IMAGE: CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit By Matthew Davis MINNEAPOLIS (CNS) — Hundreds filled the front steps of the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis Nov. 20 following Mass to witness the closing of the church’s Holy Doors, marking … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everyone experiences doubts about the faith at times — “I have” many times, Pope Francis said — but such doubts can be “a sign that we want to know God … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The United Nations is preparing to embark on talks to ban nuclear weapons. Negotiations are set to begin in March and are expected to take an indefinite time to complete. … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters By Rhina Guidos BALTIMORE (CNS) — Like many others, the U.S. Catholic bishops are trying to figure out how to deal with a president-elect who’s different from anyone they’ve dealt with in the past and … Continue reading →

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Death and final judgment before the Lord are not frightening if you live being faithful to God, Pope Francis said. “It will do us good to think about this: ‘Well, what will that … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS/Nancy Wiechec By Nancy Wiechec PHOENIX (CNS) — Chris Hoffman is cooking for 4,500 guests this holiday season, yet he’s cool as a cucumber. “It should go well,” he said. “We did it last year and it went very … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities has called for increased efforts and “renewed vigor” to stop legalized physician-assisted suicide after the practice was approved by voters in Colorado … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Luke Michael Davies, courtesy Buckfast Abbey Media Studios By Simon Caldwell BUCKFAST, England (CNS) — The hair shirt worn by St. Thomas More as he contemplated a martyr’s death in the Tower of London has been enshrined for … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Joyce Duriga ROME (CNS) — The day after Pope Francis inducted him into the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago took possession of his titular church in Rome, the Basilica of St. Bartholomew … Continue reading →