‘Today is a day of strength’: Mass commemorates Beirut blast victims
August 5, 2021
BEIRUT (CNS) — A year after the catastrophic Beirut port blast, the wounds of the people in Lebanon are scarred by the memory of the… Read More
Musicologist hopes to reconstruct 12-century organ from Bethlehem church
August 5, 2021
JERUSALEM (CNS) — Frozen in time, like a “musical Pompeii,” the 221 remaining original organ pipes from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem may… Read More
Federal judge blocks Texas order stopping transportation of migrants
August 4, 2021
A federal judge Aug. 3 temporarily blocked an order issued by the governor of Texas to halt transportation of migrants by anyone other than local… Read More
Only Jesus reveals true Gospel, pope says at first audience after surgery
August 4, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The true Gospel has been revealed by Jesus Christ, not by individuals or founders of movements, Pope Francis said during his… Read More
Pope appeals for aid to Lebanon, still suffering one year after blast
August 4, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the one-year anniversary of a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis said Lebanon needs concrete help — not just words… Read More
Hundreds march for voting rights, justice near U.S. Capitol; 200 arrested
August 3, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hundreds of people marched — and over 200 of them were arrested — Aug. 2 at a “Moral Monday” rally for voting… Read More
Crises are signs that church is still alive, pope says
August 3, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Difficulties and crises within the Catholic Church are not signs of a church in decline but one that is alive and… Read More
Holy Family icon for unity, peace, begins ‘pilgrimage’ in Middle East
August 2, 2021
BEIRUT (CNS) — The pilgrimage of the icon of the Holy Family of Divine Will of Unity and Peace has begun. The icon, written by… Read More
MRS among U.S. agencies helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters
August 2, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Migration and Refugee Services “are proud to have the opportunity to welcome and assist… Read More
Justice Department sues Texas as it tries to halt transport of migrants
August 2, 2021
The Biden administration filed a lawsuit July 30 against the state of Texas, trying to stop enforcement of an order aimed at migrants that it… Read More
