Tag: Catholic News Service
U.S. church leaders offer pandemic financial forecast: Mostly cloudy, some rays...
WASHINGTON -- The signals were clear at the start of the pandemic. No Masses, no offertory income. No offertory income, nothing to assess by...
Key issues impacting church played big part in 2020 Supreme Court...
WASHINGTON -- The busy year for the Supreme Court had the attention of the Catholic Church from major decisions it announced this past summer...
In coronavirus pandemic, Catholic churches turned to technology, creativity, faith
WASHINGTON -- As the coronavirus pandemic upended normal activities and routines across the United States, Catholic parishes, schools and organizations had to quickly, and...
Catholic former police chief Scott Thomson helped Camden, N.J., disband its...
NEW YORK -- In 2013, as police chief of Camden, New Jersey, J. Scott Thomson gave Camden Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, a tour of...
Coronavirus pandemic may lead to changes in the way schools operate,...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's been a strange year for Catholic schools.
"In all my years of teaching, I've never experienced anything like this," said Marsha...
Pope Francis and the pandemic, year in review: Prayer, online meetings,...
VATICAN CITY -- Like everyone else, Pope Francis' 2020 was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lockdowns, live streamed Masses, video messages and even something akin...
A matter of perception — Those who have faith have eyes...
By BRETT ROBINSON
It is ancient in internet terms, but do you remember the debate over "the dress"? An image of a dress went viral...
Show the world the joy of faith, Pope Francis tells visitors...
VATICAN CITY -- Joy should be the hallmark of a Christian's life, a reflection of knowing that one is loved by God, saved by...
Vatican aims for eco-friendly, on-demand publishing with new digital press installation
VATICAN CITY -- After more than 400 years of printing for popes, the Vatican typography shop has acquired a digital press to help reduce...
Nativity scene is reminder of hope amid suffering, Pope Francis says...
VATICAN CITY -- The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that God gives the world...