By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York warned that if the sanctuary of the womb is violated, then other sanctuaries are at risk. “Can any of us be safe, can any of us claim … Continue reading →

IMAGE: By Dave Hrbacek ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — It didn’t take long for Nicky Peters to feel the drama of being a sidewalk counselor outside Planned Parenthood in St. Paul. The 19-year-old sophomore at St. Catherine University in St. … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Tomas Bravo, Reuters By Barb Fraze and Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — While U.S. elected officials have an obligation to protect the security of Americans, denying entry to desperate refugees will not make the country safer, said the … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic organizations expressed distress and unease with President Donald J. Trump’s actions related to immigration while pledging to continue serving and supporting migrant people. The reactions came within hours of … Continue reading →

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With “post-truth” being crowned “Word of the Year” by Oxford Dictionaries, Pope Francis’ urgent call to communicate trust and hope could not have come at a better time. Helping people see the world … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters By Barb Fraze WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration criticized President Donald Trump’s executive memorandum to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it would “put immigrant … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Divided Christians need to recognize the gifts God has given to other communities and learn from them “without waiting for the others to learn first,” Pope Francis said. Leading an … Continue reading →

By WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. House passage of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, making the 41-year-old Hyde Amendment permanent, puts the country “one step closer to getting the federal government out of the business of paying for abortion … Continue reading →

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the next global celebration of World Youth Day scheduled for Jan. 22-27, 2019, Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell knows many young Catholics in North America and Europe may find it a challenge to … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The humble counsel of courageous women should never be disregarded but rather embraced as advice full of God’s divine wisdom, Pope Francis said. Women like the biblical heroine Judith … Continue reading →