Pope Francis shares personal stories of his faith at Pentecost vigil
With humor and passion, Pope Francis shared highlights of his personal faith journey and explained some key points of his teaching to an enthusiastic crowd of representatives from Catholic lay movements.
Ripple effect continues five years after immigration raid on Iowa plant
Carrying red flowers representing the 389 workers arrested during a 2008 raid, hundreds of people participated in a Walk for Justice and interfaith prayer service to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the immigration raid on the Agriprocessors Plant in Postville.
Pavone: ‘Truth of abortion’ exposed in trial will bring end to abortion
Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, predicted "the end of abortion in our lifetime" in a recent talk he gave in Madison sponsored by Wisconsin Right to Life.
Recognize your sin, ask forgiveness, pope says at Mass
The key problem in everyone's relationship with God is not that they sin, but that they are not ashamed of their sin and don't ask forgiveness, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal says Gosnell’s atrocities point to ‘liberal abortion culture’
If New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushes to have "a right to an abortion" codified in state law, he will face "vociferous" and "rigorous" opposition from Catholic and other pro-lifers, said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.
Knights of Columbus gives 1st Way new ultrasound machine
Women considering an abortion will soon have a new window into the womb that could change their mind, thanks to the Knights of Columbus. Nine months ago, five local Knights of Columbus councils began fund raising efforts in order to help 1st Way Pregnancy Center purchase a 4-D ultrasound machine.
Fellowship’s campus missionaries help college students find ‘meaning’
A diverse group of young college women lounged on couches at the entrance of the George Mason University Student Union on a recent afternoon. Ninoska Moratin, a campus missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, better known as FOCUS, entreated the students to review their week as she began the Bible study.
Annual audit shows number of abuse allegations in church dropped in 2012
The annual audit of diocesan compliance with the U.S. Catholic Church's "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" found a drop in the number of allegations, number of victims and number of offenders reported in 2012.
Papal observer urges U.N. to take steps to end violence in Syria
World leaders must step up to call for an end to the escalating violence in war-torn Syria to stop the killing of innocent people and halt human rights violations, said the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations.
Deliverance: Spanish exorcist to visit Diocese of Phoenix
When Fr. José Antonio Fortea Cucurull began his ministry as an exorcist, he was the only one in all of Spain. That was some 15 years ago.
