Practice of memento mori — considering one’s death — revived for Lent
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — We have one life. What are we doing with it? Are we remembering our death?
To some it sounds strange, but...
Catholics say Lord’s invitation to mercy goes beyond end of jubilee year
How did you (re)commit yourself to being merciful or being the recipient of mercy this Jubilee Year of Mercy?
We must recognize dignity of all, Orlando bishop says at prayer vigil
"We come not as different religions but one in the Lord," said the Orlando Bishop said at an interfaith prayer vigil. Others in Florida and Texas allowed mourners to pray for Orlando in a special way and recognize the dignity of all people as children of God.
Fire forces St. Vincent de Paul lunch guests to dine down the street
MESA — Investigators are still determining the cause and extent of fire damage to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s dining room.
Pope: Faith says ‘no’ to Satan, ‘yes’ to God
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Baptism requires rejecting Satan and professing one’s full faith in God, Pope Francis said.
Feast of St. Terese of Los Andes
Juana Enriqueta, or Juanita, as she was called, was born to a wealthy Chilean couple and had a happy and pious childhood.
Epicenter for opioid addiction a mission field for Catholic outreach
Despite the scope of the problem, the Mother of Mercy team sees Philadelphia's opioid addiction crisis as an opportunity to manifest the restorative power of Christ's love.
Pope names papal nuncio to Mexico to be new nuncio to the United States
The papal nuncio to Mexico since 2007 will be the new apostolic nuncio to the United States. A nuncio is a Vatican diplomat with the rank of ambassador.
Birth of an encyclical: Priest documents preparation of ‘Humanae Vitae’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Documents in the Vatican Secret Archives and the archives of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prove it was a “myth” that Blessed Paul VI largely set out on his own in writing “Humanae Vitae,” the 1968 encyclical on married love and the regulation of births.
‘Night of Hope’ showcases Catholic school students, builds support
The gift of Catholic education is a dream for many parents. The annual Night of Hope helps make that dream a reality, and it does it with a subtle blend of faith and flair by building support for the nearly 14,000 students who attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
