Pope says Catholics must practice ‘responsible parenthood’

Pope Francis stressed that, despite church doctrine against contraception, Catholics fail to practice "responsible parenthood" when they have too many children.

Latino families a rising presence in U.S. Catholic Church, study finds

More than half of young Catholic families participating in a recent survey identified themselves as Latino or Hispanic, a finding the president of Holy Cross Family Ministries said will require new ways of ministering in the U.S. Catholic Church.

Chapel ministers to souls who visit, live amid Grand Canyon splendor

By Ana Rodriguez-Soto Catholic News Service El Cristo Rey Chapel 44 Albright Ave., Grand Canyon Summer Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Winter Mass Schedule Sunday: 9...

Obedience is response to God’s love, not a condition for it, pope says

God's love is expansive, boundless and limitless, the pope said. "We should not let ourselves be fooled by the 'doctors' who limit this love."

[VIDEO] Respect indigenous cultures, traditions, Pope asks in new prayer video

VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis has dedicated the month of July to praying for the world’s indigenous peoples, asking specifically in his new prayer video that their identity and cultural traditions be respected.

Family Research Council shooter charged with assault, intent to kill

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The shooter brought 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a 9mm pistol with him to the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington Aug....

Court says church school can’t be barred from state funds for playground

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court June 26 said a Lutheran preschool should not be excluded from a state grant program to refurbish its playground surface just because it is a religious entity.

Royal engagement announcement brings attention to Catholic school

The future Duchess of Sussex, is not Catholic, but attended the school and graduated in 1999.

Catholics invited to pack their virtual bags for an online summer camp

Through Aug. 28, participants will receive weekly email messages that feature a Gospel passage paired with interactive content including activities and "Catholic Questions" that can be shared with friends and family.

Pilgrimage to Fatima a time of prayer, encounter, pope says

LEIRIA, Portugal (CNS) — Pope Francis said his two-day pilgrimage to Fatima would be a time of prayer and encounter with Jesus and Mary.