Pope, ‘son of immigrant family,’ tells Obama he’s ready to learn in U.S. [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis introduced himself to President Barack Obama and all people of the United States as a “son of an immigrant family” arriving in the United States for the first time to learn from others and to share from his own experience.
Pope has high hopes for his ‘mission’ to Cuba-U.S., asks for prayers
The family is the beginning and the foundation of the kind of global culture that will save humanity from many attacks, destruction and "ideological colonization that so threatens the world," the pope said during his final weekly audience before his 10th apostolic journey that includes attendance at the World Meeting of Families.
Benedictine University at Mesa awards degrees to first graduating class
Benedictine University at Mesa’s 12 graduating students, comprising its first graduating class, received diplomas May 16.
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal government.
Marriage and family life flourishing despite threats
The times were tumultuous. Student protests rocked the nation. The civil rights movement battled racism. The sexual revolution was in full swing and the Pill was embraced by millions of American women.
Bishop Olmsted leads faithful in Good Friday rosary at Planned Parenthood
Good Friday found more than 150 local Catholics praying in front of a Planned Parenthood facility, one that performs abortions up to 24 weeks.
Pope calls on Europe’s parishes, religious houses to take in refugees
"The Gospel calls us, asks us to be near the least and the abandoned. To give them concrete hope, not just say 'Hang in there, have patience!'" Pope Francis said in an appeal in St. Peter's Square Sept. 6.
Catholics say AIDS cure won’t solve all problems caused by the disease
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As someone living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, Joshua Mavundu would welcome a cure for the disease. He knows...
‘The Catholic Guy’ speaks to the ‘Sun’ after recording episode in Phoenix
Phoenix was as part of a national five-city tour for Sirius Radio’s Lino Rulli Dec. 10 as he promoted his daily two-hour program “The Catholic Guy.” Rulli, who also serves as personal media advisor to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, has hosted the light-hearted radio show for nine years.
Throwback: Soon-to-be Blessed Sheen emphasized effects of faith during Phoenix visit 44 years ago
The Roadrunners and the Suns could well envy the faith of the followers of Christ as 12,000 persons jammed the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, on the evening of Dec. 3 to celebrate the diocesan Festival of Faith.
