Laughter Tim Conway ‘gave world will never be replaced,’ says daughter
Conway had a lot of ups and downs, but he once told Catholic News Service in an interview that he was able to weather it all because of his Catholic faith.
Pope prays for people in financial difficulty because of pandemic
He also reflected on what true prayer requires: a heart filled with faith, perseverance and courage.
Fear, status quo smother fire of God’s love, pope says at synod Mass
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s mission in the world is to spread the fire of God’s love and must not be limited to the “‘ordinary maintenance’ of those who already know the Gospel,” Pope Francis said.
Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God wants everyone to take a risk to share with others the gifts He has given to them — their life, talents and His love, Pope Francis said.
Justice is ‘a divine characteristic’ of God, archbishop says at Red Mass
"Those of you engaged in the administration of justice can and must never completely remove those divine qualities from your service and your calling," he said.
Court says tax credit program can’t exclude religious schools
WASHINGTON -- In a 5-4 ruling June 30, the Supreme Court said the exclusion of religious schools in Montana's state scholarship aid program violated...
Put the phone away and talk to each other, pope urges families
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Reciting the Angelus prayer Dec. 29, the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis entrusted to Mary, “Queen of the Family,” all the families of the world, “especially those experiencing suffering or distress, and we invoke upon them her maternal protection.”
600 faithful join bishop in celebrating Richmond Diocese’s bicentennial
NORFOLK, Va. (CNS) — The first Catholics of Virginia 200 years ago were “a few shining stars” that eventually burst forth “into greater constellations of communities” bringing the light of Christ to all whom they encountered, said Bishop Barry C. Knestout in opening the Diocese of Richmond’s bicentennial celebration.
Anniversary a time to remember our history
As the Diocese of Phoenix marks its 50th anniversary we have an opportunity to look back on our history. And in this era of incredible technological advancement, that’s a good thing.
Euthanasia is not an expression of personal freedom, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Medical advancements do not help if they treat people as objects or when they are applied only to those people who are not considered a burden and “deserve” to be helped, Pope Francis said.
