San Francisco archbishop examines abortion, Communion in pastoral letter
Catholic News Service SAN FRANCISCO — A pastoral letter issued May 1 by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone focuses on the unborn, Communion…
Pope updates Vatican judicial laws so cardinals, bishops can face trial
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service Updating the laws that govern the Vatican’s civil judicial system, Pope Francis stated that cardinals and bishops…
Church called to lead the difficult work of overcoming structural racism
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service CLEVELAND (CNS) — As the guilty verdicts were read April 20 in the trial of a white former…
Pope hopes Venezuelan’s beatification will spur reconciliation
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service Amid the suffering due to a devastating economic crisis and a global pandemic, the beatification of José…
CDC director gives nod to indoor worship services for masked, vaccinated
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said April 27 that fully…
Deaf Catholics applaud Vatican’s sign language service on YouTube channel
By Jo Ann Zuñiga, Catholic News Service HOUSTON (CNS) — When the Easter livestream of Pope Francis’ general audience and the Angelus was broadcast…
‘America is on the move again,’ Biden says in address to nation
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In his first major address to Congress as U.S. president, Joe Biden urged Republicans and Democrats…
‘Patients are … dying in front of my eyes,’ says India hospital director
By Anto Akkara, Catholic News Service THRISSUR, India — Catholic hospital directors in India told Catholic News Service they did not have enough facilities…
Wisconsin opens investigation of sexual abuse in the state’s five dioceses
Catholic News Service MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice is opening a statewide investigation of abuse by clergy and faith leaders within…
Several Catholic colleges will require COVID-19 vaccinations in fall
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As Catholic colleges grapple with how to reopen in the fall, many are already saying they…