With a simple tap, Pope Francis joined Instagram and quickly set a record for gaining 1 million followers. The launch of the “Franciscus” account March 19, […]
Social engagement: Pope breaks record on Instagram
Pro-life advocates oppose new FDA guidelines for RU-486 use
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pro-life advocates expressed dismay with new Food and Drug Administration guidelines that effectively expand how pregnant women can use RU-486, a drug that […]
Easter message of hope ‘a gift to carry forth,’ Obama says at breakfast
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The hope of Easter is not a static hope but “a living and breathing hope,” President Barack Obama told religious leaders gathered at […]
Pope to release document on the family April 8
The Vatican has set April 8 for the release of “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), Pope Francis’ reflection on the family and family life. The […]
Vatican’s U.N. nuncio lauds role of women in peacebuilding
During floor debate March 28 at the United Nations on women, peace and security, the Vatican’s U.N. nuncio said women have gifts to share in building […]
God is greater than our sins, pope says at general audience
The power of God’s forgiveness “is greater than our sins,” Pope Francis said. Christians have “the certainty that he will never abandon us,” the pope said […]
Supreme Court seeks details on alternative contraceptive coverage
Less than a week after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments about the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement, the court released an order requesting that additional […]
Benedictine brother’s handmade vestments used around the world
Brother Sebastian Goldade’s hands are steady as he lines up a Lenten liturgical vestment on one of his workshop’s six sewing machines at Christ the King […]