Despite loss of church building, St. Joseph parishioners find hope in celebrating 50th anniversary
It may have been flames that consumed St. Joseph Church but it’s a fire of “love” from the community propelling them forward through tragedy.
Pope in Mozambique talks peace, politics and young people’s dreams
MAPUTO, Mozambique (CNS) — With a courtesy and solemnity seldom seen at a gathering of opposing political leaders, Mozambican politicians came together a month before their general election to welcome Pope Francis and pledge to work for peace and the common good.
President, dancers, crowds welcome Pope Francis to Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique (CNS) — Greeted with full military honors, traditional dances and huge crowds lining the streets, Pope Francis arrived in Mozambique Sept. 4 at the start of a weeklong trip to Africa.
Throwback: Co-workers of Mother Teresa ready to assist sisters’ ministry
As we celebrate the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta, we’d like to share with you this article covering her historic visit to Phoenix Feb. 1-2, 1989, originally published under the headline: “Co-workers ready to assist sisters’ ministry.”
Throwback: Packed arena hears a message of love from Mother Teresa
As we celebrate the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta, we’d like to share with you this archived article of people’s reactions to her historic visit to Phoenix Feb. 1-2, 1989.
Throwback: Q&A with St. Teresa of Calcutta
As we celebrate the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta, we’d like to share with you this interview, originally published under the headline “The private woman: humor and observations” with the subhead: “Private moments reveal humor, dedication.”
Jordanian priest helps Iraqi refugees get work at parish-based project
Iraqi Christians are now five years into displacement. One Jordan parish alone has 800 Iraqi refugee families.
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.
Asia Bibi: People must help Pakistanis falsely accused of blasphemy
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — The “whole world” should put pressure on Pakistan to either scrap or reform its controversial blasphemy laws, said Asia Bibi, the Catholic mother freed after eight years on death row.
Florida Catholic Charities officials closely watching Dorian’s path
MIAMI (CNS) — While it appeared Sept. 3 that Hurricane Dorian would skirt Florida’s east coast, the widespread catastrophic damage to the Bahamas associated with the historically large and powerful storm is not going unnoticed.
