Jesus, the source of truth, sets people free, pope says at audience
October 6, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — By remaining in Jesus, Christians are free because his truth transforms their lives and guides them away from the slavery of… Read More
Plenary members consider how to bridge gap with Australia’s Indigenous
October 6, 2021
BRISBANE, Australia (CNS) — Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge has signaled that the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will offer Catholic Church backing for an Indigenous… Read More
Pilgrimage for the Sea Services Mass celebrated at Mother Seton’s shrine
October 6, 2021
EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — Bishop Neal J. Buckon told Massgoers at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Oct. 3 that “what seems impossible… Read More
New rule allowing Title X funds for abortion called ‘offensive’ to millions
October 5, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Biden administration’s decision to allow Title X family planning funds go to health facilities that perform and promote abortion “is offensive… Read More
UPDATE: Church’s inability to put victims first is ‘moment of shame,’ pope says
October 5, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s inability to make victims of abuse their top concern is a cause for intense shame, Pope Francis said. Read More
Pope prays for victims of abuse in France
October 5, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed for the tens of thousands of victims of clerical sexual abuse in France and urged the Catholic Church… Read More
Pope, religious leaders, thank world’s teachers for their dedication, sacrifice
October 5, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A former educator himself, Pope Francis and other religious leaders helped celebrate World Teachers’ Day by promoting a global alliance aimed… Read More
Nuncio, on behalf of pope, urges Missouri governor to halt Oct. 5 execution
October 4, 2021
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (CNS) — Archbishop Christophe Pierre, nuncio to the United States, has urged Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson to respect “the humanity” of… Read More
Red Mass homilist calls mercy, fraternity vital in administering justice
October 4, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Those involved in the “sacred responsibilities of justice, public service and diplomatic work” must administer justice in a spirit of mercy and… Read More
‘Awakening of the silent majority’: Pro-lifers take to streets in Mexico
October 4, 2021
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Mexico in marches promoted as “pro-woman and pro-life” and repudiating a recent Supreme Court decision decriminalizing abortion. Read More
