The Catholic Sun

Miracles, healings and a deeper appreciation for the intercession of the saints — that’s what’s expected at a Mesa parish that is now home to 65 first and second-class relics.

The Vatican has lifted its ban on the ordination of married men to the priesthood in Eastern Catholic churches outside their traditional territories, including in the United States, Canada and Australia.

At his installation as the ninth archbishop of Chicago Nov. 18, Archbishop Blase J.Cupich urged the congregation at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral to fearlessly share their faith recognizing that God calls them "to more" and "to greater things."

Pope Francis spent a Sunday afternoon at the papal villas in Castel Gandolfo, having lunch at the papal farm and blessing two new statues by an Argentine artist.

Not every meal at St. Vincent de Paul’s five dining rooms comes from a nonperishable box or a can. More and more of them are fresh from the organization’s own garden.

Lebanon's Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops called for the international community to work toward achieving peace in Syria and Iraq and for putting an end to terrorist organizations.

Pope Francis said he would attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in September, making it the first confirmed stop on what is expected to be a more extensive papal visit to North America.

Arizona Rosary Celebration Photos on Flickr Photos by Billy Hardiman. Reporting by Joyce Coronel. They came by the busload to implore the intercession of the Blessed...

Fr. William Waldron, who was incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix in 1970 and served at eight Valley parishes before retiring from St. Elizabeth Seton in Sun City, died Nov. 5. He was 88.

Xavier College Preparatory's golf team captured its fourth consecutive state title Nov. 7 by shooting a record-breaking 567 and finishing nine under par.