CDC director gives nod to indoor worship services for masked, vaccinated
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said April 27 that fully…
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Deaf Catholics applaud Vatican’s sign language service on YouTube channel
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byCatholic 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
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As Catholic colleges grapple with how to reopen in the fall, many are already saying they…
Vatican approves strengthening safeguarding studies, research in Rome
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME — The Centre for Child Protection at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University has been transformed into a Vatican-approved…
Minneapolis Catholics continue prayers, reflection after Chauvin verdict
byBy Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — As the Twin Cities and the nation continue to absorb events that led to…
Pope calls for prayers after hospital disaster in Baghdad, migrant deaths
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the wake of a deadly fire in a Baghdad hospital treating COVID-19 patients and…
Jesus always loves, defends his flock, seeks out everyone, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus is the good shepherd who knows, loves and defends his sheep, embracing everyone…