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Jesuit Father Arrupe’s sainthood cause officially opens in Rome

He was "rich" in such treasured qualities as the ability to listen, understand, respect, help and trust others, teaching many how to become "men and women for others," said Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, vicar of Rome.

At the border, communities vent anger toward Washington

"Now maybe Congress can focus on a package for Central America that addresses the root causes of migration," a rep at the Center for Migration Studies said. "This is the most effective and humane solution to the exodus."

Take up acts of service this Christmas season

The Christmas season is wonderful, but it sometimes induces a measure of guilt.

Marking feast day, pope asks Mary’s care of families seeking refuge

ROME (CNS) — In the heart of Rome, near streets of fancy shops already blinged out for Christmas shopping, Pope Francis prayed for Romans struggling to survive and for families in the city and around the world who face the same lack of welcome that Mary and Joseph experienced.

‘Sending Ceremony’ sees off lay missioners, one sister for worldwide ministries

The new lay missioners range in age from 23 to 69 and include individuals, couples, and a family of five. A sister is also being sent forth.

New coordinator for Safe Environment Training in Phoenix

The new coordinator for the Phoenix Diocese’s Safe Environment Training Office, Maria Escárcega, is a native of Arizona, is fluent in Spanish and has a background in the field of mental and behavioral health.

Bishops overwhelmingly approve pastoral letter against racism

BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approved a pastoral letter against racism Nov. 14 during their fall general meeting at Baltimore.

Nations are built by migrants, pope says

His off-the-cuff remarks were to a group of Scalabrinian Missionaries who minister to migrants, refugees and displaced persons.

Feast of Our Lady of La Vang

Although not formally recognized by the Vatican, Our Lady of La Vang’s to the Vietnamese people importance has been widely recognized.

Catholic college prof’s true-to-life soccer book optioned by Netflix

The author has told the team's story twice — first via a CNN article and after seeing reader comments that were both rewarding and disturbing, it turned into a book idea. "And I was off to the races," she wrote.