Student says many welcomed church’s ‘safe space’ amid Ferguson turmoil
People are seeking an understanding of why race is such a contentious subject in St. Louis, wanting to get to the "underlying issue" of why it is "so embedded" in its history, said Laura Downing, a student at St. Louis University.
Blessed Serra described as missionary ‘on fire’ heeding Christ’s call
To Andrew Galvan, Blessed Junipero Serra is a stalwart of faith and mission worthy of the title "saint."
Handful of new hires serves growing College of St. Scholastica
As enrollment grows in Arizona, so does faculty and administration, particularly in the college's social work and nursing program.
Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today’s “sad” situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.
Women religious find a place of honor on Mother’s Day
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the elderly men and women at the Jeanne Jugan Residence for senior care pray the Rosary with Sr. Constance Veit, they see her as more than one of the caregivers at the facility.
Wake Up The World: Q&A with Sr. Theresa Jodocy, OSB
To help mark the ongoing Year of Consecrated Life, The Catholic Sun is featuring each month members of religious communities who serve the Diocese of Phoenix.
Event aims to continue prayers following March for Life
Whether you're participating in a local, regional or national March for Life this month, there a "digital pilgrimage for life, of prayer and action, focusing on cherishing the gift of human life," that the faithful can take too or instead.
Cardinal Newman to be declared a saint
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization.
Pandemic casts spotlight on a nearly forgotten martyr: St. Corona
BONN, Germany (CNS) — She had become nearly forgotten. Little is known about the young woman who was killed for her Christian faith, presumably in the second century A.D. But now, a pandemic is shedding light on her: St. Corona.
During Lent, pope offers handy tips for preparing for confession
As Catholics are encouraged to make going to confession a significant part of their lives during Lent, Pope Francis offered some quick tips to help people prepare for the sacrament of penance.
