Transcript shows pope’s distinction between gay marriage, civil unions
When Pope Francis said gay people have a right to be in a family and that gay couples needed some form of civil law to protect their rights, he was not saying that gay couples should have a right to adopt children.
Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
St. Jude Thaddeus draws immense devotion from Mexico’s downtrodden
MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- Arturo Rodríguez asked St. Jude Thaddeus "for a big favor." A chauffeur in Mexico City, Rodríguez said a relative was...
Bishops: Pope’s civil union remarks won’t change teaching on marriage
Pope Francis' expression of openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights does not change church teaching on marriage as being between one woman and one man, said several U.S. bishops and dioceses.
Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.
In virtual seminar, Catholics urged to stand for faith in public square
Ahead of what has been described as one of the most contentious elections in the United States, the Diocese of Phoenix offered a perspective on the role and responsibility of Catholics in the voting booth during its recent "Catholics in the Public Square Seminar" live-streamed from the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
Pope repeats call to divert funds from military to fighting hunger
Pope Francis urged a global move to divert money from national military spending and use it to "definitely defeat hunger."
Homeless and day resource center to open this month in Bullhead City
A 57-bed homeless and day resource center serving Bullhead City and the surrounding area will open with limited services under strict health and safety protocols for individuals and families experiencing homelessness beginning Oct. 21.
Supreme Court confirmation hearings highlight health care, religion
The Oct. 12 start of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett had two distinct focuses.
With focus on Gospel of Life, NY-based sisters set to expand religious community to...
A growing community of religious sisters with a zeal for the Gospel of Life and the New Evangelization will soon call Phoenix home.
