Proposed Amazonian rite centered on Christ, indigenous professor says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Addressing concerns about a proposed Amazonian rite in the Catholic Church, an indigenous participant at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon called on Catholics to soften their hearts and understand the needs of Catholics in the region.

Win or lose, baseball is better with faith, former Astros batboy says

He spent four seasons in the dugout then served as a youth minister. He said his faith allows him to enjoy baseball more.

Cardinal Newman’s canonization: Chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The upcoming canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman begs the question: Do Catholic college students today even know who Cardinal Newman is?

Parents find pro-life healthcare for children with new pediatric clinic

Morning Star Pediatrics prides itself on providing not only excellent medical care, but partnering with parents to provide ethical and compassionate healthcare that respects the whole person.

Church faces conflicts with help of Holy Spirit, pope says at audience

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Church resolves conflicts and discerns God’s will by patiently listening, discussing and deciding under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.

With Cardinal Newman’s canonization, area Catholics reflect on his legacy

The canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman Oct. 13 has led many faithful in the Diocese of Phoenix and beyond to reflect on the impact of this holy British convert.

Nationals’ Catholic chaplain calls the World Series team his parish

FYI, CNS attempted to reach Msgr. Rossetti's counterpart with the Astros, but the team is reportedly one of two in the U.S. without a Catholic chaplain.

Night of Hope to honor sisters’ role in 50 years of diocesan education

For generations, the secular and Catholic ideal of Catholic schools have involved (plaid) uniforms or a religious sister. Maybe both. The pair are certainly synonymous...

At catacombs, synod members pledge simplicity, closeness to the poor

ROME (CNS) — More than a half century after a group of bishops at the Second Vatican Council made a solemn pledge to live a simple lifestyle close to their people, a group of participants from the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon signed a new pact in the Catacombs of Domitilla.

El Paso bishop calls out racism but urges accused shooter’s life be spared

WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s a pastoral letter that pulls no punches, goes far into the past and continues up to the recent present of racism at the U.S.-Mexico border.