Michigan bishops say ‘extreme’ ballot measure on abortion goes beyond Roe
October 11, 2022
The bishops of Michigan’s seven Catholic dioceses are urging voters to reject Proposal 3, which they warn is “the most extreme proposal concerning abortion this… Read More
Pope prays for unity of church as he celebrates anniversary of Vatican II
October 11, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Second Vatican Council was the universal Catholic Church’s response to God’s love and to Jesus’ command to feed his sheep,… Read More
Etienne: Putin’s threats to use nuclear weapons ‘are of grave concern’
October 10, 2022
SEATTLE (CNS) — Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne said Oct. 7 he is “increasingly troubled” by Russia’s war against Ukraine and said Russian President Vladimir… Read More
Missouri bishops urge ‘no’ vote on ballot measure to legalize marijuana
October 10, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (CNS) — The Catholic bishops of Missouri are asking voters to vote “no” on Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational use of… Read More
Colorado baker fights ruling over cake celebrating gender transition
October 10, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Colorado baker Jack Phillips, whose refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake on religious grounds went to the Supreme Court, is currently… Read More
Dream of ‘synodality’ is a fruit of Vatican II, cardinal writes
October 10, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the term “synodality” is not found in any of the 16 documents of the Second Vatican Council, the council’s vision… Read More
Philippine bishop says it’s too early to judge country’s new president
October 10, 2022
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — A Catholic bishop in the Philippines says it’s too early to judge the performance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who took… Read More
Refusal to help migrants is ‘sinful, criminal,’ pope says at canonization
October 9, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The refusal to help desperate migrants “is revolting, it’s sinful, it’s criminal,” Pope Francis said as he canonized a bishop dedicated… Read More
FCC votes to help inmates with hearing disabilities make calls more easily
October 7, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Federal Communications Commission has authorized that technology be made available to inmates with hearing disabilities so that they may be able… Read More
Hurricane Ian has created uncertainties, hardships for Florida families
October 7, 2022
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CNS) — Normally an art teacher at a nearby community center, Elizabeth Reyes was surrounded by piles of her own art collection… Read More
