Further measures needed to combat financial crime at Vatican, pope says
March 29, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signaling further reforms of the Vatican City State penal code, particularly when it comes to financial crimes, Pope Francis said the… Read More
In silent Church of the Beatitudes, Franciscan nuns expand their prayers
March 29, 2021
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, Israel (CNS) — The palm tree fronds in the convent garden of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary rustle… Read More
The triumph of the cross: The hope of Holy Week
March 28, 2021
In his passion, Jesus’ sufferings were unequaled. For the Son of God offered himself as a sacrifice for all. No one, not even the saintliest… Read More
Jesus takes on human suffering to draw even closer to people, pope says
March 28, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian life should be filled with amazement — astonishment at the son of God suffering and dying for humanity and… Read More
Palm Sunday: The moral character of Jesus in movies that teach obedience
March 27, 2021
As we enter into the holiest week of the liturgical year, the reflection of Jesus’ obedience to the Father’s will comes into full focus. St. Read More
Birmingham Diocese helping 60 families after spring tornadoes
March 26, 2021
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama, is working with at least 60 families whose homes sustained damage in a spring tornado. Additional outreach… Read More
New Staten Island Ferry vessel to be named for Catholic Worker co-founder
March 26, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced March 25 that one of the three new Staten Island Ferry boats transporting… Read More
Nobody
March 26, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) — Clever but morally misguided, “Nobody” (Universal) is a bloody action flick that’s suitable for no one. When thieves break into his… Read More
Chasing a dream because of a rumor, some Central Americans head to border
March 26, 2021
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) — Glenda Melgar said she was surprised and tempted when she started hearing what was happening at the U.S.-Mexico border:… Read More
Vienna cardinal ‘not happy’ with Vatican same-sex statement
March 26, 2021
BERLIN (CNS) — Austria’s Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has said he cannot deny same-sex couples a blessing if they request one and that he was “not… Read More
