Catholics tangled with KKK during Klan’s 1920s resurgence
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Given the Ku Klux Klan’s historical animus toward Catholics, one of the most unusual stories that emanated from the aftermath of the Aug. 12 “Unite the Right” march and its deadly aftermath in Charlottesville, Virginia, was the self-penned admission by a priest in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, that he had been a member of the Klan 40 years ago, before his entry into the seminary.
Christian, Muslim young people spread pre-Christmas cheer in Beirut
BEIRUT (CNS) — On a gloomy, rainy Saturday morning in Beirut, 92-year-old Julia enthusiastically greeted her visitors, Christian and Muslim youth, who had come to set up a Christmas tree in her modest apartment.
Men in the Breach: Police officer protects souls on duty, protects unborn off duty
In uniform, Officer James Sinohui is concerned not just for the law, but for the souls of those he serves. Off duty, a new family business has people drinking Universal Cup Coffee.
St. John Paul II High School girls complete historic run to title
AVONDALE — In its first year of existence, St. John Paul II Catholic High School, the far West Valley’s first Catholic high school, is already filling its trophy case.
Journey through Holy Week and the Octave of Easter
As we journey to the end of this Lenten Season, the Church’s liturgical calendar provides us with opportunities to grow deeper in our faith leading up to the Passion of Christ, and to meditate on His Resurrection in the Octave of Easter.
Pope’s exhortation on holiness to be released April 9
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Rejoice and Be Glad,” Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on “the call to holiness in the modern world,” will be released April 9, the Vatican announced.
‘We will be protected by God,’ Trump declares in inaugural address [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear in the days ahead.
All hymns, all the time: ‘Great Catholic Music’ makes streaming debut
What constitutes "heavy rotation" is 100 or so "songs we've been singing for decades. The program director also embraces publishers approaching him with demos of up-and-coming artists.
Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia to establish diocesan presence, serve new high school
Among the throngs of people the Diocese of Phoenix is embracing into its fold this Holy Week is a deeply-rooted religious community.
In choosing the poor, St. Romero followed Church teaching, not ideology
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The year 1980 was a bloody one for tiny El Salvador. In the early months of that year, Archbishop Óscar Romero of San Salvador, who had seen and heard of the disappearances and killings of civilians, was doing everything possible to avert a full-fledged war.
