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

At Angelus, pope warns against using God, others for selfish aims

August 2, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People should seek Jesus out of genuine love, not calculated self-interest, Pope Francis said. “Why do I seek the Lord? What… Read More

UPDATE: N.J. Catholic high school alum breaks world record to win 400m hurdle gold

August 1, 2021

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) — When U.S. runner Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles Aug. 3 in… Read More

N.J. Catholic high school alum is favorite to win gold in track and field

August 1, 2021

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) — It’s probably a pretty safe bet that everyone who gathers on the front lawn of Union Catholic High School in… Read More

Nearly a year after Beirut blast: ‘We are bleeding, help is needed’

July 30, 2021

BEIRUT (CNS) — Nearly a year after the blast at the Beirut port, the memory of that night is still so vivid. Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui,… Read More

UPDATE: Catholics see challenging balance in Simone Biles’ decisions at Olympics

July 30, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Simone Biles, described as the world’s greatest gymnast, announced July 27 she would not be competing in a team event with… Read More

Catholics see challenging balance in Simone Biles’ decisions at Olympics

July 30, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Simone Biles, described as the world’s greatest gymnast, announced July 27 she would not be competing in a team event with… Read More

Catholic environmental movement adopts new name in push to inspire action

July 30, 2021

CLEVELAND (CNS) — The Global Catholic Climate Movement is now known as the Laudato Si’ Movement. Movement leaders explained during a livestreamed program July 29… Read More

Citing COVID-19 threat, Texas governor halts transportation of migrants

July 30, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order July 28 giving state police authority to stop and impound, if needed, any vehicles transporting migrants who crossed… Read More

Stillwater

July 29, 2021

NEW YORK (CNS) — Matt Damon plays a man in search of redemption and renewal in the bleak yet touching drama “Stillwater” (Focus). Directed and… Read More