In Rio, Catholic leaders agree: People must be at center of policies
RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- With political leaders from around the world gathering in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the future of the planet,...
Year of Faith activities aimed at bringing Catholics closer to Jesus
ATLANTA (CNS) -- The Year of Faith set to begin in October will give Catholics the chance to experience a "conversion" by turning back...
Irish cardinal expresses shame for church failures about abuse victims
DUBLIN (CNS) -- As the daily theme for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress switched to reconciliation, Irish Cardinal Sean Brady told pilgrims he was...
Bishops discuss religious liberty, economy, 10-year review of charter
ATLANTA (CNS) -- During the public sessions of their spring meeting in Atlanta, the U.S. bishops received a 10-year progress report on their abuse...
Bishops agree to prepare message on work and the economy
ATLANTA (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops June 13 approved a proposal to draft a statement on work and the economy as a way to...
LCWR reform is not criticism of religious orders, archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A Vatican-ordered reform of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is not directed at women's religious orders or at any...
Vatican set to control new ‘catholic’ Internet domain
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican is in line to control the new Internet address extension ".catholic" and decide who is allowed to use...
Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight addresses International Eucharistic Congress
At the 50th International Eucharistic Congress being held in Dublin, Ireland, Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson delivered a keynote address to the...
Vatican communications undergo changes in response to new technology
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Vatican Radio will end its short- and medium-wave broadcasts to Europe and North and South America July 1, and a...
Church leaders tell eucharistic pilgrims Ireland is on path to renewal
DUBLIN (CNS) -- The church in Ireland is on the path to renewal, church leaders told pilgrims at the opening Mass of the 50th...
