Synodal process looks to hear from voices on the margins of the church
September 23, 2021
Pope Francis is inviting Catholics both in the mainstream of church life and on the margins to voice their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation… Read More
Share God’s love, don’t just lament lack of faith, pope tells bishops
September 23, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops and others in the Catholic Church often lament the declining number of Christians, but rarely do they examine their own… Read More
A Letter from Bishop Felipe Estévez
September 23, 2021
Dear Faithful,I have heard from several pastors who have explained their experiences of helping families deal with the anguish and loss of loved ones from… Read More
Bill to codify Roe called one of most ‘extreme’ abortion bills seen in U.S.
September 23, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, introduced in the U.S. Senate and House June 8 and currently moving through various committees… Read More
Vatican: Racial, religious bigotry leads to human rights violations
September 23, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — World leaders must commit to rooting out the evil of racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination through meaningful legislation and action, said… Read More
Amazon conference brings periphery front and center, cardinal says
September 23, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The establishment of an Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon that involves both the laity and the clergy is a sign of… Read More
Cry Macho
September 22, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) — Clint Eastwood directed and stars in the gentle, though naive, road movie “Cry Macho” (Warner Bros.). While believers will appreciate the… Read More
Pope ‘accepts’ Afghan’s wedding ring as sign of friendship, hope
September 22, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pary Gul, a Christian woman from Afghanistan, met Pope Francis Sept. 22, she gave him her wedding ring as a… Read More
Maine bishop calls Blue Mass ‘act of duty’ to honor first responders
September 22, 2021
LEWISTON, Maine (CNS) — Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland, Maine, told the congregation at the diocese’s annual Blue Mass Sept. 19 that “a good… Read More
U.K. faith leaders issue common declaration ahead of COP26
September 22, 2021
ROME (CNS) — Dozens of leaders from the major faiths present in the United Kingdom urged government leaders to take urgent action to address climate… Read More
