After clashes in Mali, bishop says country faces ‘grave danger’
A Catholic bishop in Mali has warned his country still faces "grave danger" after new clashes between French troops and Islamist insurgents.
Bishop criticizes Catholic health plan for following HHS mandate
Bishop Paul J. Swain of Sioux Falls criticized a South Dakota Catholic health care plan's decision to comply with the federal contraceptive mandate for some of its clients, saying the situation "creates public scandal."
Pope washes feet of 12 young detainees to serve them ‘from the heart’
Pope Francis told young inmates that, just as Jesus came to help and serve others, he, too, was at their service as a priest and bishop.
High court: Definition of marriage less a focus than who’s defining it
In its second day of oral arguments about aspects of laws related to same-sex marriage March 27, the Supreme Court spent little time discussing the actual definition of marriage, focusing instead on issues of jurisdiction, state's rights, motives behind the federal Defense of Marriage Act and timing.
University of Mary celebrates Arizona’s first graduating class
Seventeen faculty and staff serving at 11 local Catholic elementary and high schools became the first graduating class from the University of Mary's Tempe campus. Bishops and priests from both dioceses gathered for a Baccalaureate Mass and celebration.
Got Baby? ‘Tot Tank’ inspires drivers
You might have seen him on the road. Fr. Don Kline, pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, recently had his car wrapped in a colorful display of baby pictures. The vehicle, dubbed the “Tot Tank,” also advertises GotBaby.org, a website he and his brother created.
Pope urges Vatican employees to meditate on God’s patience
Continuing to invite Vatican employees to morning Mass, Pope Francis told the head of the Vatican health service and members of the photography staff of the Vatican newspaper to keep in mind throughout Holy Week just how patient God is.
Pope Francis meets retired Pope Benedict, says ‘we’re brothers’
With a warm embrace, a helping hand, shared prayer, a long discussion and lunch together, Pope Francis spent several hours with retired Pope Benedict XVI March 23 at the papal summer villa.
North Dakota lawmakers OK bill defining life starts at conception
A personhood bill that defines life as starting at conception passed the North Dakota House March 22 in a 57-35 vote. The state Senate in February approved the measure to outlaw abortion in the state. The House's action now sends it to the desk of Gov. Jack Dalrymple for his signature. The Associated Press said he has not indicated whether he will sign it.
Women’s Conference speakers show importance of walking in faith
More than 600 Catholic women from across the diocese drove, carpooled or chartered a bus to get to the daylong diocesan Women's Conference March 16 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish.
