IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The president of the Australian bishops’ conference told his fellow bishops that it is "a time of humiliation" for Catholic Church leaders, but he is convinced that God is still at work. As church leaders continue to face the …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Jorge Duenes, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Immigration policies rolled out during the Trump administration have spread fear among immigrant populations in the U.S., but Catholic organizations and parishes have responded with renewed efforts focused on helping those groups, a new survey says. The Federal Enforcement …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Greg Erlandson ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) — In a remarkably frank and detailed speech, the Vatican official heading the department charged with reviewing clergy sexual abuse allegations told an assembly of Catholic journalists that his investigators and the press "share the same goal, which is …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion. The June 20 ruling reversed a lower court decision last year. "Although the …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Mohsin Raza, Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican recognizes how difficult it is for nations to manage the flow of migrants and refugees, but one thing is certain: "We must respond in a humane manner, a Christian manner, and we must try to help …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By MODESTO, Calif. (CNS) — Retired Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton died June 18 after a prolonged illness. He died at his retirement residence at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Modesto. He was 77. The much beloved bishop was recalled by many both in …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services called on President Donald Trump’s administration to seek "sustained dialogue … to de-escalate the current situation that is a …

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic young adults felt the hierarchy started listening to them in preparation for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, and they will do whatever they can to make sure their voices continue to be heard, said a youth minister from New …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Terry Wyatt, courtesy FOCUS By Elizabeth Bachmann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Professors, youth ministers and lay theologians across the country give different reasons for why young people are leaving the church, but they all agree that listening and mentoring are key to developing and maintaining faith. Curtis Martin, president …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Paulo Santos, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Amazon aims to highlight the damage wrought by climate change and exploitation, the possibility of ordaining married men to minister in remote areas of the rainforest continues to garner …