Through baptism, all Christians are united and equal in Christ, pope says

September 8, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There is no place for discrimination or divisive distinctions among people who believe in Christ, Pope Francis said during his weekly… Read More

Bill honoring abolitionist aims to expand human trafficking prevention

September 7, 2021

CLEVELAND (CNS) — Two members of Congress have introduced a bill to expand successful trafficking prevention efforts in schools and businesses. Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.)… Read More

Solidarity of Catholics, Muslims on 9/11 in Indianapolis continues

September 7, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — In the days following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many American Muslims experienced an angry and sometimes violent backlash from… Read More

Solidarity of Catholics, Muslims on 9/11 in Indianapolis continues

September 7, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — In the days following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many American Muslims experienced an angry and sometimes violent backlash from… Read More

USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society

September 7, 2021

CLEVELAND (CNS) — Polarization across society has prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to launch an initiative that looks to bring people together to… Read More

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path

September 7, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the… Read More

Where Peter is: Canonists tackle regulating papal resignation, impeded See

September 7, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During a lengthy radio interview aired Sept. 1, Pope Francis denied reporters’ rumors of a presumed retirement, saying the idea of… Read More

Eucharist is source of joy, God’s presence, speakers tell global congress

September 7, 2021

BUDAPEST, Hungary (CNS) — The ultimate purpose of the Eucharist is mission, Mary Healy, a professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in… Read More

At Angelus, pope prays for Ida victims, Afghan refugees

September 7, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered prayers to the victims and families affected by Hurricane Ida, which devastated the southern and northeastern United States. Read More

Indiana Catholic takes part in national ‘Biking for Babies’ ride

September 6, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — This is the way Emily Mastronicola dreamed it would be. On the last day of a grueling, weeklong journey that tested people’s… Read More