COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (CNS) — In the middle of the overcrowded Kutupalong refugee camp housing thousands of Rohingya, a small tin-roofed and brick-walled house is abuzz with about 100 children […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square is not getting rave reviews: The backdrop does not look like a stable and the characters in need — […]
By Tim Lilley EVANSVILLE, Ind. (CNS) — Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, the sixth bishop of Evansville, said during his installation Mass that he arrived in the diocese without any preconceived […]
NEW YORK (CNS) — Despite the high price of a movie ticket these days, patrons are unlikely to come away from a showing of the engrossing sci-fi epic “Star Wars: […]
The following is a message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the celebration of the 51st world day of peace, Jan. 1, 2018. Heartfelt good wishes for peace Peace to all […]
Bishops condemn selling of Nigerians into slavery in Libya LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) — A trio of Nigerian bishops condemned the enslavement of Nigerians who traveled to Libya for work, calling […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, and St. John Paul II’s mentor, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski. The pope approved the […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Italian and English translations of the “Our Father” can give believers the wrong impression that God can and does lead people into temptation, Pope Francis […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter’s Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevolence and closeness to all men and women, […]
Pope names longtime ally to lead Mexico City Archdiocese MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis picked a longtime ally to lead the world’s largest archdiocese, where many professing the Catholic […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a new letter to members of Congress, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, outlined a sweeping package of changes in pending tax reform legislation to […]
By Dan Russo DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) — Relatives of the first chaplain to die in World War II accepted the Silver Star on his behalf 76 years to the day […]
