Lake Havasu priest appointed to serve as bishop in native Nigeria
His coat of arms is expected to have an image of a cactus and Our Lady of Guadalupe, both inspired by his time in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Residents fear what may come next after quakes, archbishop says
There have only been two confirmed deaths, but a series of earthquakes in a two-week span has people sleeping outside and unsure of their next meal.
Haiti earthquake: life a decade later
A check in with people/organizations on what Haitian life is like 10 years later.
Flu factor: Dioceses take steps to prevent virus from spreading
The steps outlined by at least three dioceses are designed to minimize contact among the faithful in order to reduce the possibility of transmission of an influenza virus.
Iowa priest-photographer surprised by appeal of viral cattle cross image
The inspiration for the photo came from the Gottos' desire to integrate their Catholic faith into their farming, land that has been in the family since 1889.
FOCUS conference closes by challenging attendees to keep ‘flame burning’
The greatest world poverty is not lack of food, clothing or safety, but that people do not know the Father’s love, said Curtis Martin, founder of the Fellowship of Catholic Leadership Students (FOCUS).
Iraqis hope attacks by U.S., Iran will ease and tensions will decrease
The Chaldean archbishop, like those of other religious affiliations, wants foreign troops to stop using their shattered homeland as a battlefield to settle scores.
Life’s trials train Christians to be sensitive to others, pope says
Continuing his talks on the Acts of the Apostles, the pope said even in trial, St. Paul "does not cease to be the guardian of the lives of others and the animator of their hope."
‘No end in sight to the horror’: Australian bishops respond to fires
"We have all seen the apocalyptic images, even if we are not in the areas most affected," the archbishop said.
At New Year’s Mass, Maine bishop says religious prejudice cannot be tolerated
PORTLAND, Maine (CNS) — Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland Maine, called for the country to continue working to end “any form of religious prejudice” during a New Year’s Day Mass.
