At Lima Mass for 1.3 million, Pope Francis preaches message of hope
LIMA, Peru (CNS) — Pope Francis took his message of hope to this sprawling, dusty capital of Peru, celebrating Mass within view of the rocky, waterless Andean slopes where most of the city’s poorest residents live.
Pennsylvania priests hiking the Grand Canyon inspired by ‘grandeur of God’
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CNS) — The beauty of the great outdoors and the spirit of God that it exudes came into full view for three priests of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who experienced the grandeur of the Grand Canyon in the fall.
Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says
People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not "fake news" designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said.
Faithful, ‘infected with God’s DNA,’ called to embrace diverse ‘movement of love’
To experience the effect Martin Luther King, Jr., left on America 50 years ago was to glance at the Behnke family during the Mass in his honor.
Brownback OK’d as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a Catholic, to be the new U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom in the U.S. Department of State.
Dcn Roy Anderson (1919-2018): devoted dad, faith sharing trailblazer, Vincentian
Dcn. Anderson introduced Small Christian Communities to his Illinois parish and later brought it to St. Daniel. He raised seven children.
Thousands unite their voice, spirits during Arizona for Life March and Rally
A chilly overcast day did not deter the estimated 4,500 people gathered together Jan. 20 to celebrate life and raise awareness for the growing pro-life movement at the Arizona for Life March and Rally in downtown Phoenix.
Christians recognize God’s grace at work in one another, pope says
ROME (CNS) — When different Christian Churches recognize the validity of one another’s baptisms, they are recognizing that God’s grace is at work in them, Pope Francis said.
At Circle the City, end-of-life care also serves as hopeful beginning [VIDEO]
Pride almost killed him. Accepting help is prolonging his life and changing his outlook.
Marriage week, World Marriage Day resources available from USCCB
A daily virtual marriage retreat for couples will be available beginning Feb. 7. "Marriage: School of Life and Love" is the theme for the weeklong retreat.
