Millennials at march say age group most aware of costs of abortion
Despite single-digit temperatures, thousands descended on Washington Jan. 22 to declare their opposition to abortion. Most of the red noses and chapped lips belonged to faces under 25.
Pope revives question of balancing dialogue, duty to proclaim Christ
A line in Pope Francis' first World Day of Communications' message revived the question of how Christians are called to both search for truth in others and proclaim the truth in Jesus Christ.
Young women religious reflect on their transformation
Younger women in religious life make up a mere sliver of the women in the religious-vocations picture. Being spread out among a host of different communities makes peer support even more difficult.
Giving Voice, a peer-led organization of women religious, is using regular retreats and networking to change that. The latest retreat, held Jan. 17-19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in west Phoenix, was aimed at women in their 20s and 30s.
Vatican is studying possible papal trips to Korea, other Asian nations
A possible papal trip to South Korea for an Asian youth gathering in August is under consideration as are invitations to the Philippines and Sri Lanka, the Vatican spokesman said.
Divisions among Christians are ‘a scandal,’ pope says at audience
The divisions that exist among Christians are a source of pain and scandal, and damage the credibility and work of spreading the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Diocesan leader takes key position at U-Mary in Tempe
TEMPE — Ryan Hanning has been named assistant vice president for strategic partnerships and director of cultural advancement at the University of Mary’s site...
Vatican confirms Obama will visit pope in March
Pope Francis will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Vatican March 27, the White House announced and the Vatican confirmed.
Founding members of student senate reflect on first semester at Catholic university
Mesa's first Catholic university opens its second semester Jan. 21. Students are returning for a second semester at Mesa's first Catholic university Jan. 21. Benedictine students found a values-based education enhanced their personal development and strenghtened their faith have one semester
Pope: Persecuted Christians must hunker down, hold tight to God, hope
Christians facing difficulties and discrimination, especially in the Middle East, can learn a valuable lesson from Japanese Christians who survived by clandestinely baptizing, praying and hiding during 250 years of harsh persecution, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis speaker series brings Church experts to Phoenix
Pope Francis has moved hearts and minds across the globe in the first year of his papacy. Now, a three-part speaker series will explore how he’s challenging the cultural divide.
