True freedom found in sharing, not possessing, pope says

Temptation's seductive proposals of happiness and freedom can lead one to being enslaved by the desire to possess material things and other people, Pope Francis said.

Young Catholics say they need church leaders to listen, engage them more

Catholic young people in the U.S. are leaving behind traditional models of learning about and living out their faith, and clergy, youth ministers and others will have to make some drastic changes to their ministry style if they want to keep them engaged.

Pope sets date for canonization of Blessed Brandsma, others

Blessed Titus Brandsma, the 20th-century martyr murdered at the Dachau concentration camp, will be canonized May 15 along with nine other candidates for sainthood, including Blessed Charles de Foucauld.

Bishop in Ukraine fears Russia could brand priests, nuns as spies

Church leaders in embattled Ukraine have warned that foreign missionaries could be targeted by attacking forces, while many could be branded "NATO spies" if Russia occupies the country.

Centuries-old Marian icon offers solace, protection amid horror of war

As Ukrainians turn to their faith amid the ongoing tragedy of Russia's invasion of their nation, many who follow both the Orthodox and Catholic traditions will look to an unusual icon of Mary as a symbol of the solace they seek.

Pandemic pushes kids’ mental health issues to forefront

Off and on, since the COVID-19 pandemic began and in-person instruction resumed, St. Joseph School counselor Suzanne Krumpelman in Fayetteville has spoken to students to gauge how they are coping.

Ministry supported through CDA funds sees its mission as addressing unwed pregnancy – one...

Unmarried, alone and pregnant. Three words that together describe a daunting situation for any young woman, even more so for someone in her teen years. But where despair and uncertainty exist, the personnel at 1st Way Pregnancy Support Center see opportunity to share the love of Jesus while providing practical and physical guidance toward delivery of a new baby.

‘My faith is here’: Participants find inspiration, knowledge as annual Catholic Women’s Conference returns

Women from across the Diocese were encouraged in their faith recently through a series of speakers and fellowship during the 11th annual Catholic Women’s Conference sponsored by Catholic Women of Phoenix.

These sisters act on athleticism to spread Gospel

Nuns are on the run, right on a mid-campus soccer field. Their brown habits flare behind them, sprinting after a soccer ball, when a student runs smack into strong Sister Kelly and crumbles to the turf.

Positive change comes from fixing one’s own failings first, pope says

Positive change must begin with oneself and with acknowledging one's own mistakes, Pope Francis said.