Student Turkey Bowl strikes out hunger
Fellowship, food drives, fellowship, airports and massive meals are traditional parts of the Thanksgiving weekend, but student bowling added a new twist.
Pope, at Mass with millions, tells Filipinos to protect the family
Pope Francis told a crowd of at least 6 million gathered in a Manila park to protect the family "against insidious attacks and programs contrary to all that we hold true and sacred, all that is most beautiful and noble in our culture."
Upcoming pro-life events target youth
When the Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973, it also unleashed decades of protest and prayer.
Scottsdale, hospice communities mourn loss of beloved priest
Fr. Brian Fenlon was the founding pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Scottsdale where he served for 15 years until his retirement.
Vatican announces canonical investigation of Cardinal Pell
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The day Australian Cardinal George Pell was jailed in Melbourne after being found guilty of child sexual abuse, the Vatican announced his case would be investigated by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
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.
Veteran says ‘Little Flower’ kept him alive during months of bombing runs
Despite an enemy plane zooming straight at him with machine guns blazing, not one piece of lead penetrated the cockpit.
Lack of transparency harms church, justice, victims, says German cardinal
Transparent, reliable and respectful administration is critical for counteracting sinful behavior within the Catholic Church, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.
Veterans cook up new careers with help of Catholic Charities café
Its third crop of interns is brewing now, thanks to Catholic Charities staff who invests in them.
Mary’s assumption shows life’s aim is to be with God, pope says
"The 'great things' the Almighty has done for her touch us deeply, speak of our journey through life and remind us of the destination that awaits us: the house of the Father," Pope Francis said.
