Syrian women, children caught in a situation they never imagined
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- While media images of the Syrian civil war are mainly those of men with guns, workers from Catholic Relief Services have...
Cardinal Dolan latest prelate to offer prayers at political convention
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The announcement that New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan would deliver a benediction at the Republican National Convention made him the...
Applicants line up for deferred deportation; benefits vary by state
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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The first days for applying for deferred deportation for some young adults under a...
In Britain, ongoing struggles over laws regulating euthanasia
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) -- Tony Nicklinson, a man paralyzed from the neck down following a stroke seven years ago, wept before television cameras after...
Mary, queen of heaven, watches over her children, pope says at audience
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) -- Honoring Mary as queen, Catholics see her exercising the same kind of regality that Jesus did: one of humility,...
Everything in life calls people to a relationship with God, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Everything that happens in life, whether it first appears good or bad, is a reminder that human beings do not...
Renewal of CCHD leads to stronger emphasis on Catholic teaching
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A little self-reflection every now and then never hurts.
Some call it prayer; others a retreat. Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day, co-founders...
Prayer, dialogue is sisters’ ‘gift’ to Church, says LCWR leader
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The way 900 women religious "went about the decision" of responding to the Vatican's doctrinal assessment of their organization was almost...
Family Research Council shooter charged with assault, intent to kill
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The shooter brought 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a 9mm pistol with him to the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington Aug....
Majority of Americans back gun rights, but say no to weapons in church
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A poll analyzing views about gun control in the context of people's faith groups found that a majority of Americans believe...
