Pope clears way for beatification of Salvadoran Jesuit, companions
The Vatican announced Feb. 22 that Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a fellow Jesuit, Salvadoran Father Rutilio Grande, and two companions who were murdered en route to a novena in 1977 in El Salvador.
Pope recognizes miracle in sainthood cause of young tech whiz
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis formally recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who the pope has said is a role model for young men and women today.
In Detroit, families begin to see Sundays as a day of rest, togetherness
The material, available for free online, focuses largely on family dialogue, giving families a chance to digest the material together and bounce ideas off each other.
Shut off cellphone, open Bible for Lent, pope tells faithful
It's a time to remove distractions and bitterness in order to better hear God and those in need, the pope said.
Diocese of Phoenix statement on death of John ‘Jack’ D. Spaulding
The Diocese of Phoenix has learned that John “Jack” D. Spaulding died Feb. 25.
Pope: Lent is a time to reflect on God’s love, not ‘useless sermons’
ROME (CNS) — Ashes not only symbolize humanity’s frail mortality but are also a reminder of God’s infinite love of people, whom He created from dust, Pope Francis said.
High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24 that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city’s foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents.
Priest hopes being in spotlight at Groban concert can inspire good
WINDSOR, Ontario (CNS) — Everything about that Sunday night was a surprise for Fr. Patrick Setto, starting with his cousins surprising him with tickets to a Josh Groban concert in Windsor, across the border from Detroit, and ending with the world-famous tenor passing off his microphone to the priest.
Bishop Wall: Pope Francis ‘passionate about life’ from conception to natural death
Gallup, N.M. (CNA) — After visiting with Pope Francis for two and a half hours during his region’s “ad limina” visit, Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico told CNA that he was encouraged by the Holy Father’s passion for the pro-life movement, his love for the vulnerable in society, and his willingness to discuss anything.
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.
