Papal document addresses challenges of evangelizing in the digital age
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While digital communications and social media can be used as a tool of evangelization and a place of dialogue with others, they also can be lonely environments where young people fall prey to humanity’s worst vices, Pope Francis wrote.
Foot-care ministry offers physical relief, friendship to the homeless
PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Rodger placed his backpack next to a chair, sat down and unlaced worn-out shoes.
"They told me there are going to...
Pope to release document on the family April 8
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has set April 8 for the release of “Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love),” Pope Francis’ reflection on the family and family life.
Priests swap clericals for camouflage to help fight Australian fires
They live in the field with firefighters and share in the daily routine which includes clearing roads, mending fences and anything else to help communities make the first steps to recovery.
Encountering Christ leads to renewal, reform, bishop says
The tomb of St. Peter is a place to renew love and gratitude to Christ for "breaking into our lives even maybe when we weren't hoping for or expecting it," Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted said.
Catholic agencies showcasing ‘PlayBook for Common Good’
St. Mary's Basilica lies at the northeast end zone for "Super Bowl Central" in downtown Phoenix and is partnering with Catholic agencies to showcase how they run the "PlayBook for Common Good."
Nuns dominate Indian mission school [VIDEO]
Nuns may be a minority in most U.S. Catholic schools these days, but a relatively large number of them serve at the St. Peter Indian Mission School in Bapchule.
‘Complex’ trip to Cuba, U.S. will be pope’s longest, spokesman says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis' 10th foreign trip will be the longest of his pontificate and, with stops in Cuba, three U.S. cities...
State of the Campaign: Catholic School Growth and Development
There are nearly 15,000 students benefiting from the strong academic and spiritual formation via our Catholic schools and more will come if we grow and build our campuses.
Peaceful spirit of pro-life marchers ‘quite amazing,’ says participant
WASHINGTON (CNS) — What you don’t comprehend about the marching portion of the March for Life until you’re in it is, even though it appears somewhat unorganized at the start, is that it’s an intensely polite and orderly experience despite its immense size.
