Regional representatives meet pope, discuss ‘continental phase’ of synod
November 29, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While some people want to “reform” the Catholic Church and others want “to put the brakes on the synod process,” those… Read More
Supreme Court examines Biden’s immigration enforcement policy
November 29, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Supreme Court justices Nov. 29 examined a Biden administration policy that placed the arrest and deportation of some unauthorized immigrants over others. Read More
Some U.S. dioceses are lifting restrictions on Communion cup
November 29, 2022
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As many restrictions put in place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses around the country… Read More
Catholics urged to focus on Holy Family, the Eucharist during Advent
November 28, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — In the Diocese of Nashville, Bishop J. Mark Spalding has asked Catholics to focus on the Holy Family this Advent. “The… Read More
Vatican notes ‘surprise and regret’ over China’s transfer of a bishop
November 28, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an unusual move, the Vatican issued a public statement of regret, essentially accusing the Chinese government of violating its agreement… Read More
Vatican offers guidelines for investing in a way consistent with faith
November 28, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — No investment of money is morally neutral; “either God’s kingdom is being advanced by the assets we deploy, or it is… Read More
Violence against women is a ‘scourge,’ pope says
November 28, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Violence against women is “a social scourge that is also linked to cultural attitudes, ingrained mentalities and prejudices,” so education, prevention… Read More
With America magazine pope talks about church division, women, abortion
November 28, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a wide-ranging interview with top staff of America magazine, Pope Francis decried increased polarization within the Catholic Church, affirmed the… Read More
Pope remembers victims of Soviet-made famine in Ukraine, prays for peace
November 25, 2022
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Praying for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis remembered both the victims of Russia’s current aggression and the millions of victims of… Read More
Bishop decries second spate of gun fatalities in over a week in Virginia
November 23, 2022
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (CNS) — Just ahead of Thanksgiving Day, “a time where we celebrate what we are most grateful for in our lives,” the nation… Read More
