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As CNS Washington closes, we reflect on more than 100 years of service

Catholic News Service turned 100 years old in 2020. Unfortunately, our birthdate coincided with the start of a worldwide pandemic, and many of our celebration plans were canceled. A highlight, however, was Pope Francis meeting with the CNS Rome staff in February 2021 to mark the anniversary.

Pope, English church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack

Pope Francis decried the “barbaric attack” on concertgoers in Manchester, adding his voice to Catholic leaders dismayed at what British officials said was the deadliest case of terrorism since 2005.

Judge John Noonan remembered for recognizing common humanity of all people for recognizing common humanity of all people

Senior Judge John T. Noonan Jr., a member of the U.S Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit for 31 years who died April 17 at age 90, grew up in a world of privilege but always took into account the common humanity that binds people together when he decided cases, said a Boston College professor who worked as a law clerk for him.

Many believe artists reflect what’s in human soul - Do artists experience the hand of God in their work?

Mystics, popes and artists have said that true art is always sacred. French philosopher an...

The church is the embodiment of Jesus' teaching authority on earth

Coming back home to my Christian faith was a gradual process. I had walked away from the strong faith I’d had through my late teen years as my church attendance dropped to nothing. I’m not so sure I ever rejected faith so much as I simply let it die from lack of attention.

Many attend Omaha Mass celebrating Archbishop Cupich’s new role

Family, friends say they are praying for native son now in Chicago

Official: Pope expected to visit New York, Washington

Vatican City — The Vatican secretary of state said he expects Pope Francis to visit New York City and Washington, D.C., during his September trip to the United States.

Study suggests faith influences opinion about space exploration

Washington — How people value space exploration may just depend on someone’s particular faith.

Vatican honors murdered missionaries, kidnapped priests, Ebola victims

Vatican City (CNS) — In addition to its annual report on church workers murdered during the year, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples highlighted the sacrifice of pastoral workers who died of Ebola contracted while caring for others and reminded Catholics that the fates of five kidnapped priests remain unknown.

God is calling out to us. The question is, are we listening?

Caller ID ruined a great analogy for hearing the voice of God. It used to be that you did not know who was calling until you answered the telephone. If it were someone you spoke with all the time you would recognize his or her voice. But if you had never spoken on the phone before with the person you might not know who it was at first.

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