Phoenix police arrest murder suspect hours before requiem Mass
Phoenix police announced hours before the requiem Mass for Fr. Kenneth Walker that they have a suspect in custody for the murder of Fr. Walker and assault on Fr. Terra.
Priest killed in deadly attack at downtown Phoenix church
One priest was killed and a second remains in critical condition after a deadly attack on a downtown Phoenix Catholic church June 11.
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Women inmates say Catholic prison ministry brings them ‘closer to God’
After the five-year mark of incarceration, 85 percent of inmates have no visitors or contact from friends or family. More are finding a connection to their heavenly Father, however, thanks to the efforts of local priests, deacons and faithful prison ministry volunteers.
Catholics worldwide remember ‘heavy sacrifices’ on D-Day
"Present generations should express their full recognition to all those who made such a heavy sacrifice," the Vatican said in a message commemorating the June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy. A Catholic Army chaplain made the ultimate sacrifice.
Pope: Piety is embracing God, others with real love, not fake devotion
The gift of piety that the Holy Spirit gives us makes us meek; it makes us peaceful, patient and at peace with God in gentle service to others," Pope Francis said in his weekly general audience. He was continuing a series of audience talks about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Jesuit priest working with former refugees kidnapped in Afghanistan
Jesuit Refugee Service's country director in Afghanistan — a priest from India — was kidnapped June 2 as he was leaving a school serving children who were recently returned to Afghanistan after living as refugees in Iran or Pakistan.
Pope to meet with sex abuse victims, confirms investigation of Bertone
Pope Francis will meet with a group of sex abuse victims for the first time in June, he told reporters May 26.
Catholic Communication Campaign helps spread Gospel message
When it comes to sharing the Gospel message of Jesus Christ with more than 1 billion Catholics throughout the world, every form of communication is crucial.
Memorial Day doesn’t stand out for those who never forget the fallen
Memorial Day, the traditional kickoff of summer marked by family getaways, cookouts, picnics and parades, also includes somber events the day was created for such as wreath-laying ceremonies, prayer services and visits to war memorials. A few miles from the major war memorials, two Vietnam veterans at the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, planned to mark the holiday without any fanfare.
Pope invites Israeli, Palestinian leaders to Rome to pray for peace
Pope Francis invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli President Shimon Peres to pray together at the Vatican for peace between their nations.
