Catholics asked for input on the family ahead of Synod of Bishops
Catholics are being asked to participate in an online questionnaire about the family ahead of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops that takes place in Rome this October.
Vatican urges U.N. to act to protect women, girls in conflict zones
The plight of women and girls living in conflict zones who often are targeted for violence, including rape, must be addressed without delay, said an official with the Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations.
Pope recognizes martyrdom of Archbishop Romero
After decades of debate within the church, Pope Francis formally recognized that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed "in hatred of the faith" and not for purely political reasons.
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School celebrates 70 years of faith in education
Seventy years ago, Fr. Joseph Patterson realized the primarily Hispanic children in his congregation were not being well served by local segregated schools.
Phoenix Diocese Invites Catholics to Participate in Vatican Questionnaire on the Family
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted announced today the launch of a questionnaire for use at the October 2015 Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the theme,...
Diócesis de Phoenix Invita Católicos a Participar en Cuestionario del Vaticano sobre la Familia
Obispo Thomas J. Olmsted anuncio hoy el lanzamiento de un cuestionario para el Sínodo Ordinario de los Obispos en Octubre del 2015 sobre el...
Cruel and unusual punishment? Court to weigh in on lethal injections
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- When the Supreme Court weighs in on the constitutionality of the lethal- injection executions in Oklahoma this year, its ruling will...
Pontifical council to consider challenges women face in society, Church
Violence against women, cultural pressures regarding women's physical appearance, attitudes that subjugate women or that ignore male-female differences and the growing alienation of women from the Church in some parts of the world are themes the Pontifical Council for Culture is set to explore.
Bishop Nevares blesses ball field for student athletes
A parade of people stepped up to the plate long before Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares ever took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Jan. 22.
Students rally at Capitol in support of Catholic education
More than 1,000 students, teachers and parents filled a muddy lawn at the State Capitol Jan. 28. Their purpose and energy were far more solid.
