Movies: Star Wars — The Rise of Skywalker
NEW YORK (CNS) — A long time ago, in a world that now seems far, far away — to wit, Earth in spring 1977 — George Lucas wowed audiences with the original “Star Wars” film.
Bishop from Anglican tradition, former chaplain to queen, to be received into Catholic Church
SHREWSBURY, England (CNS) — A former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II is to be received into the Catholic Church.
Set up a Nativity scene, pray there before Christmas, pope suggests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Putting up a Nativity scene before Christmas is a reminder to stop and remember what Christmas is really about and to prepare one’s heart like a manger for the coming of Christ, Pope Francis said.
Martyrdom comes from following Christ without compromise, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There always will be martyrs among Christians in the world, Pope Francis said.
Women shower ‘Mary’ with gifts for today’s unborn
Two women with Arizona connections made a biblical baby shower a reality this Advent. Six showers total were officially held nationwide.
Mary is loving mother, humble disciple, pope says on Guadalupe feast
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis said she reminds Catholics of her true essence as a woman, a mother and a “mestiza” or person of mixed race.
Sr. Mary Christine (1932-2019): BVM sister with personal, ministerial roots in Phoenix
Sr. Mary Christine entered the congregation from St. Thomas the Apostle. She returned for educational posts and ecumenical efforts.
Notre Dame swimmer pushes himself ahead individually, nationally
He added weights to his training routine and shaved seconds off his personal best in both individual medleys.
The Transcendentals: The power of a good heart turned toward God
During this Advent-Christmas Season, we remember Ebenezer Scrooge, the famous protagonist of Charles Dickens’ master literary work, “A Christmas Carol.”
Crèches tell the Nativity story using materials, symbols of local culture
DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) — Each culture, if not every home, has its own unique rendition of the Nativity.
