(Vatican Radio) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has extended official congratulations to Pope Francis on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Holy Father’s […]
U.S. Sec. Kerry congratulates Pope Francis on 3rd anniversary
West Virginia Legislature overrides governor’s veto on abortion bill
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) — West Virginia has become the third state to outlaw second-trimester dismemberment abortion after the state Legislature voted March 10 to override Gov. […]
Kids’ unsupervised online use likened to sending them to adult bookstore
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CNS) — Parents who don’t supervise their children’s online activity and mobile device usage might as well be dropping off their kids at […]
Boycotts, divestment, sanctions: private ways to change foreign policy
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In two cases in the past quarter-century, private means were used as a way to change U.S. foreign policy as well as the […]
Catholic groups write Kerry to urge scrutiny of Honduran activist’s death
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — At least 25 Catholic groups joined nongovernmental organizations in condemning the murder of Honduran environmental activist Berta Caceres, calling for a change […]
Daughters of St. Paul launch novena to tie into ‘The Young Messiah’
BOSTON (CNS) — The Daughters of St. Paul have launched a “Cinema Novena” as an online prayer companion to the just-released film “The Young Messiah” and […]
Auschwitz sets up tour dates just for World Youth Day pilgrims
OSWIECIM, Poland (CNS) — The Auschwitz memorial and museum is setting aside days exclusively for World Youth Day pilgrims who want to tour the former Nazi […]
Nancy Reagan recalled as ‘kind, gracious’ during 1987 papal encounter
OXNARD, Calif. (CNS) — Following the death of Nancy Reagan March 6, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony recalled fondly sharing time with the former first lady and […]