EN ES

Subscribe

Carol Zimmermann

Catholic News Service

Carol Zimmermann writes for Catholic News Service.

Latest by Carol Zimmermann

Nicholas Trotto, 22, of Glendora, N.J., and Sara Affleck, 22, of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., both soon to be graduates of The Catholic University of America, donned their cap and gowns and posed for commencement photos on the school's Washington campus May 13, 2020. Like other Catholic colleges throughout the U.S., CUA plans to hold a virtual graduation through an online platform May 16, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth)

Catholic college graduations: No pomp, but a lot of circumstance this year

Carol Zimmermann|May 14, 2020|5 Min Read

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington is seen in this 2017 file photo. The court heard oral arguments by teleconference on the Little Sisters of Poor case May 6, 2020, examining exemption challenges to the contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Divided court reexamines insurance coverage of contraceptives

Carol Zimmermann|May 6, 2020|5 Min Read

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen in Washington April 9, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. Houses of worship are included in a draft of the White House's reopening guidelines. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Houses of worship included in draft of White House's reopening guidelines

Carol Zimmermann|Apr 28, 2020|4 Min Read

A family in Pasadena, Calif., goes for a walk April 13, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. During the stay-at-home orders of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are developing creative methods to continue the religious education of their children. (CNS photo/Mario Anzuoni, Reuters)

Religious education continues in different format during pandemic

Carol Zimmermann|Apr 23, 2020|5 Min Read

Medical workers from Kaiser Permanente in Oregon wear donated coronavirus masks made by Dennis Uniform. The Portland company makes school uniforms for 2,500 private and Catholic schools throughout the U.S. (CNS photo/courtesy Dennis Uniform)

Catholic school uniform company now making, donating face masks

Carol Zimmermann|Apr 20, 2020|3 Min Read

A mother and child are seen at Covenant House in New Orleans April 10, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Cheryl Gerber via Covenant House)

Coronavirus leaves homeless youths more vulnerable, says Covenant House CEO

Carol Zimmermann|Apr 17, 2020|3 Min Read

People at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington participate in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion March 1, 2020. (CNS photo/Mihoko Owada, Catholic Standard)

Disappointed, but hopeful, thousands unable to join church this Easter

Carol Zimmermann|Apr 8, 2020|6 Min Read

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington Feb. 27, 2020. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, cases like Catholic schools, and Little Sisters of the Poor have been postponed. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Catholic schools, Little Sisters among Supreme Court's postponed cases

Carol Zimmermann|Apr 6, 2020|4 Min Read

A statue of St. Aloysius Gonzaga carrying a plague victim in his arms is seen on the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., in this undated photo. Born in 1568 to an aristocratic family in Italy, St. Aloysius was accepted into the novitiate of the Society of Jesus in Rome in 1585 and died in 1591 while caring for the sick and dying of the plague days before his 23rd birthday. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726. (CNS photo/courtesy Gonzaga University)

Faith

During plague, Catholic Church called on saints for help, healing

Carol Zimmermann|Apr 2, 2020|6 Min Read

Kathleen McChesney is seen in this undated photo. The former FBI executive assistant and the first person to lead the U.S. bishops' Office of Child and Youth Protection, will receive the 2020 Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame. (CNS photo/courtesy Kathleen McChesney)

Kathleen McChesney, advocate for abuse victims, to receive Laetare Medal

Carol Zimmermann|Mar 30, 2020|4 Min Read

Empty shelves that usually contain meat products are seen in a New York City store March 16, 2020, following the outbreak of coronavirus. Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh is among U.S. bishops dispensing Catholics from the obligation to abstain from meat on Lenten Fridays with the exception of Good Friday. "As you are aware, many of the shelves and cases in our supermarkets are sparse if not empty. This is a time when pastoral necessity has informed my decision effective today," the bishop said. (CNS photo/Jeenah Moon, Reuters)

Faith

Amid coronavirus sacrifices, some bishops allow Friday meat in Lent

Carol Zimmermann|Mar 30, 2020|4 Min Read

Gov. Jared Polis. (Wikimedia Commons)

Catholic leaders praise Colorado's repeal of death penalty

Carol Zimmermann|Mar 24, 2020|3 Min Read

We use cookies to understand how Angelus is read and to improve the site. You can accept or decline analytics cookies. Cookie Policy