Though problems abound, God-given hope never fails, pope says

December 31, 2021

Christian hope grants those who suffer the assurance that God does not abandon his people in their time of need, Pope Francis said. “Problems do… Read More

Abortion, religious liberty, vaccine mandate cases top busy 2021 for court

December 31, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — This past year was busy for the nation’s high court, particularly with issues of interest to Catholics regarding abortion, religious liberty, COVID-19… Read More

‘Ruff’ work: Dogs provide needed support in Baltimore Archdiocese

December 30, 2021

TIMONIUM, Md. (CNS) –Staff members at a Catholic Charities’ residential treatment program for children with behavioral and emotional needs were not having luck calming a… Read More

More example than exhortation: Pope’s 2021 illustrated teaching on kinship

December 30, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From a vaccination clinic in the atrium of the Vatican audience hall to a visit to the ancient Iraqi city of… Read More

Pope calls world to act on impact of climate change on poorest countries

December 29, 2021

Pope Francis invited Catholics — and anyone else interested — to join a seven-year journey to widen the reach of his 2015 encyclical on the… Read More

Vatican adds QR code to sculpture to educate people about migration

December 29, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A life-sized bronze sculpture of migrants and refugees crowded onto a boat has stood in St. Peter’s Square for more than… Read More

Think of the Holy Family fleeing Herod and pray for migrants, pope says

December 29, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Meditating on the scene of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod’s murderous rage, Christians cannot close their eyes… Read More

Despite vaccines, beating COVID-19 has shown to be tougher than expected

December 29, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The year is ending pretty much the same way it started, with the United States wondering whether it will experience a surge… Read More

Archbishop Tutu had strong ties to Catholic Church

December 28, 2021

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) — Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died Dec. 26, made his clerical career in the Anglican Church, but at one point,… Read More

Immediate, long-term relief: Catholic agencies’ response to 2021 disasters

December 28, 2021

Right up through December, extreme weather events and natural disasters of 2021 continued to upend local communities and set agendas for domestic and overseas emergency… Read More