In the week since five Dallas area police officers were gunned down, thousands have gathered in churches, parks, plazas, parking lots and a symphony hall to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country.
Crowds gather in churches, parks, plazas to remember Dallas officers
English cardinal welcomes Theresa May as new British prime minister
An English cardinal said he was delighted by the appointment of Theresa May as Britain’s new prime minister because of the commitment she has shown in the fight against human trafficking.
Vatican, al-Azhar officials look to kick-start joint talks, cooperation
he Vatican and Sunni Islam’s leading institution of higher learning have begun looking for ways to restart formal dialogue.
Pilgrims to take sharpened social media strategies to World Youth Day
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNS) — Low-cost video messaging carried across increasingly video-friendly social media platforms will define this year’s World Youth Day experience, said several […]
Pray for healing of community divisions, archbishop says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis focused on the need for unity and healing in the Twin Cities […]
Religious congregation donates money to help develop anti-trafficking app
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Through a $100,000 matching grant the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph has helped the Exchange Initiative and two developers create TraffickCam, […]
Experts: Cardinal Sarah’s Mass comments encourage what canon law permits
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recent comments by a high-ranking Vatican official have sparked questions about the direction priests should face while celebrating Mass, but the Vatican spokesman […]
U.S. and Spanish journalists will lead Vatican press office
Pope Francis named two experienced journalists — including its first female vice director — to lead the Vatican press office.