Youth leaders involved with national forum on civil dialogue
From social media forums to school board meetings all the way to Congress, the art of disagreeing without being disagreeable appears to have been lost. If there’s one thing we … Learn More
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Catholics asked to ‘move from indifference to solidarity’ with migrants
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington urged people to take up Pope Francis’ invitation to “move from indifference to solidarity” to be better understand the plight … Learn More
House OKs abortion bill called ‘far outside the American mainstream’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 218-211 vote Sept. 24, the U.S. House passed what opponents consider one of the most extreme abortion bills ever seen in the nation — the … Learn More
Catechism teaches marijuana use should be avoided, says moral theologian
DETROIT (CNS) — In Michigan, the signs are everywhere. Driving down Interstate 94 in either direction, drivers are confronted with a host of billboards advertising specialty cannabis, delivery services for … Learn More
40 Days for Life fall campaign to end abortion begins in over 1,000 cities
BRYAN, Texas (CNS) — The national 40 Days for Life organization launched its fall campaign Sept. 22, with volunteers in over 1,000 cities across the country planning to pray, fast … Learn More
Architect turns 67,000 tiny LEGO pieces into Vatican City State replica
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — We all know Rome wasn’t built in a day, but LEGO architect Rocco Buttliere had three months, which definitely gave him a running start over Julius … Learn More
Newark chaplain, police pay tribute to lost 9/11 colleagues
After an eery drive through an empty Holland Tunnel on the morning of Sept. 12, 2001, Father John McCrone turned into Lower Manhattan and saw something he will never forget: … Learn More
9/11 was personal for NJ, says Cardinal Tobin at special remembrance Mass
“Whom are you remembering this afternoon?” asked Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., during a special 9/11 remembrance Mass Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. “Here, … Learn More
Trauma of 9/11 is also felt by immigrant Muslim population
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A century or more ago, Catholics were discriminated against seemingly at will. Signs saying “NINA” — No Irish Need Apply — the Ku Klux Klan burning crosses … Learn More
USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society
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 serve the common good. Called … Learn More