Faithful urged to preach pro-life in and out of season like St. Paul
As thousands of Catholics prepared to brave freezing temperatures to participate in the 40th annual March for Life, Bishop Farrell asked them to imitate the example of St. Paul.
Proposed rules fall short of meeting bishops’ concerns, cardinal says
The new proposed rules issued by the government regarding insurance coverage of contraceptives show movement but fall short of addressing the U.S. bishops' concerns.
Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness
From the moment he was elected pope at the age of 78 in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI has kept a schedule that appeared light compared to that of Blessed John Paul II, but busy for a man who had wanted to retire to study, write and pray when he turned 75.
Text of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation announcement
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Here is the Vatican's English translation of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation remarks, delivered in Latin, during an ordinary public consistory to approve the canonization of new saints Feb. 11.
Precedent and sacrifice: Papal decision offers options for future
For a Catholic so aware of the importance of tradition, even traditions with a small "t," Pope Benedict XVI had to know he was setting a precedent by resigning.
More black smoke on morning of conclave’s first full day
More black smoke poured from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at 11:40 a.m. March 13, which seemed to indicate the 115 cardinal electors failed to elect a pope on their second and third ballots.
Religious leaders meet with Obama on immigration reform
More than a dozen religious leaders sat down with President Barack Obama March 8 to stress their concerns for immigration reform, before ending with a prayer and promising to work with their faith communities on the issue, especially during the rest of Lent and Easter.
Archbishop urges people of all faiths to stand for religious freedom
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- After receiving the inaugural Religious Freedom Award May 24, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori encouraged people of all faiths to stand...
Vatican pledges to restore trust, transparency in search for truth
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican said it is committed to restoring a sense of trust and transparency as it seeks the truth behind...
Religious leaders challenge South Sudanese officials to end corruption
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) -- One year after achieving independence, South Sudan remains plagued with corruption and ethnic discontent, prompting Catholic and Episcopal bishops to...
