Pope: Chauvinism kills human progress; fight for equal rights must go on
November 6, 2022
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM BAHRAIN (CNS) — A society that does not give women the same rights and opportunities as men will become impoverished,… Read More
As COP27 begins, religious leaders, civil groups have a wish list
November 6, 2022
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (CNS) — As the latest U.N. climate change summit began, some faith and civil organizations had a long wish list of what… Read More
How prisoners are treated reflects level of dignity, hope of society, pope says
November 6, 2022
MANAMA, Bahrain (CNS) — Seek to be guardians and builders of unity, reaching out to dialogue with others and living as brothers and sisters, Pope… Read More
Pope tells young people: Skip Google, search God first for advice
November 5, 2022
AWALI, Bahrain (CNS) — Everyone needs help to mature and to grow as a person of faith, Pope Francis told young people in Bahrain, so… Read More
Jesus gives people the power to love everyone, even enemies, pope says
November 5, 2022
AWALI, Bahrain (CNS) — Bahrain’s National Stadium became an oasis of multiple cultures, languages, nationalities and backstories, all united by their Catholic faith and to… Read More
On the border, fears rise of a less welcoming era for asylum-seekers
November 4, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s hard to tell what exactly happened in a skirmish between U.S. Border Patrol agents and a group carrying a giant Venezuelan… Read More
Chaplains say they’ll stay as long as needed in Thai camps for Myanmarese
November 4, 2022
BAN MAI NAI SOI REFUGEE CAMP, Thailand (CNS) — Some 90,000 Myanmarese refugees live in nine camps on the Thai side of the border. At… Read More
Religious leaders must build community, unity, peace, pope says
November 4, 2022
AWALI, Bahrain (CNS) — A true love for the divine Creator means acting on behalf of his children who are neglected by the powerful: the… Read More
In Bahrain, pope calls for full religious freedom, no death penalty
November 3, 2022
AWALI, Bahrain (CNS) — Commitments to protect tolerance and religious freedom need to be put into practice constantly so that these rights may be fully… Read More
NCEA reports quicker academic recovery from pandemic for Catholic schools
November 2, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The National Catholic Educational Association says Catholic schools have recovered more quickly from the pandemic than its public school counterparts. The successes,… Read More