Pope urges Europe to nurture religious roots, sow peace in its borders
The project of European unity and cooperation, ensuring peace on the continent and helping others find peace as well, requires a real commitment to dialogue and respect for others, Pope Francis said.
Local Catholics celebrate canonization of Junípero Serra
When Catholics across the country, and the world, watched Pope Francis canonize St. Junípero Serra on American soil Sept. 23, the Franciscan community and lay faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix had their own celebration at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Church ministry delivers 100th welcome basket to formerly homeless veteran
The gifts comprise a St. Joseph's Basket filled with toiletries, kitchen essentials and more.
Pope tells women religious Vatican will study women deacons
Pope Francis told some 900 superiors general, representing almost 500,000 sisters around the world, he would set up a commission to study the New Testament deaconesses.
Stewardship funding helps form both ‘saints and scholars’
“No matter how tough things got, we made a decision early on in our marriage to educate our children in Catholic school. We believe the education they are receiving is not only shaping their minds but also shaping their souls,” Ched said.
Nebraska prison ministry helps inmates realize someone cares about them
OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) — The letter of gratitude, addressed to the volunteers at CrossOver Prison Ministries of Omaha, arrived in late November in the ministry’s post office box.
We are family: Pope to give Catholic families hope in troubled times
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI will meet with the world's families at a time when the institution of the family is under...
Pope expresses concern about ‘spiral of violence’ in Holy Land
JERUSALEM (CNS) — As the world witnesses “another outburst of hatred and violence, which is once again bleeding all over the Holy Land,” the head of Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarchate called for prayers for peace.
Pope to formally approve canonizations, including of Fatima seers
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As extraordinary as the apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, nearly 100 years ago were, the sanctity of the shepherd children did not hinge on their having seen Mary, a cardinal said.
Supreme Court redefines marriage to include same-sex couples nationwide; Bishops respond
In a landmark ruling, a divided Supreme Court June 26 said same-sex marriage is constitutional nationwide.
