The first U.S. presidential visit to Cuba in almost 90 years and the diplomatic dysfunction on display over human rights concerns there underscores the need for […]
Need for church role seen in shortcomings of U.S.-Cuba relations
Pew study finds women generally more religious than men
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Women, especially among Christians around the world, generally are more devout than men when standard measures of religious commitment are considered, a Pew […]
Business leaders have role in caring for ‘our common home,’ says cardinal
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In “Laudato Si,’ on Care for Our Common Home,” Pope Francis condemns a culture of self-interest and overconsumption, leading some to claim the […]
Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday with young refugees
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper with young refugees in Castelnuovo di Porto, about 15 miles […]
Pope condemns ‘blind violence,’ offers prayers after Brussels attacks
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, condemning the “blind violence” of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, offered his prayers to the victims, the injured, their families […]
Muslim restorers feel history in work on mosaics above Jesus’ burial site
JERUSALEM (CNS) — It’s quiet and dark in the cavernous gallery above Jesus’ burial place in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Raed Khalil and his […]
Indians shed tears, share stories as Kolkata honors Mother Teresa
KOLKATA, India (CNS) — With folded hands, Margeret Rose stood praying near Blessed Teresa’s statue near the entrance of the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity. […]
Changes announced for three Vatican diplomats from U.S.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Several changes were announced for U.S. members of the Vatican diplomatic corps March 19, including news that U.S. Msgr. Paul Russell, current […]