Faithful, ‘infected with God’s DNA,’ called to embrace diverse ‘movement of love’

To experience the effect Martin Luther King, Jr., left on America 50 years ago was to glance at the Behnke family during the Mass in his honor.

Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says

People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not "fake news" designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said.

Pennsylvania priests hiking the Grand Canyon inspired by ‘grandeur of God’

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CNS) — The beauty of the great outdoors and the spirit of God that it exudes came into full view for three priests of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who experienced the grandeur of the Grand Canyon in the fall.

At Lima Mass for 1.3 million, Pope Francis preaches message of hope

LIMA, Peru (CNS) — Pope Francis took his message of hope to this sprawling, dusty capital of Peru, celebrating Mass within view of the rocky, waterless Andean slopes where most of the city’s poorest residents live.

Smoke but no fire on bus during papal visit

Journalists covering Pope Francis' visit in Santiago, Chile, added not one, but two tales to their oral history of papal-trip misadventures.

Exceptional learners find welcome in Catholic schools

Catholic schools are entrusted with the mission of nurturing and developing the faith in students, and that includes those with special needs.

Feast of St. Agnes, Jan. 21

Agnes may have been only 12 or 13 when she died a martyr’s death in Rome. According to tradition, she refused to consider marrying and consecrated her maidenhood to God.

Vatican astronomer’s presentation provides heavenly insight

GLENDALE — Despite the perception that astronomy and, indeed, all science was incompatible with faith, Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno says it is, in fact, quite the opposite.

‘Machisimo’ culture blinds women’s leading role in society, pope says

PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru (CNS) — Society cannot look the other way and allow a culture that demeans the dignity of women to persist, Pope Francis said.

St. Joseph the Worker receives sizable grant to further employment mission

An average of 10 people per day became gainfully employed in the last fiscal year. The figure goes higher if you just count weekdays.