USA West Jesuits gather in Phoenix [VIDEO]
Phoenix served as host site for the first USA West Jesuit Gathering at St. Francis Xavier Aug. 18. It celebrated reuniting two former provinces as one.
Pope urges prayers for creation Sept. 1
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation should be a time for individuals to examine their lifestyles and the way they impact the environment, Pope Francis said.
Blessed Solanus lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal
DETROIT (CNS) — Blessed Solanus Casey always said that “as long as there is a spark of faith,” there can be no discouragement or sorrow, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes.
God listens to everybody — sinner, saint, victim, killer, pope says
Everyone lives a life that is often inconsistent or a "contradiction" because people can be both a sinner and a saint, a victim and a tormentor, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Guadalupe feast shows Mary’s closeness to those on margins
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which mirrored that of the indigenous people of the time, is a sign of Mary’s closeness to those who are marginalized, Pope Francis said.
Everyday Heroes: Army officer donates part of liver to save priest’s life
The priest opted not to go on a waiting list and no family member was a match. Fortunately a "brother" Knight was.
Ten years after Katrina, Mississippi resident is back where he belongs
BILOXI, Miss. (CNS) — After evacuating for Hurricane Katrina, Malcolm Ware couldn’t wait to get back to his apartment at the Santa Maria del...
Let Jesus be your pilot, archbishop says as Loreto jubilee begins
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating a jubilee year centered around Our Lady of Loreto, Catholics are called to “fly high” toward God and toward holiness, letting Jesus be their “pilot,” said Archbishop Fabio Dal Cin, papal delegate of the Italian Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto.
El Papa enfatiza la santidad de la vida en visitas el Año de la...
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Papa Francisco se revistió con un bata de hospital verde colocada sobre su casulla blanca e ingresó a la unidad de bebés recién nacidos de un hospital de Roma, observando las incubadoras, haciendo la señal de la cruz, animando a padres de familia preocupados.
Pope in Bangui: Open the doors of mercy, counter violence with love
Marking the first Sunday of Advent at the Mass with priests, religious, catechists and youths, Pope Francis urged the Catholic community to be committed to helping the country make a new start.
