Missionary nuns see landmarks that tell story of U.S. as immigrant nation
CHICAGO (CNS) -- A trip to the Big Apple and stops at some of the city's most significant historical sites, such as the Statue of Liberty, helped a group of missionary sisters currently serving immigrants [...]
Update: Blessed Romero’s canonization probably in Rome in October
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- During an April 11 homily in Washington, Salvadoran Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas said the canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero will "probably" be in Rome and "probably" take place at end of [...]
Fond memories of global community echo with bishops’ justice advocate
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A picture of a young Palestinian boy, with dark, soulful eyes and a bit of a dirty face, hangs on the back wall of Stephen Colecchi's office at the U.S. Conference of [...]
King anniversary recalls bishop’s desegregation efforts in Mississippi
CHICAGO (CNS) -- When Pope Francis addressed the U.S. Congress Sept. 24, 2015, he pointed to the witness of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that a great nation "fosters a culture which enables [...]
Update: Catholic leaders react to Trump’s plan to send troops to border
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic leaders in Texas criticized President Donald Trump's April 4 announcement that he would be deploying National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. In an April 5 tweet, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo [...]
Catholic tradition guides teaching on contraception, archbishop says
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Catholic Church's teaching on marriage, abortion, human sexuality and contraception is rooted in the same respect for human dignity that guides its work for social justice and care for poor people, [...]
Puerto Rican students pursue dreams at Catholic University after hurricane
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Puerto Rican students who are studying at The Catholic University of America in Washington for the spring semester said that this opportunity not only gives them a reprieve from the damage caused [...]
Mass marks centennial of Maryknoll’s first ‘sending’ of missioners
MARYKNOLL, N.Y. (CNS) -- One hundred years after receiving Vatican approval to begin missionary work in China, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers recalled the "original inspiration and holy stubbornness" of the society's founders during a [...]
Encore: To honor Rev. King, work harder for justice, U.S. bishops urge
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Fifty years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, "we need to ask ourselves if we are doing all we can to build the culture of love, respect and peace to [...]
Resurrection can inspire hope, love in a divided world, cardinal says
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Easter is a time to remember the joy that Jesus is alive and that his resurrection can inspire hope and love in the world, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president [...]
Update: Pope appoints new auxiliary bishop for San Francisco Archdiocese
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Pope Francis has appointed Dominican Father Robert F. Christian as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Bishop-designate Christian, 69, is a native of San Francisco. He entered the Dominicans [...]
Indiana inmates embrace fresh start by joining the Catholic Church
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) -- There are times when nearly everyone seeks redemption for a mistake or a moment of darkness, times that can help find a way to return to the grace of God. For Opal [...]