Visiting archbishop at Red Mass: ‘Alleviate suffering,’ stay true to Church’s mission
Political seasons and politicians come and go, but for more than 700 years, the Red Mass has brought together lawyers, judges, public officials and community leaders to pray for the God’s strength and guidance.
With Eagles Super Bowl win, Philadelphia archdiocese charity to receive support courtesy of Boston...
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — A friendly wager between the archbishops of Philadelphia and Boston for Super Bowl LII Feb. 4 in Minneapolis between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will benefit needy people in Philadelphia, following the Eagles’ win 41-33.
Pope to religious: Your hearts must be open 24-7
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Lift up your eyes from your smartphones and see your brothers and sisters, those who share your journey of faith and those who are longing for the Word of life, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women.
Philadelphia archbishop urges ‘new men’ to stand for truth at annual men’s conference
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap, urged a gathering of more than 1,300 men Feb. 3 to become “new men” in the battle to reclaim their God-directed roles as leaders of their families and communities.
Pope supports pro-life movement, sets day of prayer for peace in Africa
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - With so many direct attacks on human life, from abortion to war, Pope Francis said he is worried that so few people are involved in pro-life activities.
Lent is time to become aware of false prophets, cold hearts, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said.
Pilgrim pope: Benedict says he’s journeying toward God
"I am on a pilgrimage toward Home," retired Pope Benedict XVI wrote, capitalizing the Italian word "casa" or "home."
Catholics gather on Hill to pray lawmakers will protect the Dreamers
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A group of priests, religious, young immigrants and their supporters gathered outside of the U.S. Capitol Feb. 6 to pray for the Dreamers, whose lives are in limbo, and for the legislators who have the power to change their situation.
Newly-arrived religious order puts parish ‘back to normal’
These Lovers of the Holy Cross of Saigon are now serving at St. Louis the King Parish and School in Glendale and offering forthcoming weekend help in faith formation to the Vietnamese community at Holy Spirit in Tempe.
With CDA support, ministry facilitates healing for abuse victims
“I didn’t think I needed it,” said Alecia Turner of the invitation to attend a five-day Grief to Grace Retreat in Phoenix through Restore Dignity. “I didn’t think my current-day struggles had anything to do with my past.”
