Annual communication campaign helps homebound experience love of Christ
Gloria and Ralph Magaña, parishioners at St. Andrew the Apostle in Chandler, are homebound due to infirmity but still feel connected to their church and the Diocese of Phoenix thanks to the weekly broadcast of the Mass from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
Pope leads 11,000 pilgrims praying rosary for quake victims
Given the devastation in central Italy, Pope Francis abandoned his weekly general audience talk to lead the recitation of the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary.
Recommitting to racial justice has not gone out of season
A Lenten study guide, "Recommit to Racial Justice," has been popular all year and some Catholic institutions have recognized their own culpability on racial matters.
Puerto Rico archbishop sees spiritual rebirth after storm’s wrath
BALTIMORE (CNS) — Almost two months after the devastating winds and rains of Hurricane Maria pummeled the island of Puerto Rico, there is still no clear path to recovery.
Northern Irish bishops accuse Britain of hijacking bill to allow abortion
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Four Irish bishops said abortion and same-sex marriage will be imposed on Northern Ireland after British politicians “hijacked” a bill intended for other purposes.
Aid workers see humanitarian crisis as Rohingya flee to Bangladesh
There's a lack of food, sanitation, medicines and even basic housing following the exodus of as many as 350,000 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. Pope Francis will visit both nations Nov. 27-Dec. 2.
Pope to politicians: Defend the unborn as cornerstones of common good
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Appealing to the world’s leaders and policymakers, Pope Francis called for protecting the unborn and seeing these new lives as people who will bring new beginnings and hope for the future.
Coakley: Loans keep ‘essential ministries’ going during national emergency
The federal emergency "bridge loans" that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing "our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency."
Chrism Mass: Sacred oils blessed, sacred promises renewed
The bilingual liturgy draws hundreds to witness the blessing of the oils that will be used in the Church’s sacramental celebrations such as Confirmation, Ordination, Anointing of the Sick and Baptism.
Greek Orthodox, Catholic leaders look at goodwill Churches share
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic and Greek Orthodox clergy hope to continue on a path of collaboration between their two Churches with the momentum from the June 22 enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
