Iowa priest-photographer surprised by appeal of viral cattle cross image

The inspiration for the photo came from the Gottos' desire to integrate their Catholic faith into their farming, land that has been in the family since 1889.

Tournament sets goals of friendship, nets goals for players

The "Project Unify" tournament in Rome, was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics Italia and brought teams from Italy and four other countries.

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Pope offers prayers for victims of flooding in Texas, Louisiana

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered his prayers for the people of Texas and Louisiana struggling to cope with the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey and he praised all those engaged in rescuing and caring for the thousands of people forced out of their homes.

Pope names longtime ally to lead Mexico City Archdiocese

The world's largest archdiocese has a new leader following the June resignation of his 75-year-old predecessor when canon law required him to retire.

‘Together’ campaign effort refreshed parishes, strengthened ministries in name of evangelization

The current number of pledges and total pledge value are in, but the true impact the funds will have on eight key areas including direct parish support, Newman Centers, Catholic education, seminarian support and a Francis Mercy Fund will be harder to quantify.

Madagascar archbishop confirms no contraceptives in CRS programs

A Madagascar archbishop confirmed in talks with leading U.S. church leaders that Catholic Relief Services is not providing or facilitating access to contraceptives and abortifacients in its health care programs in his archdiocese.

Pope proposes care for creation as a new work of mercy

Such concrete actions will benefit human life and the environment, Pope Francis said.

Trip to the Holy Land an adventure in faith, Christian history

JERUSALEM — Tonight as I write these words, I’m about 6,000 miles away from the birthplace of Christianity, but just a few days ago, I was walking in the footsteps of Christ in the Holy Land.

Online ministries help parishes maintain community during lockdown

God has asked Deepa Kingry to serve all over the country: South Carolina, Minnesota, Georgia, New Jersey, Florida and, for the past three years, at St. Helen Parish in Glendale as the coordinator of youth and young adult ministry.