VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even in the midst of suffering and death, Christians can become witnesses of the resurrection and the power of God’s compassion, Pope […]
Jesus restores life through compassion, not magic, pope says
Kerry Kennedy recalls father’s 1966 speech during visit to South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) — Overcoming hatred and establishing economic rights are the world’s greatest challenges, human rights activist Kerry Kennedy said at the University […]
Ali known not just for prowess in ring but also for faith, generosity
PHOENIX (CNS) — Muhammad Ali leaves an indelible mark on the world not only as a fighter and athlete but as a man of faith, courage […]
Pope calls for gathering to find ways to end, prevent drug abuse
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has requested a special study session at the Vatican to look at how to solve the growing problem of drug […]
‘We are proud of Mother Teresa,’ Albanians say of future saint
TIRANA, Albania (CNS) — Blessed Teresa of Kolkata is everywhere in Albania. The international airport outside the capital, Tirana, is named for her, as is the […]
Take the high road, Bishop Coyne tells Catholic communicators
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — In today’s age of cyberbullying and online vitriol, be sure to take the high road and build people up rather than tear […]
Five bishops named to ‘Amoris Laetitia’ implementation working group
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The archbishop who heads the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has appointed the chairmen of five USCCB committees to an informal working group […]
Canada’s House sends assisted suicide bill to Senate for approval
OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) — The Canadian government’s assisted suicide legislation, which the nation’s bishops describe as “fundamentally unjust” and an “affront to human dignity,” easily passed […]