Local Catholics gear up for Mother Teresa canonization

“Today we are going to make one strong resolution that in this beautiful city no man, no woman, no child will ever feel unwanted, unloved,” said Mother Teresa when she arrived in Phoenix Feb. 1, 1989. “Let us thank God in this great gift that we can share in his love by giving love to others.”

Pope proposes care for creation as a new work of mercy

Such concrete actions will benefit human life and the environment, Pope Francis said.

Mother Teresa in comic book, coins, letters [VIDEO]

Whether held publicly or privately, people are reflecting on Mother Teresa artifacts as The Catholic University of America in Washington's archivist discusses.

Poverty solutions almost absent as a presidential campaign issue

Poverty affects 46.7 million Americans and while it's not on the lips of the candidates, it some of their proposals are directed toward improving economic opportunity for the working classes and perhaps helping poor people as well.

Catholic musicians share favorite Mother Teresa quotes [VIDEO]

Jaime Cortez and Tom Booth are two of the many Catholic musicians OCP featured in a video series focused on the impact of Mother Teresa.

The mission of charity [VIDEO]

Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, explains the relationship between evangelization and charity in Mother Teresa's life and work.

Suspect sought in murders of nuns who worked at Mississippi clinic

The pair of sisters were from different orders, but worked together at a nearby medical clinic.

Pope leads 11,000 pilgrims praying rosary for quake victims

Given the devastation in central Italy, Pope Francis abandoned his weekly general audience talk to lead the recitation of the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary.

St. Bernadette parishioners move into first real home

Even Google knew a fresh, permanent worship space was coming

Shelter the homeless: Kathy Gibbons opens doors with love

In recognition of the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, every month The Catholic Sun will feature a “Missionary of Mercy” who...