There’s a new national shrine dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska (CNA/EWTN News) — Adding to the more than 70 national shrines in the United States, the St. Thérèse Shrine in Juneau, Alaska was added by the U.S. bishops to the national list on her Oct. 1 feast day this year.

Pope, Anglican archbishop call for unity in mission, service

ROME (CNS) — Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury together charged 19 pairs of Catholic and Anglican bishops to return to their home countries and work together to promote joint prayer, joint proclamation of the Gospel and, especially, joint works of charity and justice.

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.

Mark Wahlberg made a video about why he loves priests [VIDEO]

BOSTON (CNA) — In an online video, actor Mark Wahlberg said that he will be praying for vocations to the priesthood, which he deeply values because of the role that priests have played in his own life.

Albanian president unveils statue of St. Teresa, a ‘daughter of Albania’ at Brooklyn church

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) — Pride rushed through the hearts and veins of Albanian-Americans as they watched Albanian President Bujar Nishani unveil a statue of St. Teresa of Calcutta in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn Sept. 25.

Use of death penalty to be re-examined at Supreme Court and in state referendums

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The United States, with its mixed record on the death penalty, is about to take a closer look at the issue this fall with two cases before the Supreme Court and three referendums on state ballots in the November election.

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.

World War II chaplain’s remains identified, will be returned to Iowa

Fr. Aloysius Schmitt was a product of Catholic education whose final Mass ended minutes before Japanese fighter pilots attacked Pearl Harbor.

‘Moved by Mercy’ is theme of Respect Life Month, yearlong observance

"Like the good Samaritan, may we always treat each person with merciful love and respect that affirms the gift of his or her life," downloadable packet material says.

Pope’s theme for World Communications Day focuses on sharing hope

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world where so much bad news can anesthetize people or lead them to despair, the media cannot and should not ignore “good news” stories, stories which Christians see as a reflection of the greater news that God is a loving father, a Vatican office said.