Rome police chaplain recalls slain officer’s life of service

His life of service wasn't just in a blue uniform. It extended to charity work through the Knights of Malta.

Wimbledon champ carried gift from confirmation sponsor to each match

She was confirmed this spring and opens her gift daily to keep her connected to her faith.

With dedication Mass, Orange Diocese’s Christ Cathedral ‘becomes reality’

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (CNS) — Tim Strader believes Christ Cathedral of the Diocese of Orange “will become the most important Catholic cathedral in the United States, other than St. Patrick’s” in New York.

Catholic Education Arizona scoops out $4M in first wave of need-based scholarships

Catholic Education Arizona welcomed principals back to the new school year with a sweet deal.

Catholic leaders object to reinstatement of federal death penalty

The last time there was a federal execution was in 2003. A review ordered in 2014 of issues surrounding the use of lethal injection drugs is now complete.

Mexican shelters tell of harassment since U.S.-Mexico deal on migrants

MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Soldiers appeared recently at the diocesan migrant shelter in the northern Mexican city of Saltillo and demanded to see the identifications of its guests.

‘Positio’ for Father Flanagan’s cause presented to Vatican congregation

There are three more phases to pass through before Servant of God Father Edward Flanagan can be declared "venerable."

Northern Irish bishops accuse Britain of hijacking bill to allow abortion

MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Four Irish bishops said abortion and same-sex marriage will be imposed on Northern Ireland after British politicians “hijacked” a bill intended for other purposes.

New Natural Family Planning coordinator comes to new role ‘quite naturally’

You might say Adriana Vasquez came to her calling as an advocate of Natural Family Planning quite naturally. The new NFP coordinator for the Diocese of Phoenix has parents who taught NFP well into their 70s.

Pro-lifers say Wen’s firing shows abortion is Planned Parenthood priority

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Following the news Dr. Leana Wen was fired by Planned Parenthood as its president, several pro-life leaders remarked that the organization was upset the physician had emphasized the need to expand Planned Parenthood services beyond abortion.