Admitting fewer refugees ‘runs counter’ to U.S. values, say USCCB leaders

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A proposal to reduce the number of refugee admissions to the United States to fewer than 30,000 “would be wholly counter to our values as a nation of immigrants,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chair of the bishops’ Committee on Migration.

Immaculate Conception is feast of hope for sinners, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary, conceived without sin, is a “masterpiece” who reflects “the beauty of God who is all love, grace and self-giving,” Pope Francis said on the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Failures are par for the course toward salvation, says Pope Francis

The road to salvation may be pitted with failures, but God uses them and overturns them to manifest his love for his people, said Pope Francis.

South Asia vocations coming from nontraditional Catholic communities

The presence of brothers in several congregations in the region may well be nearing an end while others are seeing more from tribal and socially poor groups.

Knights on Bikes raise $31K for Parkinson’s patients

Motorcycle-riding members of the Knights of Columbus presented proceeds from a recent ride to a wellness center in Gilbert Dec. 11.

National collection to help break cycle of poverty set for Nov. 23-24

Many parishes will hold the collection this weekend with funds supporting both local and national poverty efforts.

University of Mary – Tempe welcomes teens to campus for ‘Summer Institute’

With 80 percent of Catholic youth leaving their faith by age 23, the need for Catholic education during the college years has never been more pressing.

Fondos de CDA apoyan formación de la fe en las parroquias

En gran medida, la catequesis sistemática es la responsabilidad de las parroquias a través de sus programas de educación religiosa (RE) que enseñan la...

Bleak Christmas faces church in quake-ravaged Nepal amid crippling blockade

An economic blockade is to blame. Shortages on fuel, gas, medicine and food plus unreliable electricity made conditions "worse than after the earthquake."

Kentucky Archbishop advises prayer routine, Scripture reading if confined at home

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Times of uncertainty are times to stay especially close to Christ and one another — though not necessarily in close physical proximity — said Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville.