Federal appellate court blocks Arizona’s ban on late-term abortions
In a blow to Arizona's recently enacted late-term abortion ban, a three-judge panel of the U.S Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in...
Pope prays for disaster victims in Philippines, China, Iran
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI asked Catholics around the world to pray and offer material assistance to flood victims in the...
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...
Mass to celebrate, promote marriage
The Diocese of Phoenix will hold its annual Mass and luncheon to honor the sacrament of marriage Sept. 22 at Ss. Simon and Jude...
‘Arizona Rosary Celebration’ organizers gear up for big event
For years, the Diocese of Phoenix has hosted one of the largest annual public rosary celebrations in the United States, bringing together thousands of...
Schools open larger facilities to meet enrollment, embrace technology
Students at a few Catholic campuses returned to expanded and more modern facilities when school resumed in August.
First- through eighth-graders at St. Francis Xavier...
Deacon candidates advance
Eight men took another step toward holy orders in the Phoenix Diocese, their wives and family at their side.
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted installed the...
US Catholics urged to renew commitment ‘to defend’ life during October
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- During October, designated each year as Respect Life Month by the U.S. Catholic Church, Catholics should "renew their personal commitment to...
‘VatiLeaks’ trial of Vatican computer tech begins
VATICAN CITY — A Vatican computer technician charged with aiding and abetting the papal butler in stealing confidential documents went on trial amid legal...
Bishop says Israel, Hamas must make tough decisions to end violence
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- The Israeli government and leaders of Hamas must make courageous decisions to end the violence that has once again forced residents of Southern Israel into their bomb shelters and residents of the Gaza Strip into their homes, said Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem.
