Some traditional formalities do not ring true with Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring.
Veteran says ‘Little Flower’ kept him alive during months of bombing runs
Despite an enemy plane zooming straight at him with machine guns blazing, not one piece of lead penetrated the cockpit.
Lack of transparency harms church, justice, victims, says German cardinal
Transparent, reliable and respectful administration is critical for counteracting sinful behavior within the Catholic Church, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.
Mary’s assumption shows life’s aim is to be with God, pope says
"The 'great things' the Almighty has done for her touch us deeply, speak of our journey through life and remind us of the destination that awaits us: the house of the Father," Pope Francis said.
Court orders review of Notre Dame’s case on contraceptive mandate
The Supreme Court March 9 ordered the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its previous ruling and review -- in light of the June Hobby Lobby decision -- whether the University of Notre Dame must pay for coverage of contraceptives in employee and student health insurance plans.
Parish patron’s ascension depicted in new mural at St. Steven
SUN LAKES — A church in the far-east corner of the Phoenix Diocese has undergone extensive renovation and part of the reworking includes a 22-foot ceiling mural depicting the parish patron, St. Steven.
Pope says a ‘good Easter’ requires making Jesus’ passion one’s own
Christians must "enter into the mystery" of the Easter Triduum and make Jesus' feelings and attitudes their own, Pope Francis said.
Philadelphia here we come: Love is our Mission
With just days to go until Pope Francis arrives in the U.S., Catholics from around the globe — including two journalist-catechist moms from The Catholic Sun — are preparing to join him at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia where they’ll unite around the theme “Love is our Mission.”
Pandemic showed just how much people need each other, pope says
During the darkest, most deadly days of the COVID-19 pandemic in northern Italy, medical professionals and volunteers were "silent artisans of a culture of closeness and tenderness," a culture that cannot be allowed to disappear, Pope Francis said.
Supporting CRS beyond Lent
While many Catholics think about Catholic Relief Services during Lent, there are ways to do so beyond those 40 days.
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