Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, pope tells diplomats

https://youtu.be/tVza8WEvdeY VATICAN CITY — Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred...

Burlington Diocese to celebrate Year of Creation in 2017

Scientists, activists and people of faith are assisting with the initiative and a forthcoming website will help Catholics in any diocese.

Pope calls for end to economic exploitation, power-hungry church

A divine Christ reflects a very human gaze of humility and selflessness, and he insists his disciples follow the beatitudes like he did, the pope said.

Homeless shelter volunteers put wheels in motion, create Spokes 4 Hope

Program volunteers fixed 127 bikes within a three-month span and continue to give people back the mobility that they need.

New daily EWTN call-in show features local voice as co-host

Debbie Georgianni, is finishing her third week of co-hosting “Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie,” a live call-in show that takes a fresh look at personal, spiritual and cultural issues all through a Catholic lens that draws on life experiences, solid theology and a lively conversation.

Homeschooled teen wins Catholic Textbook Project contest

Catholic Textbook Project announced Delaney McCartney from Gilbert as one of four winners in the publishing company's first, but highly sought after, history essay contest.

Living by church’s calendar at home draws families closer to saints, Mass

For some Catholic families, the liturgical "New Year" is tied to special traditions at home. This year the first Sunday is Dec. 3.

Gov. Ducey signs pro-life bill into law

As Catholics count down the final days until Easter, their bishops welcomed new pro-life legislation signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey March 30.

Advent tradition takes Phoenix Catholics to Navajo Nation

The Church is already halfway through Advent, the first season of the new liturgical year, a time to prepare to welcome anew the infant Jesus at Christmastime as well as His promised second coming.

‘Life’ efforts continue amid hopeful legislation

Coast to coast, here in the desert, a little farther north in the mountains or in cyberspace, local Catholics continue to stand up for life issues.