More than 4,200 allegations of clergy abuse reported, annual audit shows

November 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — More than 4,200 allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and others were reported during the year ending June 30,… Read More

Lord leads sisters ‘every step of the way,’ says co-founder of community

November 10, 2021

HOPKINS, Minn. (CNS) — Mother Mary Clare Roufs formed the idea for the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus after receiving what she called “the… Read More

Cleveland priest sent to prison for life for sexually exploiting children

November 10, 2021

AKRON, Ohio (CNS) — A Cleveland diocesan priest was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted on federal charges involving child pornography and the… Read More

Trust Christ’s presence, learn to invoke the Holy Spirit, pope says

November 10, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In times of trouble, Christians must be like the disciples in the boat on the stormy sea, calling out to Jesus… Read More

Altar bread-baking sister hopes Communion discussion prompts understanding

November 9, 2021

LANGHORNE, Pa. (CNS) — Holy Communion — so sacred and central to the Catholic faith — has simple beginnings with the religious sisters around the… Read More

Divided court considers role of chaplains in the execution chamber

November 9, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court’s consideration of spiritual advisers praying aloud with death-row inmates or placing hands on them in prayer during executions faced… Read More

Pope condemns attack on Iraqi prime minister’s residence

November 9, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis condemned a drone attack on the Iraqi prime minister’s residence as a “vile act of terrorism” and expressed his… Read More

Pope sets date for canonization of Blessed de Foucauld, others

November 9, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Blessed Charles de Foucauld and six other candidates for sainthood finally will be canonized May 15, 2022, the Vatican announced Nov. Read More

Some dioceses loosen restrictions on mask mandates for Catholic schools

November 8, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — This fall, as the number of COVID-19 cases has decreased, some dioceses, particularly in the South, are loosening restrictions on mask mandates… Read More

Pope at Vatican Library exhibits calls for dialogue, openness

November 8, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world needs new maps, guides for the human journey that are focused not on borders, but on what draws all… Read More