Credible leadership serves others, pope tells cardinals at consistory
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Defending the weak or hopeless and becoming a servant to those most in need is the best promotion one can ever receive, Pope Francis told new and old cardinals.
Learn from the past to bring peaceful future to Middle East, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As war continues to threaten the land of Jesus’ birth and to undermine the existence of Christian communities there, the international community must learn from the errors of the past and do more to bring lasting peace to the Middle East, Pope Francis said.
God’s grace comes in unexpected, surprising ways, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God does not conform to people’s expectations, and He often presents Himself and His graces in surprising ways, Pope Francis said.
Catholic college prof’s true-to-life soccer book optioned by Netflix
The author has told the team's story twice — first via a CNN article and after seeing reader comments that were both rewarding and disturbing, it turned into a book idea. "And I was off to the races," she wrote.
Experts weigh in on the accuracy of Paul VI’s predictions
Fifty years later, what consequences of the widespread use of artificial birth control does the U.S. and world see? How close are they to what Pope Paul VI predicted?
Blind trust becomes ‘trust in action’: Couple shares NFP’s wisdom
“They had a bumpy road, yet they wouldn’t give up,” Leonard said of one NFP couple. “I was inspired that in the face of what some would say are insurmountable obstacles, they met each challenge prayerfully.”
Blue Ribbon award contributes to enrollment gain — Other schools still have seats
Most schools resume during the first full week in August.
Cardinal calls for novena to pray Supreme Court will move to protect life in...
WASHINGTON (CNS) — New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called July 19 for a national prayer campaign effort that “the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.”
Meet Fr. John Nahrgang: Catholic convert credits Mary for vocation
For Fr. John Nahrgang, the call to the priesthood came not from a Catholic upbringing, but from the consistent whisper of Mary to his heart.
Jubilarian sisters from different orders in the diocese celebrate centuries of collective service
When the Serra Club gathered religious jubilarians from across the diocese for an appreciation dinner on May 5, those honored represented a steadfast dedication to people in need and a constant, reliable flow of prayer for the people of Arizona and around the world.
