Omicron response: Some Catholic colleges, universities online a few weeks
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — In response to the current spike in COVID-19 cases across the United States due to the omicron variant, many…
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Mother Seton shrine launches initiatives to expand awareness of U.S. saint
byEMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg is launching a series of initiatives to expand awareness of…
Pope, patriarch offer prayers as young Europeans hold Taizé prayer online
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Although young adults from across Europe will not pray in the New Year together in Turin, they were…
Even the Holy Family felt stress, pope tells families
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on families, but with extra patience and faith, bonds can grow stronger,…
Immediate, long-term relief: Catholic agencies’ response to 2021 disasters
byBy Tom Tracy Right up through December, extreme weather events and natural disasters of 2021 continued to upend local communities and set agendas for…
Think of the Holy Family fleeing Herod and pray for migrants, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Meditating on the scene of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod’s murderous rage, Christians cannot…
Christians in Bethlehem on Christmas: Tell the world we have joy
byBy Judith Sudilovsky BETHLEHEM — The normal crowds of pilgrims and tourists may not have been able to come to Bethlehem for Christmas due…
Desmond Tutu, known for commitment to justice, peace, dies at age 90
byBy Bronwen Dachs CAPE TOWN — Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s compassion and sense of humor, as well as his commitment to justice and processes…
Couple: Young Catholic adults need community, parish outreach
byBy Laura Dodson As Catholic young adults, Patrick and Phoebe Neve are intentional about living their faith and about evangelizing others. “I realized that…
Walk humbly: Pope tells Curia humility is key to service and ‘synodality’
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ annual pre-Christmas speeches to the leadership of the Roman Curia often have been reported —…