Pope Francis appealed to the government of Pakistan to take steps to ensure the safety of the country’s Christians and other minorities the day after a […]
Pope asks Pakistan government to ensure safety of Christians
Poland, U.S. working to ensure safety of World Youth Day pilgrims
WASHINGTON (CNS) — World Youth Day organizers in the United States and Poland remain in touch with diplomatic and security officials in their respective countries to […]
Bishop says he believes Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen is still alive
The bishop who leads the apostolic vicariate that includes Yemen said he has “strong indications” that Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil “is still alive in the hands […]
Reconcile with God, resurrect hope in others, pope urges at Easter
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Easter is a feast of hope, a celebration of God’s mercy and a call to pray for and assist all who suffer, […]
Freedom of speech gets bumpy ride on U.S. college campuses
WASHINGTON (CNS) — College campuses, once considered bastions of free expression, have been erring so much on the side of caution and fear of offending others […]
Amid security concerns, pope leads solemn Good Friday liturgy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Entering in silence and lying prostrate on the floor in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis commemorated […]
Vatican: Pope Benedict is frail, but his mind remains ‘perfectly lucid’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although retired Pope Benedict XVI is growing more frail, there are no particular concerns or worries regarding his health, a Vatican spokesman […]
Franciscan sister says there was ‘no limit’ to Joe Garagiola’s generosity
PHOENIX (CNS) — Baseball legend and popular sports broadcaster Joe Garagiola, who died March 23 at age 90, recounted in a Catholic News Service interview 20 […]