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...

Bishop remarks from Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally in Phoenix

Following is the text of the remarks made by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at the June 8, 2012, Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally...

New website AnyGivenSunday helps young Catholics grow in their faith

WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) -- Young Catholics have a new website available to them featuring nationally known Catholic speakers, musicians and comedians who have teamed...