Archbishop’s pastoral letter invites dialogue toward nuclear disarmament
In a new pastoral letter, Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, urges the local community and the world to join "a renewed commitment to the cause of peace" with the goal of eliminating all global nuclear weapons arsenals.
Indiana seminarians chop wood to help rural neighbors stay warm
What does a seminarian do to prepare for priestly ministry? Pray. Check. Take theology classes. Check. Minister in parishes, hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. Check. Cut down trees and split wood. Wait, what?
Risen from the ashes: St. Joseph’s new church a symbol of hope after devastating...
St. Joseph Parish in North Phoenix has much in common with the mythical bird that is the namesake of the city where it is located. After a devastating fire burned its former church to the ground May 1, 2019 — the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker — a beautiful new structure now stands in its place.
Pope, cardinal offer condolences to victims of Bronx fire that killed 17
Pope Francis issued condolences to families of those killed in an Jan. 9 apartment building blaze in the Bronx that killed 17 people, including eight children.
Poitier’s roles put civil rights issues on the big screen
For someone who was raised Catholic, Sidney Poitier left a mark on the Catholic world.
Doggone it: When a papal point misses the mark
Context is everything. But sometimes Pope Francis assumes people know him and the context of his words.
Indian government reversal: Missionaries of Charity can get foreign funds
The Indian government has restored the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of the Missionaries of Charity, clearing the decks for the globally renowned charity to receive and utilize foreign funds, reported ucanews.com.
Pope appeals for peace in Kazakhstan, says prayer is not ‘magic’
With dozens of people reported dead and thousands detained in Kazakhstan, Pope Francis prayed for the victims and for a return of peace in the former Soviet republic.
Pope to install catechists, lectors at Word of God celebration
At his celebration of Mass for the Sunday of the Word of God Jan. 23, Pope Francis will formally install new catechists and lectors -- ministries open to women.
Preserve Christian identity received at baptism, pope says
Before baptizing 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis reminded parents and godparents of their responsibility to care for and preserve the Christian identity the infants were about to receive.
