Spanish priest known for working with gangs jailed again in El Salvador
Fr. Rodriguez, known as Padre Tono, is being held by the national civil police. He's accused of various crimes regarding gang activities.
Pope asks for international action to help Iraq’s persecuted Christians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to pray for tens of thousands of Christians from villages in northeastern Iraq who were forced from their homes in the middle of the night by Islamic State militants.
Theft at St. Catherine of Siena School strips five classrooms of air conditioning
Phoenix police are processing evidence at St. Catherine of Siena School following the Aug. 1 theft of copper connected to five air conditioning units. Damage is estimated at up to $6,000 per unit.
Pope says memorize the beatitudes, assess your care for the needy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians should memorize not only the Ten Commandments but also the beatitudes, which Jesus taught as the path to true happiness, Pope Francis said.
St. John Bosco students achieve top scores in second year of testing
AIMS scores came out this week. Take a look at a unique national norm test that only one local Catholic school reportedly uses.
National Youth Awards honors local actors, student plays
A school’s auditorium or performing arts theatre is far removed from the lights of Broadway, but that doesn’t mean its theatrical production can’t rival it in quality. At least that's judging by this year's student theatre awards.
Knights convene to celebrate their charitable works, fraternal programs
ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) -- Setting the tone for the 132nd annual Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Orlando Bishop John. G. Noonan noted shifting social trends and the turbulence of world events but also emphasized the hope of faith and fraternity among Christians.
Bishop hopes Hawaii cathedral will be ‘spiritual destination’ for many
The Vatican has designated Honolulu's Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace as a minor basilica in recognition of its historic and spiritual significance. The bishop hopes the place of "prayer, worship and celebration of the sacraments for generations," will now bring in more pilgrims.
Chinese bishop urges Catholics to hold firm as religious symbols removed
HONG KONG (CNS) -- Bishop Vincent Zhu Weifang of Wenzhou has written an open letter to Catholics in the diocese, asking them to defend their "rights and dignity" during a campaign by the local government to demolish religious symbols.
On eve of pope’s visit, Americans in South Korea build Catholic faith
A Maryknoll sister's ministry in South Korea began more than 50 years ago — after the Korean War ended. Her ministry symbolizes the strong bonds that have been built over the decades between Americans and South Koreans.
