World Youth Day registration begins; pope is first person to sign up
Pope Francis was the first pilgrim to sign up for World Youth Day to be held in Krakow, Poland, launching the opening of registration.
Pope sees ‘global war’ against marriage, urges Church help for couples [VIDEO]
TBILISI, Georgia (CNS) — Pope Francis said a global war against marriage is underway and Catholics must respond by helping couples stay strong and by providing pastoral care to those experiencing difficulty.
50 years since White House conference on food, hunger issues remain
The overall lack of access to healthy food and good nutrition remains a major issue leaving some 37 million people struggling with hunger.
After Isaac soaks Florida, disaster responders ready to aid Gulf Coast
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNS) -- Power outages, widespread flooding, canceled flights and a delayed Republican National Convention in Tampa will be the legacy...
Archbishop: Respect for human dignity anchor of civil rights movement
The message of the civil rights movement has always been that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and that the dignity of all must be respected, said Mobile Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi.
Five Dallas officers killed in ambush; bishop calls for prayer and peace
Five Dallas law enforcement officers were assassinated July 7 as at least one sniper opened fire in downtown Dallas as hundreds of demonstrators were winding down a march protesting recent fatal officer-involved shootings in other parts of the country.
Catholics urged not to give in to hatred after French priest’s death
WASHINGTON (CNS) — While Catholics mourn the senseless killing of a beloved French priest, Church leaders have emphasized that shock and grief over this attack cannot fuel hatred against Muslims or immigrants.
Church leaders pray for victims of quake off Mexican coast
In less than 24 hours, Mexico's seismology service reported more than 260 aftershocks, with the strongest registering magnitude 6.1.
Pope makes ‘mercy Friday’ visit to elderly, infirm
The Vatican previously announced that one Friday each month during the Holy Year, Pope Francis would personally and privately perform a work of mercy.
Vatican U.N. representative reports high interest in papal visit
Requests for copies of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical and the demand for tickets to see him at the United Nations indicate enthusiasm and expectations for Pope Francis' visit are running high, said the Vatican representative.
