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Meet Hamidul Hassan — ‘the luckiest man in the world’
By Nyein Chan After 23 years, four migrations, 12,000 miles and many great hardships, this refugee finally has a home. Imagine the desperation that would drive a person to risk […]
World News Archive
Vatican
Salvation is gift of God, brings people into community
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Salvation in Christ is a gift of God that cannot be earned by human efforts alone, and it is not simply some kind of interior transformation, […]
World News
Nearly 50,000 baptisms registered in China in 2017, says Vatican
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church in China registered 48,556 baptisms in 2017, reflecting the vitality and missionary strength of the Catholic communities there, according to a report by […]
National
Observing Lent as a couple? Try a team approach
The 40 days of Lent can seem like a long time, especially if one is giving up a favorite food or video game. It’s helpful to have a friend to […]
National
News Briefs: March 4, 2018
Iraqi Catholic leaders urge Christians: Remain steadfast in Lent AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Iraqi Catholic leaders are urging Christians to remain steadfast in this Lenten season as they encounter challenges […]
National
Court blocks Trump administration’s effort to end DACA in March
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s effort to end a program in March that protects young adults brought to the U.S. […]
National
With growing activism on gun violence, will lawmakers act?
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Determination and resolve, mixed with frustration and anger, are guiding a new round of resolute activism to reshape federal gun laws. The drive is fueled largely by […]
Vatican
Pope to young people: Take the World Youth Day challenge
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — It’s time to break free from fear, fake online personas and looking at the world through a digital screen display, Pope Francis told young people. “Do […]
National
Rev. Graham recalled for deep faith, his invitation to all to know Christ
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Rev. Billy Graham was “a preacher of God’s word not only in his sermons, but also in the very life he lived,” said Cardinal Daniel N. […]
Vatican
Rice Bowl asks Catholics to ‘Share the Journey’
BALTIMORE — As Pope Francis asks that Catholics around the world “Share the Journey” with migrants and refugees, Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl offers those in the United States a way […]
National
Lent: Giving up, doing extra, or both, aren’t one size fits all
WASHINGTON (CNS) — People often talk about giving up something for Lent such as candy, soda or more recently, social media, while some commit to doing something extra including praying […]
National
Captain of Olympic hockey team played for Catholic schools
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Brian Gionta, captain of the U.S. men’s Olympic ice hockey team, competed in the 2006 Winter Games and played on three NHL teams, but his skating roots […]