Families of Korean ferry accident appeal to Pope Francis for justice
SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) -- Families of the victims of the April Sewol ferry accident appealed directly to Pope Francis for justice on the eve of his Aug. 14-18 visit.
Iraqi Christians beginning to die in hot, crowded camps, witnesses say
Iraqi Christians driven from their homes by Islamic State fighters are beginning to die in crowded camps, witnesses claimed.
Actor describes faith journey, commitment to serving nation’s veterans
ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) -- His knowing smile and everyman disposition are instantly recognizable on screen.
Catholic Iraqi refugees in Lebanon recall horror of militant attacks
The memory of that brutal June evening in his home near Mosul, Iraq, brought 48-year-old Joseph, now a refugee in Lebanon, to tears.
Catholic guesthouse an alternative to high-priced hotels in Big Apple
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Few Manhattan hotels can claim accurately to be clean, safe and cheap, but the Leo House is all three, and a welcoming Catholic guesthouse, as well.
Spanish priest known for working with gangs jailed again in El Salvador
Fr. Rodriguez, known as Padre Tono, is being held by the national civil police. He's accused of various crimes regarding gang activities.
Pope asks for international action to help Iraq’s persecuted Christians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to pray for tens of thousands of Christians from villages in northeastern Iraq who were forced from their homes in the middle of the night by Islamic State militants.
Pope says memorize the beatitudes, assess your care for the needy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians should memorize not only the Ten Commandments but also the beatitudes, which Jesus taught as the path to true happiness, Pope Francis said.
Knights convene to celebrate their charitable works, fraternal programs
ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) -- Setting the tone for the 132nd annual Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Orlando Bishop John. G. Noonan noted shifting social trends and the turbulence of world events but also emphasized the hope of faith and fraternity among Christians.
Bishop hopes Hawaii cathedral will be ‘spiritual destination’ for many
The Vatican has designated Honolulu's Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace as a minor basilica in recognition of its historic and spiritual significance. The bishop hopes the place of "prayer, worship and celebration of the sacraments for generations," will now bring in more pilgrims.
