All eyes are on Supreme Court for its biggest abortion case in decades
November 30, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Dec. 1 for the biggest abortion case in decades, all eyes — and ears —… Read More
Teacher fired by Catholic school wins appeal to continue lawsuit
November 30, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Nov. 23 that an Indiana trial court “committed reversible error” when it dismissed a former teacher’s… Read More
Designer picks simple fabric, Cypriot symbols for pope’s vestments
November 30, 2021
BEIRUT (CNS) — The Lebanese designer for Pope Francis’ vestments for Mass in Cyprus chose simple fabric and symbols that figure prominently in the island… Read More
Faith learned young has lingering hold on emerging writer
November 29, 2021
Novelist Julie Courtney Sullivan describes herself as a bit of an outlier in a traditional Irish Catholic family from Massachusetts. Professionally known as “J. Courtney… Read More
Teaching media literacy seen as a positive, but schools slow to add it
November 29, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Media literacy has shown itself to have positive effects. But schools across the United States have been slow to add it to… Read More
Congress urged to pass Conscience Protection Act for health care workers
November 29, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., has urged Congress to pass the Conscience Protection Act. It would amend the Public Health Service Act… Read More
Pope advances sainthood causes, including Dutch priest murdered at Dachau
November 29, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Titus Brandsma, clearing the way for the… Read More
Vigilance needed to rustle ‘sleepy Christians’ from slumber, pope says
November 29, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vigilance is an important aspect of Christian life because it prevents one’s spirituality from becoming mediocre and lazy, Pope Francis said. Read More
Pope assures migrants they are in his prayers and his heart
November 29, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked visitors in St. Peter’s Square to join him for a moment of silent prayer for migrants, especially those… Read More
UPDATE: Archbishop: Arbery verdict does not bring him back, but advances justice
November 24, 2021
ATLANTA (CNS) — Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer said the verdict convicting three white men for the 2020 murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery “does not bring… Read More