Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says
True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said.
St. Thomas More teams up with Catholic Charities — and Santa! — to give...
Christmas came early for children and their families attending a celebration at St. Thomas More Parish on the feast day of St. Nicholas.
Jordanian priest helps Iraqi refugees get work at parish-based project
Iraqi Christians are now five years into displacement. One Jordan parish alone has 800 Iraqi refugee families.
Blessed Serra described as missionary ‘on fire’ heeding Christ’s call
To Andrew Galvan, Blessed Junipero Serra is a stalwart of faith and mission worthy of the title "saint."
Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today’s “sad” situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.
Women religious find a place of honor on Mother’s Day
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the elderly men and women at the Jeanne Jugan Residence for senior care pray the Rosary with Sr. Constance Veit, they see her as more than one of the caregivers at the facility.
Cardinal Newman to be declared a saint
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization.
Personal pilgrimage to historic New York cathedral reveals presence of God
Standing there in front of the bank of flickering candles, we closed our eyes and silently whispered a prayer, the days and years and lifetimes leading up to that moment behind us and yet somehow within us.
Pandemic casts spotlight on a nearly forgotten martyr: St. Corona
BONN, Germany (CNS) — She had become nearly forgotten. Little is known about the young woman who was killed for her Christian faith, presumably in the second century A.D. But now, a pandemic is shedding light on her: St. Corona.
Goal of pro-life movement is conversion, say speakers at biennial statewide march
They came by the busload from across Arizona to send a message to lawmakers and the world: Abortion is a grave injustice, and they stand ready to love and assist women in crisis pregnancies.
