Syrian opposition groups meet in Rome, appeal for cease-fire
ROME (CNS) -- Representatives of a dozen Syrian opposition groups called for a cease-fire in their homeland and the beginning of an internationally mediated...
No ‘middle ground’ possible with LCWR on key issues, Bishop Blair says
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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- There can be no "middle ground" on matters of faith and morals, the bishop who conducted the Vatican-ordered...
Death and evil will not have last word, Denver archbishop says
AURORA, Colo. (CNS) -- The confusion and carnage that unfolded in the dark Aurora theater July 20 was surreal for Emily Stetson.
The loud pops...
Catholics, Protestants oppose Cameron’s call for same-sex marriage
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) -- In spite of widespread opposition from the Catholic Church and mainline Protestant denominations, the general public and his own party,...
New Vatican doctrinal chief talks about SSPX, LCWR discussions
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Asked about how he would handle the most controversial cases he inherited, the new head of the Vatican's doctrinal office...
Tekakwitha Conference attendees celebrate tribal customs, Catholicism
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) -- Throughout the Tekakwitha Conference, the smell of burning sweet grass -- known among native peoples as the "hair of mother...
Don’t take a vacation from protecting the environment, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Going on vacation must not be an occasion to relax one's commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment, the...
CRS says funding for humanitarian aid did not violate Church teaching
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic Relief Services said that $5.3 million in emergency funding it provided to the humanitarian organization CARE in 2010 under a...
Former secretary for clergy sentenced to three to six years in prison
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Common Pleas Court Judge Teresa Sarmina closed the latest chapter in the clergy sexual abuse scandal in Philadelphia by sentencing Msgr....
Woman mentors girls to save them from becoming victims of trafficking
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ATLANTA (CNS) -- The girls Keisha Head mentors today remind her of herself 15 or 20 years ago.
They are from the...