Barron: If religion becomes an afterthought, ‘our society loses its soul’
By Peter Finney Jr.
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — With tensions rising over the proper role of religion in society, the broader culture appears to be...
Miami archbishop, Boston cardinal, pastor offer prayers, comfort at site
SURFSIDE, Fla. (CNS) — After spending time at Surfside’s informal Wall of Remembrance memorial for the victims of the Champlain Towers South collapse, Miami...
Bishops: Getting COVID-19 Vaccine is ‘Act of Charity,’ Supports the Common...
By Julie Asher
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The “gravity” of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and “the lack of availability of alternative vaccines,” are “sufficiently serious” reasons...
USCCB President to Bishops: Take Gospel to Troubled People During Pandemic
By Dennis Sadowski
CLEVELAND (CNS) — Admitting that people’s faith in God “has been shaken” by the pandemic and related economic turmoil, Los Angeles Archbishop...
All Souls’ Day 2020 is Poignant Reminder of COVID-19
By Carol Zimmermann
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The feast of All Souls’ Day -- November 2, when Catholics remember and pray for the dead, has weighted...
Knights seen as ‘poised’ to lead way to recovery, renewal as...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) — The new CEO of the Knights of Columbus said the international fraternal organization’s members “are poised to lead the...
Catholics Involved in Giving, Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
TIMONIUM, Md. (CNS) — Margaret Whitty didn’t hesitate when given the opportunity to be among the first residents of the Stella Maris Nursing Home...
Religious Freedom Advocates: Will New Administration Continue Support?
By Kurt Jensen
WASHINGTON (CNS) — One of the most frequently expressed questions during an international religious freedom symposium Nov. 19 was whether the attention...
‘Faithful Citizenship’ Reminder: Gospel Cannot be Parsed in Partisan Terms
By: Dennis Sadowski
CLEVELAND (CNS) — The U.S. bishops’ quadrennial document on political responsibility is rooted in the Catholic Church’s long-standing moral tradition that upholds human...
Cardinal Ladaria cautions U.S. bishops on politicians and Communion
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has urged the U.S. bishops to proceed with caution in...