Pope calls for stronger preparation for sacrament of marriage
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every heart longs for unconditional love and fidelity, Pope Francis said.
Getty Fire impacts a Catholic university, schools and retired sisters
By Oct. 29, the fire had burned more than 600 acres and was 5% contained with at least eight homes destroyed.
Leaders ready to launch social work program at College of St. Scholastica in Mesa
The College of St. Scholastica has added Timothy Schmaltz as an adjunct faculty associate and consultant at the school’s social work program based out of Mesa Community College (MCC).
Rain, rubble: With no help in sight, Nepalese try to salvage possessions
Five days after a powerful earthquake sowed death and devastation in Nepal, victims could be seen trying to salvage possessions from mountains of rubble amid intermittent rain in the suburbs of Kathmandu.
U.S. officials seek greater cooperation with Vatican on religious freedom
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Promoting religious freedom, providing humanitarian assistance and fighting human trafficking are three major issues the Vatican and the U.S. administration agree on and on which they will continue to coordinate efforts, panelists said at a joint symposium.
Mosaic of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam unveiled at basilica in Washington
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A mosaic of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was unveiled in Washington Jan. 26,...
Knowing how to cry opens one to tenderness, pope says at cemetery Mass
Those who are "poor in spirit," the pope said, are happy because heaven is their only treasure; heaven awaits them.
Pope offers prayers for quake victims, solidarity for relief workers
The devastation from a magnitude-7.8 earthquake included not just buildings collapsing from the tremors, but also people and villages being buried by landslides and avalanches triggered by the quake and aftershocks.
Vatican security always on high alert, chief says after IS threats
The head of Vatican security said Islamic State militants have threatened the Vatican, but there are no indications of any planned attack.
Indian church leader welcomes Obama remarks on religious freedom
An Indian Catholic leader welcomed the parting message of U.S. President Barack Obama, who reiterated freedom of religion as a fundamental right.
