Open house aims to bring school’s dream to further fruition
As summer vacation inches near, students might be tempted to daydream while at school.
At St. Francis Xavier School, that’s okay. Students will soon have...
Three Phoenix seminarians graduate from Josephinum
Three Phoenix seminarians studying for the priesthood earned bachelor degrees May 12 from the Pontifical College Josephinum. It marked completion of the first phase...
Obama ‘accommodation’ offers no fundamental change, USCCB attorneys say
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Although the Obama administration's proposed "accommodation" for religious employers to the mandate that contraceptives and sterilization be included in most health...
USCCB joins in petition asking US to change ‘outdated’ nuclear policy
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined about four dozen other national organizations in amassing more than 50,000 signatures on a...
Traditionalists and Rome strike contrasting notes on Jews
MENZINGEN, Switzerland (CNS) -- Of all the controversies associated with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, no topic provokes stronger reactions inside or...
Sarajevo’s Catholic leaders, mayor spar over minority rights
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Sarajevo Catholic officials say the city's Muslim-dominated government is not protecting minority rights, but the mayor said his city is...
Vatican says reconciliation talks with SSPX still ongoing
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Reconciliation talks between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X have not reached their conclusion but will continue,...
Arizona Catholic Conference 2012 legislative wrap-up
On May 3, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 8:25 p.m. after spending 116 days in session. While there were many items of historical significance this year, including the celebration of Arizona’s Centennial, perhaps the most significant item is that the 2012 legislative session can be called the best session ever for pro-life and religious freedom issues!
Georgetown criticized for having Sebelius speak at commencement event
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius delivered her remarks as scheduled May 18 at Georgetown University at an awards ceremony...
We are family: Pope to give Catholic families hope in troubled times
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI will meet with the world's families at a time when the institution of the family is under...
