‘Dangerous’ bill on seal of confession withdrawn before key hearing
The California bill was shelved by its sponsor amid a remarkable grassroots campaign mounted by the state's Catholics, members of other faith groups, and religious liberty advocates from across the country.
Forever in bluejeans: Icon painter brings Minnesota martyr to life
ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Nick Markell had never heard of Christian Brother James Miller when Cretin-Derham Hall High School first commissioned the acclaimed artist to paint an icon of the martyr.
Almsgiving: An overshadowed Lenten pillar has something to say
An almsgiving plan doesn't necessarily need to be about giving money but also could be a donation of time, energy or talents to those in need.
‘Sun’ recognized by Catholic Press Association
The Catholic Press Association recognized the work and talent of various members of The Catholic Sun staff and Media Ministry, which is based at St. Mary’s in Chandler, but supports other diocesan events, for their design, writing and photography skills in 2016 at its Catholic Press Convention in Quebec City June 23.
Cardinal Pell’s victim questions six-year jail sentence, fears appeal
Judge Peter Kidd, who imposed the sentence March 13, said was it shorter than usual due to Cardinal Pell's age, 77, and ill health.
Mexican shelters tell of harassment since U.S.-Mexico deal on migrants
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Soldiers appeared recently at the diocesan migrant shelter in the northern Mexican city of Saltillo and demanded to see the identifications of its guests.
Catholic businesses fear backlash after Supreme Court decision redefining marriage
Catholic voices offered a decidedly different take for the secular media on the topic of marriage.
Devoted sister dies, leaves lasting legacy in Phoenix
Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Joan Pfeiffer, former resident of the sisters’ Casa Guadalupe in Mesa who was heavily involved in hospital ministry at Chandler Regional Hospital, died Feb. 19 at the age of 80.
Court rules against Little Sisters plea to avoid way to bypass mandate
DENVER (CNS) — The Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious entities are not substantially burdened by procedures set out by the federal...
Asia Bibi: People must help Pakistanis falsely accused of blasphemy
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — The “whole world” should put pressure on Pakistan to either scrap or reform its controversial blasphemy laws, said Asia Bibi, the Catholic mother freed after eight years on death row.
