Young martyr a symbol of hope for Mexico’s priests, official says
ROME (CNS) — The heroism of Mexico’s newest saint, St. José Sánchez del Río, should embolden the nation’s priests to continue their ministry with trust in God, said the vice postulator of the young saint’s cause.
Catholic leaders welcome release of 21 kidnapped Chibok girls
Freedom came more than two years later, but only a small fraction of the secondary school girls were released.
Encuentra nuestro obispo, parte del ‘Sacerdote’ serie de videos [VIDEO]
Aquí, Obispo Auxiliar Eduardo A. Nevares obispo auxiliar de Phoenix, y familias normales hablan vocaciones.
Three Americans among 17 new cardinals announced by pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will conclude the Year of Mercy by creating 17 new cardinals, including three from the United States: Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago; Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican office for laity, family and life and former bishop of Dallas; and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis.
Cathedral rector offers guidance for Catholics in the voting booth [VIDEO]
In his homily during the weekly televised Mass Oct. 2, Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral rector Fr. John Lankeit reflected on the difference between those issues where Catholics can exercise prudential judgment and those which are intrinsic evils, specifically tackling the topic of abortion. The video of Fr. Lankeit's homily has been shared on several news outlets and had reached more than 30,000 views as of Oct. 6.
There’s a new national shrine dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (CNA/EWTN News) — Adding to the more than 70 national shrines in the United States, the St. Thérèse Shrine in Juneau, Alaska was added by the U.S. bishops to the national list on her Oct. 1 feast day this year.
Mira al primer episodio de ‘Sacerdote’ [VIDEO]
Regresa cada día para las siguinetes dos semanas a youtube.com/mifecatolica para más historias similares.
Franciscan trio with Arizona ties takes steps toward priesthood
Their vocation stories show the universality of the Catholic Church. Each spent time serving the Diocese of Phoenix during formation, but not one of them grew up speaking English.
Pope sees ‘global war’ against marriage, urges Church help for couples [VIDEO]
TBILISI, Georgia (CNS) — Pope Francis said a global war against marriage is underway and Catholics must respond by helping couples stay strong and by providing pastoral care to those experiencing difficulty.
‘Moved by Mercy’ is theme of Respect Life Month, yearlong observance
"Like the good Samaritan, may we always treat each person with merciful love and respect that affirms the gift of his or her life," downloadable packet material says.
