Grad students lift elderly parishioners’ spirits one conversation at a time
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Wendell Callahan became aware of two demographic groups with needs.
Bishops say pandemic relief bill must be passed without abortion funding
If it becomes law, the American Rescue Plan Act would pit the great need Americans have for economic relief in this pandemic against those who insist the bill must include abortion funding, said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairmen of seven USCCB committees.
Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis prayed March 6 for peace and justice in the upcoming trial of a white former city police officer in death of George Floyd, an African American, while in police custody.
Americans’ mental health needs grow dramatically amid pandemic
CLEVELAND (CNS) -- The coronavirus pandemic has taken an emotional toll on Americans, with mental health professionals reporting they are getting more requests for...
Many Texas parishes to keep face masks, even with mandate lifted
Many Catholic parishes in Texas will continue to ask parishioners to wear face masks and will limit capacity for Masses even though the state's governor, Greg Abbott, announced March 2 these pandemic restrictions would be lifted the following week.
A church inclusive of women is a more synodal church, speakers say
A more inclusive attitude and a cooperative approach that includes women are needed for the future of the church and society, said a number of Vatican officials.
West Bank candle-making workshop helps Palestinian women support families
When Mary, the sister of Lazarus, anointed Jesus' feet days before his crucifixion, she used the precious and expensive spikenard oil, which originates in the Himalayan Mountains of India and was brought to the Holy Land through the ancient spice trade.
Returning from Iraq, pope talks about ‘risks’ taken on trip
The Catholic Church's commitment to dialogue with other churches and with other religions flows from the Gospel, but Pope Francis said he knows some Catholics disagree.
Cleanse your hearts of anger, live the Gospel, pope says at Mass in Irbil
Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians of Iraq must be careful not to harbor thoughts of revenge, Pope Francis told them.
Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says
Pope Francis' historic visit to the Middle East's most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq's borders.
