Pope says he cannot disappoint Iraqis, asks prayers for trip
March 3, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the same day that 10 rockets hit an air base in Iraq, Pope Francis said he had to travel to… Read More
God offers humanity a love with no equal on earth, pope says at audience
March 3, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There is no greater love in the world than the love God has for humanity, Pope Francis said. “What kind of… Read More
Bishops address concern over Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s abortion link
March 2, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, approved Feb. 27 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, raises moral concerns because… Read More
Can God be found in science fiction? Actor suggests, well, maybe
March 2, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Is it possible the God of the universe is also the God of space aliens? In the scientific realm, the new Mars… Read More
Catholic sculptor hopes to inspire with his liturgical art
March 2, 2021
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (CNS) — When he was 7 years old, Dony Mac Manus’ mother gave him a bag of clay for his birthday. The… Read More
Honoring suffering, building bridges: Papal trip to Iraq has dual focus
March 1, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing security concerns, Pope Francis is determined to visit Iraq to pay homage to Christian and… Read More
Iraq trip is opportunity for pope to build rapport with Shiite Muslims
March 1, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Pope Francis continues his efforts to encourage and personally engage in interreligious dialogue, his planned March trip to Iraq will… Read More
Tom & Jerry
March 1, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) — Cat and mouse remain natural-born enemies in “Tom & Jerry” (Warner Bros), starring the eponymous animated characters created by William Hanna and Joseph… Read More
New app for Mass helps Catholics stay linked to the church’s worship
March 1, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — The pandemic, for all its horrors, pulled Catholics into the digital age. Parishes scrambled to livestream Masses. Leaders such as Archbishop… Read More
For Lent, read the Gospel, fast from gossip, pope says at Angelus
March 1, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People should fast from gossiping and spreading hearsay as part of their Lenten journey, Pope Francis said. “For Lent this year,… Read More
