Jesuit Father Daniel Berrigan, whose protests against government policies earned him multiple jail and prison sentences, was remembered as a “fierce, mischievous visionary,” a “Beatnik Jesuit […]
Father Berrigan hailed as visionary who was ruled by faith at funeral Mass
Pope tells struggling Europe he has a dream for its future
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Europe faces an unprecedented influx of immigrants and refugees while struggling to counter continued economic woes, Pope Francis urged the continent […]
An ocean of tears calls for mercy, compassion, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The tears shed by men, women and children around the world each day cry out for mercy, compassion and consolation, Pope Francis […]
At support group, families experiencing loss find a safe place to share
EAGAN, Minn. (CNS) — In 2014, Veronica Rosa and her family were hit hard. Three months after their divorce, her ex-husband died. Rosa, 40, a parishioner […]
Alberta bishop grateful for no deaths as city evacuated for wildfires
As firefighters fought to save Fort McMurray from a wildfire that threatened to destroy the northern Alberta city, a bishop gave thanks that there had been […]
Papal Swiss Guards are part of a unique parish, chaplain says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Serving the pastoral needs of the Pontifical Swiss Guard means to care for the spiritual development of a very “unusual parish,” the […]
Vatican magazine gives attention to unheard women, official says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A new Vatican magazine will give attention to women’s voices, something that often has been missing in the church despite women’s important […]
Commission head: Religious freedom worldwide has ‘spiraled downward’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The state of religious freedom worldwide saw more decline than improvement in the last year, said Robert George, chairman of the U.S. Commission […]