CRS says participation in CORE Group does not violate Church teaching
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A Catholic Relief Services representative rejected the claim that the agency's work with an international organization working to improve maternal and...
In crime-plagued periphery, pope preaches conversion
ECATEPEC, Mexico (CNS) — Pope Francis began his travels to Mexico’s “peripheries” by visiting an overcrowded, sprawling settlement known internationally as a hunting ground for girls to force into prostitution and for boys to enlist in the drug trade.
Nigerian cardinal joins #BringBackOurGirls to mark 500 days of captivity
The Nigerian cardinal expressed hope that the 500 days would be a symbolic catalyst to move the Nigerian community into recognizing the serious problem on its hands and finding a solution.
Young people encouraged to ‘abandon everything’ to God as witnesses to life
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the sun rose on the nation’s capital Jan. 24, about 18,000 teens and young adults gathered in joyful praise and worship, celebrating the sanctity of all human life at the Capital One Arena in Washington at the Youth Rally and Mass for Life, the largest annual event sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington.
El Papa nombra a un italiano nuevo nuncio apostólico en México
VATICANO (ACI) — El Papa Francisco ha nombrado como nuevo nuncio apostólico en México a Arzobispo Franco Coppola, arzobispo titular de Vinda, hasta ahora nuncio apostólica en la República Centroafricana y en el Chad.
As Trump talks deportation, USCCB migration chair sends message on immigrants’ dignity
Bishop Elizondo asked for the protection of the family unit, as "the cornerstone of society," and asked that the new administration recognize the contributions of refugees and immigrants "to the overall prosperity and well-being of our nation."
Entrepreneuring students launch tech camp to keep kids speaking in code
Savvy Camps is open to students of all socio-economic backgrounds through a 1:1 scholarship program.
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona celebrates 30 years of holistic Catholic education support
Ask any parent who had at least one child in Catholic school
and he or she will know exactly how many years of private education...
Seton students ensure AP Scholar Awards aplenty
While still in high school, 50 Seton students proved themselves college-ready by taking an Advanced Placement course and excelling on its exam.
We all need to recharge our batteries
In late December, as I returned home after an enthusiastic excursion to gather my last Christmas presents, the clicker to my parking garage door died. It looked like it was working; the little red light blinked just as it should when I pressed the “open” button.
