USCCB president, pope call for prayers after ‘unspeakable terror’

"We need to pray and to take care of those who are suffering" following "yet another night filled with unspeakable terror," president of the U.S. bishops said, noting that, "In the end, the only response is to do good..."

Follow Jesus like the Magi, pope urges on Epiphany

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To follow Jesus, one must set out like the Magi, leaving comfort behind, following the light and offering the Lord gifts without expecting anything in return, Pope Francis said Jan. 6 during Mass on the feast of the Epiphany.

Walking with ‘suffering Christ’ means standing with victims, says priest

The priest, who is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist, said the Church is good at standing with the vulnerable, and that should include its own victims.

Diocesan patroness Our Lady of Guadalupe to be honored at Rosary Celebration

When the Diocese hosts the 44th annual Arizona Rosary Celebration later this month, it will be even more than an installment of an annual rite promoting prayer and intercession through the Rosary while honoring the Blessed Mother.

Embrace the cross, trust God will triumph, pope says on Palm Sunday

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Acclaimed by the crowds and knowing He was the Messiah they sought, Jesus still chose the path of humility and...

Family portraits, mutual support part of Caritas global assembly

The assembly brought together some 450 delegates from more than 150 national Catholic charities from around the world to focus on the theme, "One Human Family. One Common Home."

Vatican asks bishops to ensure validity of matter for Eucharist

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops should look at ways to help verify and guarantee the validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist, the Vatican said in a recent document.

Ignore the church schedule and serve the people, pope tells deacons

Deacons are called to be servants who set aside their own self-serving plans and are generous with their lives, Pope Francis said.

New Year calls for courage, hope; no more hatred, selfishness, pope says [VIDEO]

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.

Gregory: Bishops ‘can never say we are sorry enough’ for tragedy of abuse [VIDEO]

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Standing before some 200 bishops from across the country, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that “we can never say that we are sorry enough for the share that we have had in this tragedy of broken fidelity and trust” in the clergy sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.