Young Hispanics flock to ‘Youth Catholic Congreso’
They came from all over the diocese, some 1,500 Catholic teenagers and young adults ready for a weekend of prayer, praise and talks geared toward evangelization.
Part of the family: Abuse survivors need special care, Australian says
A significant number of people no longer go to church "because of the abuse and we have to work out ways to deal with that," an observer at the Synod of Bishops on the family said.
Pray to lead with understanding hearts, credible voices, bishops told
At the opening Mass for the annual fall assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the USCCB president urged his brother bishops to pray for virtues that would help them be better spiritual leaders.
If airstrikes against Islamic State end, what is Canada’s Mideast role?
For two major Catholic agencies based in Canada, the Liberal government's decision to stop airstrikes against Islamic State positions in the Middle East begs the question: How must Canada act in that region?
College students bring support for Clean Power Plan to Congress
The students were in the U.S. Capitol Aug. 4 learning about the Clean Power Plan from representatives of the Catholic Climate Covenant, the Franciscan Action Network, the Friends Committee on National Legislation, WE ACT for Environmental Justice and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
French leaders pledge Notre Dame Cathedral again will grace Paris skyline
PARIS (CNS) — Church leaders joined government officials in saying they expect that Notre Dame Cathedral’s grandeur will be restored as firefighters extinguished the last flames of a fast-moving blaze that seriously damaged much of the iconic structure.
Martyrdom comes from following Christ without compromise, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There always will be martyrs among Christians in the world, Pope Francis said.
Catholics in Congress: one-third of House, one-quarter of Senate
The religious makeup of the 115th Congress is significantly Christian — 91 percent — with four more Catholics than last term.
Brownback OK’d as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a Catholic, to be the new U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom in the U.S. Department of State.
Not just pretty pictures: Church art is catechetical storybook of faith
Having so much world-famous art housed in Rome's churches and chapels has risked turning the city's sacred spaces into sightseer circuses.
