Australian priest: More homeless in Hong Kong than he’s seen in 36 years
Oblate Father John Wotherspoon loves McDonald's restaurants, and it's not because of the fries.
Faith amid the ruins: Pope calls Iraqis to affirm kinship under one God
Pope Francis summarized his "pilgrimage of faith and penitence" to Iraq in a prayer: "If God is the God of life -- for so he is -- then it is wrong for us to kill our brothers and sisters in his name. If God is the God of peace -- for so he is -- then it is wrong for us to wage war in his name. If God is the God of love -- for so he is -- then it is wrong for us to hate our brothers and sisters."
Doctors seek permanent relief from mandate to do transgender surgeries
Attorneys for doctors and hospitals argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit March 3 that they shouldn't be forced to perform gender-transition surgeries required under the Affordable Care Act, stressing this is an issue of conscience.
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.
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.
