The bishop who leads the apostolic vicariate that includes Yemen said he has “strong indications” that Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil “is still alive in the hands […]
Bishop says he believes Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen is still alive
Reconcile with God, resurrect hope in others, pope urges at Easter
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Easter is a feast of hope, a celebration of God’s mercy and a call to pray for and assist all who suffer, […]
Book linking religion, economy merits serious discussion
“At the Altar of Wall Street: The Rituals, Myths, Theologies, Sacraments and Mission of the Religion Known as the Modern Global Economy” by Scott W. Gustafson. […]
Freedom of speech gets bumpy ride on U.S. college campuses
WASHINGTON (CNS) — College campuses, once considered bastions of free expression, have been erring so much on the side of caution and fear of offending others […]
Movie: ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’
NEW YORK (CNS) — The close-knit Portokalos family — loving, clingy, earthy and in your face at all the most inopportune moments — returns in “My […]
Amid security concerns, pope leads solemn Good Friday liturgy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Entering in silence and lying prostrate on the floor in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis commemorated […]
Vatican: Pope Benedict is frail, but his mind remains ‘perfectly lucid’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although retired Pope Benedict XVI is growing more frail, there are no particular concerns or worries regarding his health, a Vatican spokesman […]
Franciscan sister says there was ‘no limit’ to Joe Garagiola’s generosity
PHOENIX (CNS) — Baseball legend and popular sports broadcaster Joe Garagiola, who died March 23 at age 90, recounted in a Catholic News Service interview 20 […]