Supporting CRS beyond Lent

While many Catholics think about Catholic Relief Services during Lent, there are ways to do so beyond those 40 days. “It’s part of who...

Some traditional formalities do not ring true with Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring.

After four decades, longtime champion of Natural Family Planning to retire

St. Paul VI’s landmark encyclical Humanae Vitae was in its infancy when Cindy Leonard and her husband answered the call to share the Church’s good news about human sexuality and God’s plan for marriage.

‘Special place’ of peace, contemplation: bishop dedicates new high school’s chapel altar

AVONDALE — The chapel at St. John Paul II Catholic High School is both a place where students can worship most days of the week as well as pray privately.

Pompeo says Trump administration tightening pro-life Mexico City Policy

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Historically, it is a policy that is completely at the mercy of whichever party currently controls the White House.

FSL doubles as learning lab for Creighton’s nursing students

Future nurses studying at Creighton University’s School of Medicine at the Phoenix Regional Campus are finding more and more how the bulk of their profession can and should be done apart from hospitals.

Profiles in Mission: Camie Rasband

I wanted to have a job that was more than just a job. I wanted to make sure I was doing something that could also help people.

Arab Israeli fights to visit father’s grave, now surrounded by air base

MA’ALUL VILLAGE REMAINS, Israel (CNS) — The destroyed Arab village of Ma’alul, located just outside of Nazareth, does not appear on any Israeli map, but it is etched on Salwa Salem Copty’s heart.

Inmates embrace fresh start on friendships, life, through prison ministry support

One volunteer greets inmates upon release with a metal cylinder containing small, essential gifts. It's also "their bucket list to put their plans and dreams in."

Pope urges officials to preserve Rome’s historic, spiritual traditions

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the capital of Italy and center of Catholicism, the city of Rome must work with the Catholic Church to preserve and defend its rich historical and spiritual traditions, Pope Francis said.