World Youth Day registration begins; pope is first person to sign up
Pope Francis was the first pilgrim to sign up for World Youth Day to be held in Krakow, Poland, launching the opening of registration.
Pope sees ‘global war’ against marriage, urges Church help for couples [VIDEO]
TBILISI, Georgia (CNS) — Pope Francis said a global war against marriage is underway and Catholics must respond by helping couples stay strong and by providing pastoral care to those experiencing difficulty.
Five Dallas officers killed in ambush; bishop calls for prayer and peace
Five Dallas law enforcement officers were assassinated July 7 as at least one sniper opened fire in downtown Dallas as hundreds of demonstrators were winding down a march protesting recent fatal officer-involved shootings in other parts of the country.
Catholics urged not to give in to hatred after French priest’s death
WASHINGTON (CNS) — While Catholics mourn the senseless killing of a beloved French priest, Church leaders have emphasized that shock and grief over this attack cannot fuel hatred against Muslims or immigrants.
Vatican U.N. representative reports high interest in papal visit
Requests for copies of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical and the demand for tickets to see him at the United Nations indicate enthusiasm and expectations for Pope Francis' visit are running high, said the Vatican representative.
Where to find #PopeInUS
The Holy Father lands on U.S. soil Sept. 22. Check out where he will be and when and key into how to follow his apostolic journey virtually.
Group tends to spiritual needs, shares the good news at spring training
The crack of the bat is a sure sign of spring, one that calls an attorney to the field with a set of hat and gear that helps players, coaches and trainers follow the laws of Christ.
University of Mary to name health sciences school for Italian saint
BISMARCK, N.D. (CNS) — The University of Mary plans to name its School of Health Sciences for a 20th-century Italian saint who saved the life of the child she was carrying despite a cancerous tumor in her uterus.
Event of the decade
From a Catholic perspective, few if any dates were more significant during the decade than Feb. 11, 2013.
Pope to dads: Play with your kids, be strong, loving, moral role models
When their lives are all work and no play, men turn their children into "orphans" who lack a father to guide them, show them love and teach them values, Pope Francis said.
