National Shrine to host May 17 worldwide praying of the rosary
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host a recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 17, at noon (EDT) as part of … Learn More
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Women religious speak out against voter suppression
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the National Black Sisters Conference issued a joint statement May 5 on the importance of ensuring that all people enjoy … Learn More
COVID-19 takes toll on Indian church leaders
THRISSUR, India (CNS) — Amid thousands dying daily of COVID-19, even in rural areas of India, the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on church leaders. Dozens of priests, scores … Learn More
Hyde Amendment repeal could see federal taxes paying for abortions
Members of the Catholic community are being encouraged to join Catholics nationwide in speaking out against the repeal of legislation that protects taxpayer dollars from being used to fund elective abortions. The … Learn More
Church called to lead the difficult work of overcoming structural racism
CLEVELAND (CNS) — As the guilty verdicts were read April 20 in the trial of a white former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd, Reynold Verret, president … Learn More
Deaf Catholics applaud Vatican’s sign language service on YouTube channel
HOUSTON (CNS) — When the Easter livestream of Pope Francis’ general audience and the Angelus was broadcast for the first time in American Sign Language on the Vatican’s YouTube channel, … Learn More
In-person Mass feels more ‘grace-filled,’ says Oregon parishioner
PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — It took courage for Leilani Arellano to return to Mass, but she is glad to be back. Over the summer, Arellano had COVID-19 and she still … Learn More
‘We are all brothers,’ Franciscan in Jericho says of iftar gifts
JERUSALEM (CNS) — As his Muslim neighbors and fellow Jericho residents make their way home for the iftar, which breaks the daily fast throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, … Learn More
Abuse survivor believes now is a great evangelical moment for church
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (CNS) — Teresa Pitt Green, who as a child was sexually abused by Catholic priests, said she is convinced “there’s a lot more hope than people dare … Learn More
People must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path … Learn More
