Catholics urged not to give in to hatred after French priest’s death

WASHINGTON (CNS) — While Catholics mourn the senseless killing of a beloved French priest, Church leaders have emphasized that shock and grief over this attack cannot fuel hatred against Muslims or immigrants.

It’s not right to equate Islam with violence, pope says [VIDEO]

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM KRAKOW, Poland (CNS) -- An economy that focuses on the God of money, not human beings, is the foundation of terrorism, Pope Francis said.

Don’t tuck life away, take risks, pope tells young people

KRAKOW, Poland (CNS) — Take risks and do not let life’s obstacles get in the way of encountering the true joy and life that Jesus can give, Pope Francis told more than 1 million young people.

Teacher trio enrolls in STEM fellowship at University of Notre Dame

The teachers hold a variety of roles at St. John XXIII School in Scottsdale but are united in their desire to better integrate science, technology, engineering and math — STEM — across the curriculum.

Bishop: WYD is not a vacation [VIDEO]

Bishop William F. Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, explains that World Youth Day should be a pilgrimage, not a vacation.

In invocation, priest asks God to keep nation ‘free of hatred, violence’

He didn't bring the delegates to their feet in cheers, but evoked heads bowed in silent prayer.

Young pilgrims say they hope to find joy as missionaries of mercy

The second day of catechesis challenged pilgrims to become a missionary of mercy by showing compassion, love and a caring attitude toward anyone who is suffering.

‘The world is at war,’ but religions are not, pope says on way to...

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO KRAKOW, POLAND (CNS) — The world, not religion, is waging a war in pieces, Pope Francis said.

Piazza acknowledges his Catholic faith at Hall of Fame induction

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (CNS) — Mike Piazza, the superstar catcher inducted July 24 into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, gave credit to his Catholic faith for his success during his induction speech.

Spread message of divine mercy, Krakow cardinal says at WYD opening

The cardinal preached to an estimated 200,000 pilgrims from 187 countries in Krakow's Blonia Park