Catholic coffee shop paves the way to Calvary

The co-owners — a husband and wife duo — wanted the outside of their shop to reflect as much of their Catholic identity as the inside does. The community created the stations.

Gift of sexuality promotes generous culture of encounter, says Denver archbishop on ‘Humanae Vitae’

Society today has a “toxic” understanding of love, marriage, sex and the family as it relates to God and the gift of human sexuality.

Supreme Court examines freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In oral arguments before the Supreme Court March 20, justices seemed skeptical about a California law that requires pro-life pregnancy centers in the state to visibly display information about abortions to their clients that the centers say violates their right to free speech.

A Pilgrim’s Journey to the Beehive State – Day 4

ABOVE: A view from atop Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park March 20. The spot is roughly 8,000 feet above sea level. (Jeff Grant/CATHOLIC SUN) KANAB, Utah — At the outset of our trip, we were told there would be variety and opportunity to experience God’s presence in different settings. One of the themes of this pilgrimage has been allowing the Lord to speak to us through His creation.

Imitate St. Pio’s life, don’t forget poor, marginalized, pope says

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Italy (CNS) - Many people admire St. Padre Pio, but too few imitate him, especially in his care for the weak, the sick and those who modern culture treats as disposable, Pope Francis said during Mass at Padre Pio's shrine.

Journey to freedom

For Echo Sullivan, it is the faith of her late husband that’s guiding her into the Catholic Church. Sullivan was one of 600 catechumens who crowded Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral for the Rite of Election Feb. 18.

A Pilgrim’s Journey to the Beehive State — Day 3

SALT LAKE CITY — Imagine for a moment your life begins at 5 a.m. with prayer, followed by scripture readings and music … all before breakfast.

Catholic Community Foundation awards largest group of scholarships ever

Recipients are “the hands and feet of Christ. They do the Lord’s work every day, and that’s why they received the award, explained Pam Hammond, the foundation’s manager of programs and community outreach.

Pope asks youths to help rejuvenate Church; youths ask Church to listen

ROME (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs the enthusiasm, daring and hope of young people so that it can preach the Gospel energetically and respond to the questions men and women raise today, Pope Francis told some 300 young adults.

A Pilgrim’s Journey to the Beehive State – Day 2

SALT LAKE CITY — It was a morning of beauty, wonder and majesty reflected in God’s creation as the 45 pilgrims on the Friends of the Cathedral Pilgrimage traveled to Zion National Park in southwest Utah.