Wearing a mask at Mass is a small sacrifice pleasing to God, priest says

January 3, 2022

ROME (CNS) — Wearing a high-filtering mask over one’s nose and mouth at Mass “is a small sacrifice we can bring to the altar as… Read More

Southern Italian diocese temporarily bans naming of godparents

January 3, 2022

A second diocese in Sicily, where the Mafia has had a significant presence for decades, announced a temporary ban on the naming of godparents for… Read More

On New Year’s, pope says a mature faith is realistic, but hope-filled

January 1, 2022

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholics begin a new year contemplating the motherhood of Mary, they should be inspired not to let problems weaken their… Read More