Vatican conference convenes experts to study early Christian history

October 26, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Vatican conference will gather both Christian and non-Christian historians and experts to delve deep into the history of the church… Read More

Catholic school students’ prayers support, encourage health care workers

October 26, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — Doctors and nurses across the country have been toiling endlessly since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020. They have given… Read More

Mundelein Seminary in Illinois marks 100 years of forming priests

October 25, 2021

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (CNS) — Hundreds of alumni, benefactors and guests gathered on a crisp October morning to celebrate the beginning of the University of St. Read More

Ecumenical patriarch resumes U.S. apostolic visit after brief hospital stay

October 25, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople was released early Oct. 25 from George Washington University Hospital where he stayed overnight on medical advice. Read More

U.S. Catholic Church to observe National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 7-13

October 25, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and… Read More

Bishops must teach truth, but avoid partisan politics, U.S. archbishop says

October 25, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The incoming chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities hopes his brother bishops will approve a statement on the… Read More

Pope calls for an end to forcing migrants back to unsafe countries

October 25, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis denounced the “inhuman violence” waged against migrants, refugees and other displaced peoples in Libya, and called for an end… Read More

Mothers of disappeared migrants plead in U.S. for help finding loved ones

October 22, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A group of women looking for sons and daughters who were never heard from again after migrating to the U.S. traveled in… Read More

TV Parental Guidelines recommended for streaming services

October 22, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Shortly after the coronavirus pandemic started, “Tiger King” became the prime topic of conversations around virtual water coolers. By the end of… Read More

Vatican at COP26: Hearts, habits must change fast to care for creation

October 22, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even though Pope Francis will not attend the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in person, the Vatican delegation and… Read More