Catholic coalition stresses importance of COVID-19 vaccine for all
WASHINGTON (CNS) — On World Health Day, April 7, a new group of 31 U.S. Catholic organizations encouraged people to get the COVID-19 vaccine as an act of charity and … Learn More
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Catholic teen is godparent to family members; they’ll join church at Easter
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) — Marco Pantoja III has a room much like any other 18-year-old: a navy blue New England Patriots flag for his favorite NFL team, handfuls of awards … Learn More
Healing from hurt comes with embracing God’s love, papal preacher says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When facing huge difficulties or suffering, St. Paul reminds people that nothing can overpower or end God’s love for his people, said the preacher of the … Learn More
Vatican statistics show continued growth in number of Catholics worldwide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world has shown steady growth, while the number of religious men and women continued to decrease, according … Learn More
Church must build culture of transparency on abuse, USCCB committee says
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Members of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People have agreed with the National Review Board’s call that the Catholic Church must … Learn More
Serving the suffering is serving the crucified Christ, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Contemplating how Jesus suffered and died to save each human being should motivate an awe that translates into loving care for anyone who is suffering, Pope … Learn More
Gregory: ‘Healing of America’s soul’ needed to bring about racial harmony
BURKE, Va. (CNS) — In a major address on confronting the sin of racism and working for racial harmony, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the nation’s first African American cardinal, … Learn More
Vocations answer God’s call to make great dreams come true, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Religious and priestly life must be filled with the simple joy of caring every day for what really matters — faithful friendship with God and one … Learn More
Catholic leaders speak out against violence targeting Asian Americans
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the days following the March 16 shootings in Atlanta that left eight people dead, including six Asian American women, protests and vigils took place around the … Learn More
Faith leaders recognized as having vital role in world’s pandemic response
CLEVELAND (CNS) — Faith leaders have an important role to play as the world continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and the ups and downs of vaccine distribution, participants … Learn More