UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — While religious freedom in much of the Middle East is under siege and the civil war in Syria seems to have no […]
World must respond to Islamic State genocide actions, U.N. conference hears
Suspects arrested in alleged plot against Vatican, Israeli embassy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian authorities arrested six suspects who allegedly received orders from the Islamic State terrorist group to attack the Vatican and the Israeli […]
Iraq’s Assyrian Christians form militias amid sectarian tensions
ALQOSH, Iraq (CNS) — A well-worn AK-47 in his hands, John Behnam ran up a hill overlooking the Ninevah Plain, which stretches in the distance toward […]
All Catholics have role in renewing marriage, family life, cardinal says
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation encourages a renewal of marriage and family life through a “pastoral accompaniment” on […]
Ethics must guide medical research, protect human dignity, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Moral and ethical concerns must guide medical research so it will always be at the service of protecting human life and dignity, […]
Catholic, Anglican leaders welcome Irish priest’s step toward sainthood
DUBLIN (CNS) — An Irish priest approved for the next step to sainthood was described as a holy man with special powers of healing. Senior figures […]
Mapping with the stars: Nuns instrumental in Vatican celestial survey
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Of the many momentous or menial tasks women religious perform, one of the better-kept secrets has been the role of four Sisters […]
New ordinations give reason for hope, but need for priests still great
WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s ordination season and Catholics have reason to be pleased with the numbers of priests who will serve the church well into the […]