Pope Francis denies knowing of allegations against McCarrick
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Nearly a year later, Pope Francis denied claims made by a former apostolic nuncio to the United States who accused him and other Church officials of failing to act on accusations of abuse of conscience and power by former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.
Catholic Charities prepares for influx of sex trafficking victims during Super Bowl
A Super Bowl host city must prepare for a rise in tourism, and even more so, for an increased number of sex-trafficking victims.
Catholic groups keep benefit run, hike going strong
The Desert Nun Run and a Hike for the Homeless are both March 5 and consistently draw family-friendly crowds for a morning of fellowship and exercise while supporting the mission of each organizer.
Profiles in Mission: Barry and Adelaida Severson
We were blessed to be the chairs last year and were asked to chair it again this year.
Christian educators say Israeli policies could force school closures
Dozens of Christian schools in Israel could be shutting their doors this school year, but a Catholic priest is hoping a meeting with government officials can avoid that.
Faiths seek common ground to help vulnerable
The Diocese of Phoenix is set to strengthen its relationships with ecumenical and interfaith organizations focused on civil discourse and community initiatives in the New Year.
Catholic Answers hosts Summer Talk Series
Trent Horn, who once worked for the Diocese of Phoenix, is temporarily returning to the Valley to present Catholic Answers' Summer Talk Series. Each...
Mercy is greater than any evil, says bishop at Mass of Healing and Reconciliation
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted prayed with tearful victims of abuse, other laity who came in support, along with roughly 10 priests and deacons from the diocese who concelebrated and assisted at the Mass.
New pastoral approach does not change doctrine, Australian archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While Church doctrine must stay unchanged, an Australian archbishop expressed his hope that the Synod of Bishops will the lead the Church to a genuine pastoral approach using a new language of mercy toward families, particularly those in difficult situations.
Covenant House gives street kids respite from ‘bullets, bullies, perps’
Youth homelessness is a decades-old issue that Covenant House has been tackling via its shelter system for homeless and trafficked youth that provides them with education, job training, health assistance, pastoral and crisis care.
