Sandwiches for homeless changing lives of recipients, parishioners alike
WASHINGTON (CNS) — While driving to work with his son, Eric Von Gay, Sr. noticed a homeless man walk out of his tent to look for food in the grass. That’s when Eric Gay, Jr. got the idea to “keep what Father Bill started.”
British baby Charlie Gard dies in hospice care
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Charlie Gard, the British baby whose legal battle caught the attention of the world, died July 28, just over a week before his first birthday, his family announced.
Pope leads prayers for victims of ‘perverse plague’ of trafficking
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Human trafficking is “brutal, savage and criminal,” Pope Francis said, but often it seems like people...
Catholic governor nominated for religious freedom ambassador post
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback got emotional about international religious freedom in a news conference livestreamed July 27 from his home state.
French priest’s martyrdom a life-changing event, archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The martyrdom of a French priest killed a year ago while celebrating Mass was an event that “has transformed me as a bishop,” Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen said.
Pope, others pray as parents of Charlie Gard end legal struggle for help
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Pope Francis is praying for the parents of Charlie Gard after a U.S. doctor told them nothing could be done to help their son.
Advocates urge more awareness about natural family planning options
Dispel the myths and learn the facts this Natural Family Planning Awareness Week.
Minnesota writer helps incarcerated women pen stories of hurt, hope
"(The project) started out as a writing exercise because I teach creative writing. It turned out to be personal writing and ministry. I call it 'Heart and Soul Writing,'" she said.
Epicenter for opioid addiction a mission field for Catholic outreach
Despite the scope of the problem, the Mother of Mercy team sees Philadelphia's opioid addiction crisis as an opportunity to manifest the restorative power of Christ's love.
Tucson, Gallup Catholics among eight finalists for Catholic Extension ‘Lumen Christi’ award
Tucson, Gallup Catholics among eight finalists for Catholic Extension ‘Lumen Christi’ award.