Faith at the Final Four
The life of the Church will factor into Final Four festivities in Phoenix this weekend.
Christians are oriented toward light, hope, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The ancient practice of orienting church buildings East to West — with the entrance facing West and the altar toward the East — was symbolic of the connection that exists between light and hope, Pope Francis said.
Card ministry allows inmates to share Christmas joy
Some 5,000 to 6,000 cards are donated annually, mostly from local parishioners, for the inmates to send to family and maybe even the guards.
World scarred by war, greed must welcome prince of peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The song of the angels that heralded the birth of Christ urges men and women to seek peace in a world divided by war, terrorism and greed, Pope Francis said.
Francis Mercy Fund to bolster, in part, SVdP outreach
Even though Pope Francis isn’t in Phoenix in the flesh, his spirit is certainly present among four diocesan outreaches the bishop hand-picked to benefit from a locally-raised "Francis Mercy Fund."
Dcn. Fernando Camou waits for his ordination with joy
With just days to go until his ordination to the priesthood, Dcn. Fernando Camou turned his thoughts toward the momentous occasion.
Giving thanks for Thanksgiving
I was in the middle of a root canal when I began to think about gratitude.
Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Oct. 5, choosing prelates from 13 different nations as a sign of “the missionary vocation of the Church that continues to proclaim the merciful love of God to all men and women of the earth.”
Prayer key to being missionary disciples, say FOCUS summit speakers
Though more than 8,500 Catholics attended the FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) conference in Phoenix last week, an emphasis was been put on the power of prayer and sharing Christ in small groups.
Millions could benefit from Obama’s new immigration policies
The meeting room in the middle of Maryland's most immigrant-dense ZIP code Nov. 20 was full of people who epitomize the problems President Barack Obama is trying to address with executive action.
