Experts urge world to deter Russia from using nuclear weapons in Ukraine
September 23, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A former deputy secretary-general of NATO said threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine… Read More
Making room: Catholics with disabilities hope synod will hear their voices
September 23, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Gospel of St. John tells the story of Jesus’ encounter with a man who was born blind. Upon seeing him,… Read More
Northern Ireland census shows more Catholics than Protestants
September 23, 2022
DUBLIN (CNS) — More people in Northern Ireland now identify as Catholic than Protestant for the first time in the history of the jurisdiction, new… Read More
Cardinal Parolin, Russian foreign minister meet at U.N.
September 23, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General… Read More
Maryknoll nun helps New Mexico’s tribal peoples deal with uranium legacy
September 22, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When she was assigned to New Mexico 26 years ago after spending 33 years ministering in Asia, Maryknoll Sister Rose Marie Cecchini… Read More
San Juan archbishop struggles with slow communications following Fiona
September 22, 2022
Puerto Rico’s archbishop said he has not been in contact with all his priests since Hurricane Fiona knocked out power to the island, and he… Read More
Bishops in Belgium authorize prayer for committed gay couples
September 21, 2022
BRUSSELS (CNS) — The Flemish-speaking bishops of Belgium have appointed a contact person for ministry to and with gay Catholics and have authorized prayer for… Read More
Pope calls for increased assistance to those hit by Hurricane Fiona
September 21, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for greater solidarity in… Read More
Pope praises Kazakhstan’s support of nuclear weapons ban, peace
September 21, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Kazakhstan’s efforts to be a nation of encounter deserve to be encouraged and supported, Pope Francis said. And, in its 30… Read More
Philippine bishop: Country must stay aware of what happens under Marcos
September 21, 2022
A Philippine bishop expressed hope for the renewal of a community-centered church under his country’s new leader, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who has not shaken off… Read More
