Life’s trials train Christians to be sensitive to others, pope says

Continuing his talks on the Acts of the Apostles, the pope said even in trial, St. Paul "does not cease to be the guardian of the lives of others and the animator of their hope."

‘No end in sight to the horror’: Australian bishops respond to fires

"We have all seen the apocalyptic images, even if we are not in the areas most affected," the archbishop said.

At New Year’s Mass, Maine bishop says religious prejudice cannot be tolerated

PORTLAND, Maine (CNS) — Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland Maine, called for the country to continue working to end “any form of religious prejudice” during a New Year’s Day Mass.

Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of a top Iranian general.

Vocation of nun, podcast host, one of encounter

The only anecdote to isolation, said Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, is communion, and “this is exactly where Christ comes to meet us.”

Prayer key to being missionary disciples, say FOCUS summit speakers

Though more than 8,500 Catholics attended the FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) conference in Phoenix last week, an emphasis was been put on the power of prayer and sharing Christ in small groups.

Faith is about worshipping God, not oneself, pope says on Epiphany

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Worshipping the Lord as the Three Kings did involves making a journey “from the greatest form of bondage: slavery to oneself,” Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.

Wrestler’s nearly fatal car crash rejuvenated his faith

Dan Beaudrie is a man of faith who beat the odds. Actually, he didn’t just beat them, he crushed them.

Following the light

Night was falling at the end of a gray day. A few dozen silent, shabby figures were sitting at round tables waiting.

Event of the decade

From a Catholic perspective, few if any dates were more significant during the decade than Feb. 11, 2013.