Pope expresses shock over violence in French church
"We are particularly stricken because this horrible violence occurred in a church — a sacred place in which the love of God is proclaimed — with the barbaric killing of a priest," a Vatican spokesperson said.
Here’s what the VP candidates said about abortion last night
FARMVILLE, Va. (CNA/EWTN News) - The topic of abortion made an appearance at the vice presidential debate last night, as both candidates discussed the role of faith in their lives, and how it aligns with their political views.
Pope has high hopes for his ‘mission’ to Cuba-U.S., asks for prayers
The family is the beginning and the foundation of the kind of global culture that will save humanity from many attacks, destruction and "ideological colonization that so threatens the world," the pope said during his final weekly audience before his 10th apostolic journey that includes attendance at the World Meeting of Families.
Pope, ‘son of immigrant family,’ tells Obama he’s ready to learn in U.S. [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis introduced himself to President Barack Obama and all people of the United States as a “son of an immigrant family” arriving in the United States for the first time to learn from others and to share from his own experience.
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal government.
Marriage and family life flourishing despite threats
The times were tumultuous. Student protests rocked the nation. The civil rights movement battled racism. The sexual revolution was in full swing and the Pill was embraced by millions of American women.
Pope calls on Europe’s parishes, religious houses to take in refugees
"The Gospel calls us, asks us to be near the least and the abandoned. To give them concrete hope, not just say 'Hang in there, have patience!'" Pope Francis said in an appeal in St. Peter's Square Sept. 6.
Catholics say AIDS cure won’t solve all problems caused by the disease
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As someone living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, Joshua Mavundu would welcome a cure for the disease. He knows...
Throwback: Soon-to-be Blessed Sheen emphasized effects of faith during Phoenix visit 44 years ago
The Roadrunners and the Suns could well envy the faith of the followers of Christ as 12,000 persons jammed the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, on the evening of Dec. 3 to celebrate the diocesan Festival of Faith.
At Bolivian prison, pope calls himself man ‘saved from his many sins’
Speaking on the final morning of his less than 48-hour visit to Bolivia, the pope called for conversion and a changing of attitudes among inmates in their relations among each other and the broader society, which often views such populations with suspicions.
