Father Ryan announces new inductees to Hall of Fame
The second class to be inducted into the Father Ryan High School Athletics Hall of Fame, including 18 athletes, two coaches, five teams and two contributors, has been announced. “This…
Pope Francis leads his general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Aug. 19, 2020. The pope said that the church's preferential option for the poor includes making sure any vaccine developed for COVID-19 helps everyone. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Making the poor a priority isn’t political, it’s the Gospel, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Church teaching on giving priority to the well-being of the poor and marginalized is not a political or ideological choice; it lies at the very heart…
People attend an opposition demonstration to protest presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Aug. 17, 2020. (CNS photo/Vasily Fedosenko, Reuters)
Beating peaceful demonstrators is ‘grave sin,’ says Belarusian archbishop
People attend an opposition demonstration to protest presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Aug. 17, 2020. CNS photo/Vasily Fedosenko, Reuters WARSAW, Poland (CNS) -- Bishops in Belarus demanded an end…
Jesuit Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, poses for a photo with trainees in this undated photo. Located in downtown Los Angeles, Homeboy Industries provides hope and job training for formerly gang involved and previously incarcerated men and women. (CNS photo/courtesy Homeboy Industries)
Foundation prize is ‘validation’ of all Homeboy Industries does, says priest
Jesuit Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, poses for a photo with trainees in this undated photo. Located in downtown Los Angeles, Homeboy Industries provides hope and job training…
The crowd in St. Peter's Square attends Pope Francis' recitation of the Angelus at the Vatican Aug. 16, 2020. The pope appealed for prayers for those who have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Pope asks prayers for the unemployed, for dialogue, peace
The crowd in St. Peter's Square attends Pope Francis' recitation of the Angelus at the Vatican Aug. 16, 2020. The pope appealed for prayers for those who have lost their…
This is a screen shot of an Aug. 13, 2020, address by Sister Jayne Helmlinger, outgoing president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, during LCWR's virtual assembly. The Sister of St. Joseph of Orange, Calif., told an audience of 1,000 sisters and guests that the destinations beckoning each sister or community will determine the vessel they choose for their voyage. (CNS photo/GSR)
LCWR leader reflects on racism, religious life today, future of vocations
This is a screen shot of an Aug. 13, 2020, address by Sister Jayne Helmlinger, outgoing president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, during LCWR's virtual assembly. The Sister…
Bishop J. Mark Spalding ordained Juan Carlos Garcia and Javier Suarez to the priesthood during a Mass at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, TN on Saturday, 15 August 2020.
‘Shepherds after my own heart’
Bishop J. Mark Spalding ordained two new priests, Father Juan Carlos Garcia-Mendoza and Father Javier Suarez Montañez, on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Pope Francis greets Cardinal Luis Ladara, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the Vatican Jan. 30, 2020, during the congregation's plenary meeting. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) See POPE-DOCTRINE-CARE Jan. 30, 2020.
Papa empezará nueva serie sobre doctrina social debido a la pandemia
Pope Francis greets Cardinal Luis Ladara, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the Vatican Jan. 30, 2020, during the congregation's plenary meeting. CNS photo/Vatican Media…
Honduran immigrants deported on a flight from Mexico April 15, 2020, demand to be freed as they are bused to a shelter in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to be quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Jorge Cabrera, Reuters) See FAITH-GROUPS-PANDEMIC April 17, 2020.
Inmigrantes con síntomas de COVID-19 sufren en silencio temiendo deportación
Honduran immigrants deported on a flight from Mexico April 15, 2020, demand to be freed as they are bused to a shelter in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to be quarantined during the…
A homeless man is pictured in late March outside a London store. "The work of charities in ensuring the health, well-being and fundamental human dignity of all people, especially those most in need, cannot be underestimated," said a statement from English and Welsh bishops posted Aug. 11, 2020. (CNS photo/Aaron Chown, PA Wire/PA Images via Reuters)
Church charities in U.K. seek extra government funds as recession hits
A homeless man is pictured in late March outside a London store. "The work of charities in ensuring the health, well-being and fundamental human dignity of all people, especially those…
