Blessed Serra described as missionary ‘on fire’ heeding Christ’s call
To Andrew Galvan, Blessed Junipero Serra is a stalwart of faith and mission worthy of the title "saint."
Evidence of missions’ influence seen in places, people throughout California
It's difficult to miss the mark that the missions have had on the Golden State. Evidence of their influence is seen in places and people throughout California.
Catholic officials, others react to Boy Scouts’ decision to allow openly gay leaders
The top leaders of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting have made an uneasy peace with the Boy Scouts of America’s decision July 27 to allow openly gay troop leaders and employees to serve in their ranks at the national level.
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.
Lafayette bishop offers prayers in wake of theater shooting
LAFAYETTE, La. (CNS) — Bishop Michael Jarrell of Lafayette offered prayers and sympathy to the victims of a multiplex cinema shooting July 23 in...
Tide may be turning against harsh prison sentences
An historic prison visit by a sitting president and his recent commutations for 46 federal prisoners show evidence of an emerging consensus that sentences are too harsh and that many prisoners are locked up for far longer than necessary.
South Asia vocations coming from nontraditional Catholic communities
The presence of brothers in several congregations in the region may well be nearing an end while others are seeing more from tribal and socially poor groups.
Polish bishops condemn IVF law, warn Catholics to not use process
"Far from regulating and restricting anything, this law opens all doors to every possible abuse of human life," Archbishop Hoser told Poland's Catholic information agency, KAI.
‘Good Is Winning’ social media effort gears up for Pope Francis’ visit
A broad digital media project to coincide with Pope Francis' visit this fall to the United States aims to recruit and interact with young people, particularly those who do not think of themselves as religious.
Mayors discuss ways to promote equality, environmental protection in their cities
Many of the mayors who met July 21 with Pope Francis stayed at the Vatican for a second day of discussions focused on city planning that promotes economic growth, equality and environmental protection simultaneously.
