A Swiss Guard has faith, love, courage, patience, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The steadfast faith and love for the Catholic Church that have characterized members of the Swiss Guard for centuries must be part of the men’s lives even after they have stopped wearing their colorful medieval uniforms and carrying their halberds, Pope Francis said.

Catholic cemetery to celebrate Mexican Mother’s Day

Si dice "Mamá," "Nana," "Ma," "Madre" o "Mom," ven al cementerio católica el 10 de mayo para celebrar y recordar todas las madres. Artículo en inglés.

The miracle that led ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ to convert to Catholicism

LOS ANGELES (Church Pop) — Sir Alec Guinness is one of the most recognizable actors of the 20th century. While he appeared in lots of films over the years and won many awards, he is best known as having played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.

Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal government.

Imprisoned clergy of Dachau remembered for fearless faith

EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — When a virulent typhus epidemic swept through a World War II concentration camp in Dachau, Germany, in early 1945, many imprisoned Polish priests volunteered to minister to the dying men.

Principal jumps for Catholic education

When the staff was asked to get creative with incentives for reaching fundraising goals, the principal took it to the sky, literally!

Eighth-graders win state’s eCYBERMISSION

The Concrete Coolers is both the team name and solution St. John XXIII students proposed.

Clergy abuse survivors grateful after private meetings with pope

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After private meetings with Pope Francis, three survivors of clergy sexual abuse from Chile said they felt they had been heard and were hopeful for changes in the way the Catholic Church handles accusations of abuse.

Elementary students take center stage

Whether it was an all-student production or one with a cameo from a priest, young actors are gaining valuable skills.

Pope: Faith says ‘no’ to Satan, ‘yes’ to God

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Baptism requires rejecting Satan and professing one’s full faith in God, Pope Francis said.