New Young Catholic Professionals chapter could be headed to Phoenix
Being young, Catholic and in the local work force can be challenging, but soon such individuals will have the opportunity to connect with peers facing similar struggles by joining the nation’s newest chapter of Young Catholic Professionals and the first one based out of the Arizona.
‘Saint’ Serra highlights Hispanic contribution to U.S., official says
The canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra will give the United States its first Hispanic saint, which should help more Americans realize that the country was settled by both Hispanics and Anglos, said the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Student spotlight shines on singers, scholars, athletes
Students are spreading Christmas cheer and earning recognition for their work in and out of the classroom.
N.Y. high school students help prepare taxes through volunteer program
At Catholic Central High School, they blend in as regular students. In the nearby diocesan pastoral center, they're key accountants this time of year.
Court declines to review rulings overturning same-sex marriage bans
Rulings that overturned state bans on same-sex marriage in five states will be allowed to take effect, after the Supreme Court Oct. 6 declined to consider appeals of seven lower court rulings that such prohibitions are unconstitutional.
Poll: Pope’s favorability numbers down, and worse for handling of abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — With Pope Francis midway into the sixth year of his pontificate, the percentage of U.S. Catholics who view him favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down.
Fatima seers become Church’s youngest non-martyred saints [VIDEO]
FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) — Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and trust in the Lord.
Pope to honor fallen soldiers at American cemetery near Rome
More than 7,800 members of the U.S. military are buried at the 77-acre cemetery, many who died fighting World War II.
Fight corruption, work for common good, pope tells Mexican officials
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told Mexico’s president and government officials that the country’s future can be bright only if government and business leaders put an end to a culture of “favors” for the influential and scraps for the poor.
Nigerian calls West’s imposition of abortion ‘cultural supremacy’
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Western governments are “spitting in the face” of African democracy by trying to impose legal abortion against the wishes of most of the people in such countries, said a Nigerian-born pro-life campaigner.
