Arizona Bishops speak out against Prop. 205, which would legalize recreational marijuana
As the countdown to Election Day continues, the Catholic bishops of Arizona have spoken clearly about one measure on the ballot they hope will go down in defeat: the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Archbishop calls ‘9 Days for Life’ a ‘powerful prayer initiative’
More than 118,000 people had already signed up to pray this novena, which began Jan. 14.
Help the poor, protect the environment, pope says in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (CNS) — In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government officials to promote development projects that protect nature.
Palms to ashes: A few things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is March 6 this year. Here are some things to know about Ash Wednesday and the kickoff to Lent.
Vatican pledges to restore trust, transparency in search for truth
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican said it is committed to restoring a sense of trust and transparency as it seeks the truth behind...
Pope says war is senseless slaughter, can always be avoided
Pope Francis wrote a message regarding war to a world summit of more than 300 religious leaders. The Sept. 7-9 global summit aims to create an international alliance of religions dedicated to peace and dialogue and to countering fundamentalist ideologies and violence.
Don’t be ‘couch potatoes,’ get up and evangelize, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must be willing to move where the Spirit leads them and not be benchwarmers on the sidelines of efforts to evangelize, Pope Francis said.
LCWR board comments on meeting with Archbishop Sartain
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ST. LOUIS (CNS) -- Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle "listened carefully" to the concerns and feelings of board members of the...
Papal summer: Benedict heads for hilltop villa, Francis trims schedule
Pope Francis visited retired Pope Benedict XVI at his Vatican residence June 30 to wish him a happy summer.
Jesuit Father Arrupe’s sainthood cause officially opens in Rome
He was "rich" in such treasured qualities as the ability to listen, understand, respect, help and trust others, teaching many how to become "men and women for others," said Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, vicar of Rome.
