Catholic Charities showcases programs at inaugural breakfast
When Dr. Zlata Kovacevic arrived in the United States 20 years ago from Bosnia with her two daughters, she had nothing. Her husband, who had immigrated a year earlier, had died just the day before. It was a representative from Catholic Charities who met them at the airport and helped them resettle.
Pope, President Trump speak of hopes for peace
Pope Francis and U.S. President Donald Trump spent 30 minutes speaking privately in the library of the Apostolic Palace May 24, and as the president left, he told the pope, "I won't forget what you said."
Pope, Church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Pope Francis decried the “barbaric attack” on concertgoers in Manchester, adding his voice to Catholic leaders dismayed at what British officials said was the deadliest case of terrorism since 2005.
Catholic Communication Campaign helps faithful ‘connect with Christ’
In a world oftentimes inundated with “fake news” and sensationalism, Pope Francis encourages everyone to “engage in constructive forms of communication that reject prejudice towards others and foster a culture of encounter.”
St. Vincent de Paul breaks ground for new resource center
“We needed to find a community with hearts full of love and all of you were there,” Shannon Clancy told invited guests, many who supported the capital campaign.
Superintendent bids farewell — Champion of Catholic education closes chapter on distinguished career
MaryBeth Mueller’s tenure as a leader in Catholic education is coming to a close, but her passion that fueled decades of leadership resulting in national recognition remains undimmed.The superintendent and director of the diocesan Division of Education and Evangelization is retiring next month, following 31 years of service.
‘This is home’ — St. Juan Diego church in Chandler opens doors for first...
Crowds rivaled that of Easter and Christmas when Massgoers arrived before the previous one let out. The occasion marked a 12-year journey for St. Mary Parish, which includes St. Juan Diego Church, and gave many of its 4,700 or so families a church closer to their homes.
Iraqi immigrant mother holds to faith, heritage in U.S.
Maureen Antwan's 17-year-old son sees many possibilities here and wishes his mother would not worry so much about his future.
Fatima seers become Church’s youngest non-martyred saints [VIDEO]
FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) — Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and trust in the Lord.
Pope: Honor the believing, tender Mary, not a ‘plaster statue’
FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) — Mary’s example of believing and following Jesus is what matters most; she cannot be some image “of our own making” who Christians barter with for mercy, Pope Francis said.
