Pope says Internet a ‘gift from God,’ should be used for solidarity
Like the good Samaritan, who stopped on the road to help a person in need, travelers along today's communication highways should offer support to those they encounter there, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis makes cover of ‘Rolling Stone’
Rolling Stone features the Holy Father in new cover story: "Pope Francis: The Times They Are A-Changin'"
‘Positive feedback’ reported in bid to curb Super Bowl sex trafficking
A lot of "positive feedback" has been reported from hotels expecting an influx of visitors for the Feb. 2 Super Bowl with regard to efforts to curb human trafficking -- primarily sex trafficking -- surrounding the event.
Pope at audience: Make sure your children are confirmed
Many Catholic parents go to great lengths to ensure their children are baptized, and they must make similar efforts to see that their children are confirmed, Pope Francis said.
New complications in executions bring new death penalty discussions
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- International law, the risk of using inhumane methods of execution and opposition to capital punishment by the survivors of murder victims...
Students celebrate Catholic Schools Week through prayer, witness
The annual Mass and rally are just two ways that Arizona’s 21,000 Catholic school students and the community participate in the national Catholic Schools Week celebration, which ran from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1. The week was filled with fun events, open houses, the Diocesan Spelling Bee and other activities for students, families and the community at large.
‘Troublemaker’ pope reshaping church, but drawing some skepticism
As early on as it is for the pontificate of Pope Francis, his statements and actions already have given guidance for how simple changes can improve the world, said panelists at Georgetown University.
FILMS: The Lego Movie
With their lively 3-D animated adventure "The Lego Movie" (Warner Bros.), they not only deliver a diverting eye-catcher for both young and old, they also manage to incorporate a surprisingly pointed satire of conformist consumerism into the proceedings.
Mass to pray for persecuted Church in Middle East
Bishop Nevares will celebrate a Mass Feb. 16 at St. Anne Church in Gilbert to pray for the persecuted Christians of the Middle East.
Smartphone apps connect Catholics to parish community, pro-life efforts
A bevy of new Catholic apps are heading to a smartphone near you with the goal of helping an increasingly connected culture grow in the faith.
