UPDATE: Florida continues with rescue efforts as Hurricane Ian heads north

September 30, 2022

WASHINGTON (CNS) — As authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts, Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to collect aid in the aftermath… Read More

Alito kicks off project on originalism, Catholic intellectual tradition

September 30, 2022

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Justice Samuel Alito told a group of law students in Washington that he is always mindful that the rulings he and his… Read More

Pope joins sports summit in call for more inclusion, dignity for players

September 30, 2022

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim… Read More

At trial, Vatican auditor says he was shocked by misuse of funds

September 30, 2022

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican auditor general said he was surprised by the lack of ethical standards demonstrated by officials considering investment opportunities, including… Read More

Catholic leaders weigh in on upcoming, busy Supreme Court term

September 30, 2022

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court begins its new term Oct. 3, jumping right back into the fray with cases that take on affirmative action,… Read More

Nicaragua president calls church a dictatorship, bishops ‘murderers’

September 29, 2022

MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega blasted Catholic leaders as a “gang of murderers,” in comments amping up persecution of the church and… Read More

Vatican says it restricted East Timor archbishop after abuse allegations

September 29, 2022

DILI, East Timor (CNS) — After a Dutch newspaper published an investigation into abuse allegations against retired Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo of Dili, the… Read More

Bishop Pohlmeier Joins His Fellow Bishops in Speaking Against Transporting of Migrants

September 28, 2022

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) issued a statement about the involvement of Florida in the transporting of migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard… Read More

Catholic group honors Fauci, wife for their life’s work in health care

September 26, 2022

NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (CNS) — For the past two and one-half years as he helped lead the nation’s efforts to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Read More

Science needs ethicists, more open debate, some say at Vatican conference

September 26, 2022

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Biological engineering, such as gene therapy for treating human disease, is making such swift advancements that the public’s knowledge and understanding… Read More