Couple celebrates new home, mourns pilot lost in crash that took old home

MARIETTA, Ga. (CNS) — In March 2017, Dcn. Norm Keller and his wife, Barbara, lost their home in Marietta after a private plane crashed into their front yard and exploded.

Indiana ‘Dreamer’ faces family breakup if DACA is allowed to expire

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Brenda Martinez’s first dream was to become an astrophysicist. As she finished seventh grade in Indianapolis, her heart was set on attending Purdue University with the help of a state scholarship program.

Pope to diplomats: World peace depends on right to life, disarmament

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and difficulties, Pope Francis said.

Alpha USA, Bishop Nevares chat about Christian unity [VIDEO]

It's a topic that will take center stage during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January and an Alpha USA conference in Mesa in February.

Don’t confess other’s faults, own up to sins, pope says at audience

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Fear and the shame of admitting one’s own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognizing one’s own faults, Pope Francis said.

For New Year, pope urges help for refugees, respect for life

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis began the New Year praying the world would demonstrate a marked increase in solidarity and welcome for migrants and refugees.

Pope: Festivities become a facade when Christ is left out of Christmas

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Only when Christ is the focus of the Christmas season do all the colorful lights, carols, special meals and traditions help create a festive and joyous atmosphere, Pope Francis said.

Pope puts founder of Rosary Crusade one step closer toward sainthood

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton and St. John Paul II’s mentor, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski.

Fundraising starts to aid victims of Southern California fires

LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Six major wind-fueled wildfires in Southern California have destroyed more than 1,000 structures and forced the evacuation of 200,000 residents.

The VIGIL Project — Advent [VIDEO]

The VIGIL Project is a community of artists, musicians, and filmmakers that produce multimedia resources for authentic encounter with God and growth in prayer.