At Lima Mass for 1.3 million, Pope Francis preaches message of hope
LIMA, Peru (CNS) — Pope Francis took his message of hope to this sprawling, dusty capital of Peru, celebrating Mass within view of the rocky, waterless Andean slopes where most of the city’s poorest residents live.
Smoke but no fire on bus during papal visit
Journalists covering Pope Francis' visit in Santiago, Chile, added not one, but two tales to their oral history of papal-trip misadventures.
Exceptional learners find welcome in Catholic schools
Catholic schools are entrusted with the mission of nurturing and developing the faith in students, and that includes those with special needs.
Feast of St. Agnes, Jan. 21
Agnes may have been only 12 or 13 when she died a martyr’s death in Rome. According to tradition, she refused to consider marrying and consecrated her maidenhood to God.
Vatican astronomer’s presentation provides heavenly insight
GLENDALE — Despite the perception that astronomy and, indeed, all science was incompatible with faith, Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno says it is, in fact, quite the opposite.
‘Machisimo’ culture blinds women’s leading role in society, pope says
PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru (CNS) — Society cannot look the other way and allow a culture that demeans the dignity of women to persist, Pope Francis said.
St. Joseph the Worker receives sizable grant to further employment mission
An average of 10 people per day became gainfully employed in the last fiscal year. The figure goes higher if you just count weekdays.
In Canada, new law could mean changing route of March for Life
Coming Feb. 1, no-protest zones will be around eight abortion facilities with smaller boundaries for their doctors. Hospitals and pharmacies also can apply to have "bubble zones" implemented.
Love is in the air: Pope Francis marries couple on flight during Chilean trip
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO IQUIQUE, Chile (CNS) — Love was literally in the air as Pope Francis performed an impromptu wedding ceremony at 36,000 feet aboard his flight in Chile.
Prayer service invites Christians to pray that ‘all may be one’
Shortly after celebrating the first Eucharist, Jesus prayed that “all may be one.” It is this prayer that is at the root of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25. Celebrated globally, the Arizona Faith Network is giving local faithful a chance to participate by sponsoring a Prayer Service for Christian Unity at 7p.m. Jan. 24 at St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral.
