Pope’s theme for World Communications Day focuses on sharing hope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world where so much bad news can anesthetize people or lead them to despair, the media cannot and should not ignore “good news” stories, stories which Christians see as a reflection of the greater news that God is a loving father, a Vatican office said.
At Catholic Schools Week Mass, Bishop Nevares urges students to contemplate Jesus on cross
Meditating on Jesus throughout the day is a privilege extended to Catholic school students and the key to holiness.
Pope creates excharate for Syro-Malabar Catholics in Canada
The Vatican said about 9,000 faithful of the India-based Syro-Malabar Catholic Church live in Canada and are served by 15 priests, three of whom belong to religious orders.
Students spread hope one sandwich, lunch bag at a time
The sandwich meal fortified the body and nourished the soul of hundreds of guests at André House while its brown lunch sack, lit up with crayon drawings and notes, connected them to a larger part of humanity.
Iraqi immigrant mother holds to faith, heritage in U.S.
Maureen Antwan's 17-year-old son sees many possibilities here and wishes his mother would not worry so much about his future.
Advocates working to keep needs of poor foremost in U.S. budget debate
Republicans and Democrats set spending parameters for fiscal year 2014 by adopting two starkly different budget plans before recessing a week before Easter. What's expected when Congress returns April 8 is a lengthy debate over whether austerity and lower taxes or modest adjustments in government spending supplemented with selected tax law changes to boost revenues is the way to go.
Tom Booth to lead year-long ‘In Presenza Di’
Tom Booth, a long-time music composer and Arizona Catholic, will lead a series of mid-week gatherings for adults focused on Eucharistic adoration. "In Presenza...
Catholic leaders welcome release of 21 kidnapped Chibok girls
Freedom came more than two years later, but only a small fraction of the secondary school girls were released.
In Rio, Catholic leaders agree: People must be at center of policies
RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- With political leaders from around the world gathering in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the future of the planet,...
Girl power nets Xavier first round of College Board AP Computer Science award
The school's two AP Computer Science courses helped it and others worldwide earn a new award.
