Pope, Russian Orthodox patriarch to meet in Cuba, Vatican announces
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After almost three decades of tense Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations, Pope Francis will meet Patriarch Kirill of Moscow Feb. 12 in Cuba on the pope’s way to Mexico. It will be the first-ever meeting of a pope and Moscow patriarch, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told reporters Feb. 5.
Bishop Dino guides students through filling up their toolbox for success at statewide Catholic...
Students require quite a few supplies before entering a learning environment. Fortunately, their toolbox — their mind — is within reach.
Show world God’s closeness and care, pope tells religious
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An encounter with Jesus changes people’s lives, and that should be especially noticeable in those who are consecrated completely to serving God, the Church and others, Pope Francis said.
Carolina Panthers linebacker says faith impacts his outlook on life
Luke Kuechly, a product of a Catholic boys school and a graduate of Boston College, is known as a fierce competitor who does not give up plus a natural and humble leader, the person everyone calls "the nicest guy on the team."
‘Red Mass’ homilist challenges lawyers, lawmakers, to see the face of Christ
Christ crucified, a Texas bishop told Arizona legislators, attorneys and judges, “looks at us and says, ‘Will you respond to Me as your brother?’
Annual diocesan charity appeal supports works of mercy
Timothy and JoAnn Holland, this year’s co-chairs for the annual diocesan Charity and Development Appeal (CDA), have a simple message: if every Catholic gave one dollar more than they did last year, the campaign would raise an extra $700,000.
Enjoying ‘paczki’ on Fat Tuesday prepares soul for the ‘sacrifices of Lent’
In the days before Lent, there's nothing more traditional at Kiedrowski's Simply Delicious Bakery than delectable paczki -- pronounced poonch-key in Polish -- deep-fried sugary doughnuts that taste like what Mom and Grandma used to make.
St. Francis Xavier parishioners see ‘Master’s Plan’ come to life
Three words sum up a decade of planning, fundraising and building at St. Francis Xavier Parish.: it is finished.
Mercy, mission go together, pope says
An estimated 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the first of a series of jubilee audiences to be held one Saturday each month throughout the Holy Year of Mercy.
Pope’s visit to Mexico has special significance to Arizona Catholics
The significance of Pope Francis’ planned apostolic visit to Mexico Feb. 12-17 is not lost on the faithful in the Diocese of Phoenix. “While Mexico has its own unique heritage and culture, we can be sure that much of what Pope Francis says and does there will have great relevance for us in Arizona,” said Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. “I look forward to his pastoral visit to our neighbors to the south, and pray for a safe and fruitful pastoral journey by Pope Francis.”
