Climate encyclical expected to send strong moral message to the world
Pope Francis' upcoming encyclical on ecology and climate is expected to send a strong moral message -- one message that could make some readers uncomfortable, some observers say.
Pope urges those who have made mistakes to ‘turn back’ to Jesus
Anyone who has taken the wrong road in life can "turn back" and experience the mercy of Jesus, Pope Francis told tens of thousands of mostly young pilgrims about to set off on an overnight walk.
Bishop Olmsted ordains three men en route to priesthood to diaconate
Three Phoenix seminarians are one formal step away from priesthood following their May 31 ordination to the diaconate.
‘John 17’ unites Catholics and Protestants for day of prayer
Not so long ago, the idea of bringing together hundreds of Catholic and Protestant followers of Christ for a day of prayer was unthinkable.
Celebrating Corpus Christi feast, pope honors persecuted Christians
The Eucharist is the seal of God's covenant, uniting Christians and giving them the strength to bring God's love to others, even when faith carries a high price, Pope Francis said.
Administering mercy: Facilitating forgiveness does not downplay sin
Always, but especially during a Holy Year, the Catholic Church does everything possible to help Catholics repent of their sins, receive forgiveness and draw closer to God.
EWTN broadcast facility in California is network’s first on West Coast
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (CNS) — A new broadcast facility on the Diocese of Orange’s Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove is the Eternal Word...
Irish archbishop distances himself from U.S. cardinal’s same-sex remarks
The head of the Irish bishops' conference distanced himself from comments made by U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke concerning Irish voters who backed same-sex marriage.
Pope heads to Bosnia as ‘brother messenger of peace’
Pope Francis said he will dedicate his one-day visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina to encouraging a minority Catholic community in the faith, fostering ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and calling for peace and harmony after the devastations of war.
Fondos de CDA apoyan formación de la fe en las parroquias
En gran medida, la catequesis sistemática es la responsabilidad de las parroquias a través de sus programas de educación religiosa (RE) que enseñan la...
