Political divides now seen in ‘Merry Christmas’ vs. ‘Happy Holidays’
Should stores and businesses should greet their customers with 'Happy Holidays' or 'Seasons Greetings' instead of 'Merry Christmas' out of respect for people of different faiths?
‘Who is waiting for you?’ Filipino Catholics celebrate Simbang Gabi
The scene of Mary and Joseph asking for a place to stay was a standard feature. It was the congregation who said they did have room for Christ,
Welcome to the club: Cardinal-elders talk about pope’s 80th birthday
Like Pope Francis, many of the over-80 cardinals have active ministry schedules and continue to travel the world on behalf of the church.
‘Tis the season, and Bethlehem businesses hope for a merry one
After two Christmas seasons in which the political reality had overtaken holiday cheer, people seemed primed to finally feel some merriment in Bethlehem.
USCCB leaders seek prayers for migrants, refugees on Guadalupe feast
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas — both North and South — and patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix, which serves Catholics from both continents.
Fr. Stanley Rother: the first US-born martyr
OKLAHOMA CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother, a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who served in Guatemala, making him the first martyr to have been born in the United States.
Hundreds mourn beloved homeless man at funeral for him at Catholic church
Thomas Hooker had endeared himself to the parish and surrounding community with his gentle spirit and daily prayer.
For late actress Florence Henderson, Catholic faith was her foundation
What she would like to say to God: “Thank you. I love you. I hope you’re glad to see me.” And what would she like God to say to her? “Thank you. I love you. I’ve always been glad to see you.”
Year of eating cactus fruit: Drought causes extreme hunger in Madagascar
More than 90 percent of Madagascar's population lives below the $2 a day poverty line and the cactus plant "is the only thing that grows" on the world's fourth-largest island.
Catholics say Lord’s invitation to mercy goes beyond end of jubilee year
How did you (re)commit yourself to being merciful or being the recipient of mercy this Jubilee Year of Mercy?
