Feast of St. Katharine Drexel, March 3

The daughter of a wealthy Philadelphia banker, Katharine received marriage proposals but wanted to become a contemplative nun.

Salvation is gift of God, brings people into community, document says

Salvation in Christ is a gift of God that cannot be earned by human efforts alone, and it is not simply some kind of interior transformation, but touches the way Christians live in the world and relate to others, said a new document from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Christian leaders reopen Church of the Holy Sepulcher after ’emergency’

The church's 10 Franciscan friars continued three days of celebrated Masses for the intentions of the pilgrims who were unable to pray in the church, where tradition holds that Jesus was buried.

Cardinal blesses cemetery plaques honoring memory, legacy of slaves

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Saying the time had come to “right a wrong,” Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl blessed and dedicated commemorative bronze plaques honoring unknown enslaved men, women and children buried throughout the Archdiocese of Washington.

Coping with school shootings: surreal part of U.S. students’ routine

When classes resume at Stoneman Douglas on a modified schedule Feb. 28, they will face all their usual routines and challenges right up against the horrific memories of the fear and loss of just two weeks before.

Inspiring pope: Francis often speaks of Paul VI’s influence on him

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While Pope Francis thinks Blessed Paul VI wrote “the greatest pastoral document that has ever been written,” great writing does not make a pope a saint.

Court blocks Trump administration’s effort to end DACA in March

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s effort to end a program in March that protects young adults brought to the U.S. without legal permission as minors.

National Gallery exhibit explores St. Francis’ reception of stigmata

WASHINGTON (CNS) — St. Francis of Assisi’s reception of the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, at La Verna in Italy and its depiction by artists beginning in the 15th century is the focus of a National Gallery of Art exhibit.

How Lent heals [VIDEO]

A quick reflection on three spiritual dysfunctions in us and how prayer, fasting and almsgiving heal each one.

Catechism expert returns to Phoenix to re-energize catechists, school teachers

Dual talks will address “God’s Pedagogy: A Family Model for Education” and “The Family: Living Symbol of the Father’s Loving Plan.”