Catholic groups challenge federal mandate on gender transition procedures
December 15, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Several Catholic hospitals, a Catholic university and Mercy sisters who run health clinics filed a challenge to a federal mandate for performing… Read More
In massive volunteer effort, Peace Light makes its way across U.S.
December 15, 2021
A flame of light from the grotto in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity is making its way around the world, including across the United States. Read More
Emotions run high in Kentucky diocese as tornado recovery gets underway
December 15, 2021
OWENSBORO, Ky. (CNS) — Early in the morning Dec. 11, following a tornado warning for Daviess County the night before, Owensboro Bishop William F. Medley… Read More
St. Joseph’s quiet humility teaches value of silence, pope says
December 15, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The absence of any words attributed to St. Joseph in the Gospels speaks volumes about the importance of silence, Pope Francis… Read More
Catholic Charities taking donations for tornado relief
December 14, 2021
Want to help victims of the tornadoes that hit six states? Catholic Charities USA is accepting donations at https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. The site has a button to… Read More
The King’s Man
December 14, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) — Those old enough to have lived through the disco era may recall a song by the pop group Boney M. the… Read More
Church officials in southern Africa criticize travel ban after omicron
December 14, 2021
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) — Travel bans on southern Africa are based on “a deep-seated racism” and have a severe impact on the poor… Read More
Court denies religious exemption on vaccine for N.Y. health care workers
December 14, 2021
ASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court turned down emergency requests Dec. 13 from New York health care workers seeking a religious exemption from the state’s… Read More
Vatican publishes schedule of pope’s Christmas liturgies
December 14, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although Italy no longer has a 10 p.m. curfew in force as part of its measures to stem the spread of… Read More
UPDATE: Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild follow devastating tornadoes
December 13, 2021
MAYFIELD, Ky. (CNS) — Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild shattered lives, homes and businesses in Mayfield followed one of the most powerful twisters… Read More
