Pope expresses shock over violence in French church
"We are particularly stricken because this horrible violence occurred in a church — a sacred place in which the love of God is proclaimed — with the barbaric killing of a priest," a Vatican spokesperson said.
Pope has high hopes for his ‘mission’ to Cuba-U.S., asks for prayers
The family is the beginning and the foundation of the kind of global culture that will save humanity from many attacks, destruction and "ideological colonization that so threatens the world," the pope said during his final weekly audience before his 10th apostolic journey that includes attendance at the World Meeting of Families.
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal government.
Marriage and family life flourishing despite threats
The times were tumultuous. Student protests rocked the nation. The civil rights movement battled racism. The sexual revolution was in full swing and the Pill was embraced by millions of American women.
Bishop Olmsted leads faithful in Good Friday rosary at Planned Parenthood
Good Friday found more than 150 local Catholics praying in front of a Planned Parenthood facility, one that performs abortions up to 24 weeks.
Throwback: Soon-to-be Blessed Sheen emphasized effects of faith during Phoenix visit 44 years ago
The Roadrunners and the Suns could well envy the faith of the followers of Christ as 12,000 persons jammed the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, on the evening of Dec. 3 to celebrate the diocesan Festival of Faith.
Don’t be afraid or ashamed to go to confession, pope says
"There are people who are afraid to go to confession, forgetting that they will not encounter a severe judge there, but the immensely merciful Father," Christ's vicar on earth said.
Eastern Catholic Churches are one in faith, says U.S. Syro-Malabar bishop
ROME (CNS) — While the Eastern Catholic Churches have different liturgies that highlight centuries-old cultural and religious traditions, they all remain united in their commitment to serve Christ and his Church, said Bishop Jacob Angadiath of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago.
Illinois doctor: Newman miracle depositions were ‘spiritual experiences’
CHICAGO (CNS) — When the Vatican announced Feb. 15 that Pope Francis had signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, clearing the way for his canonization, there was rejoicing in Chicago.
Re-published anthology highlights essentials of St. Newman’s theology
It’s October, All-Souls Day on the event horizon; and, it is the month that John Henry Newman is presented to the Church as a saint.
