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Pope Francis speaks during his annual audience to give Christmas greetings to members of the Roman Curia at the Vatican Dec. 21, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

‘Christendom no longer exists,’ pope says, explaining need to revamp Curia

Posted by admin - December 29, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The ongoing reform of the Roman Curia is a necessary part of the Catholic Church’s fidelity to its mission to proclaim the Gospel, recognizing that very…

This creche had been displayed for at least 50 years in the town square of Rehoboth Beach, Del. On behalf of the Knights of Columbus Star of the Sea Council 7297, the First Liberty Institute wrote a letter Dec. 12, 2019, to Rehoboth officials urging them to reverse what is now a blanket ban on including the Knights' Nativity scene as part of holiday displays at the town's bandstand circle or adjacent to it on the boardwalk. The ban is due to the creche's religious nature. (CNS photo/courtesy Denise Boswell)

City is violating First Amendment by banning Nativity display, firm says

Posted by admin - December 29, 2019

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (CNS) — City officials in Rehoboth Beach are violating a Catholic group’s constitutional right to free exercise of religion by banning its Nativity display on city property,…

Members of the Knights of Columbus distribute supplies in Matamoros, Mexico. The Knights have spent nearly $300,000 since August to help meet the humanitarian needs of migrants at the border. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Knights continue humanitarian efforts to help dioceses provide aid to migrants

Posted by admin - December 29, 2019

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A border divides them, but when it comes to helping the men, women and children caught in the immigration drama playing out in the area that straddles…

Pope Francis answers questions from students at Rome's Pilo Albertelli High School Dec. 20, 2019. He made a surprise visit to the public school on the last day before Christmas vacation. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Before the bell: Pope pays surprise visit to Rome high school

Posted by admin - December 29, 2019

ROME (CNS) — On the last day of school before Christmas vacation, the students of Rome’s Pilo Albertelli High School were summoned to the school’s courtyard. Some 800 students met…

A recently released book explores what the Bible says about being human. "What Is Man? An Itinerary of Biblical Anthropology," is the result of five years of study by scripture scholars and theologians on the Pontifical Biblical Commission. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Biblical document does not signal opening to gay marriage, official says

Posted by admin - December 29, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A new book by the Pontifical Biblical Commission cannot be read as opening the Catholic Church to the acceptance of gay marriage or homosexual unions, said…

The dome of St. Peter's Basilica is pictured at the Vatican July 12, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Authors: Recent media coverage causes misperceptions on Vatican finances

Posted by admin - December 29, 2019

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recent media coverage that points to potential financial misdealing at the Vatican is creating misperceptions about corruption and fails to adequately explain how the fluid world of…

Benedictine Father Adrian Burke delivers his homily during the Service of the Longest Night held at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind., Dec. 14, 2019. Candles were marked with the names of deceased loved ones by those attending the service, which was held to bring comfort to those grieving during the holiday season. (CNS photo/Katie Rutter)

Prayer service at holidays consoles those grieving loss of loved ones

Posted by admin - December 29, 2019

ST. MEINRAD, Ind. (CNS) — For most, the holidays are bright days of cheer, filled with laughter, joy and time spent with loved ones. But for some, the darkness of…