Recapturing the public square: Sept. 17 event to provide ‘pep talk’ to Catholics
In the midst of a contentious political season, Catholics might be tempted to obey the maxim about steering clear of politics and religion in public. But that’s not what they’re called to do.
Author finds One World Trade Center a witness to nation’s spirit
"It's a secular site encoded with multiple symbols of faith, hope and love," she wrote in a new detailed, illustrated exploration of the political, structural and aesthetic forces that clashed, combined and coalesced before the building opened in October 2014.
Local Catholics rejoice as Pope Francis lifts up Teresa of Calcutta, model of charity
A trio of events paid homage to the canonization of the diminutive nun who once visited Arizona and captured the world’s heart with her humble service to the poor.
St. Teresa of Kolkata will always be ‘Mother’ Teresa, pope says
With a large tapestry bearing the portrait of the woman known as the "Saint of the Gutters" suspended above him, Pope Francis proclaimed the sainthood of Mother Teresa of Kolkata, hailing her courage and love for the poor.
Local Catholics gear up for Mother Teresa canonization
“Today we are going to make one strong resolution that in this beautiful city no man, no woman, no child will ever feel unwanted, unloved,” said Mother Teresa when she arrived in Phoenix Feb. 1, 1989. “Let us thank God in this great gift that we can share in his love by giving love to others.”
Pope proposes care for creation as a new work of mercy
Such concrete actions will benefit human life and the environment, Pope Francis said.
Mother Teresa in comic book, coins, letters [VIDEO]
Whether held publicly or privately, people are reflecting on Mother Teresa artifacts as The Catholic University of America in Washington's archivist discusses.
Poverty solutions almost absent as a presidential campaign issue
Poverty affects 46.7 million Americans and while it's not on the lips of the candidates, it some of their proposals are directed toward improving economic opportunity for the working classes and perhaps helping poor people as well.
Catholic musicians share favorite Mother Teresa quotes [VIDEO]
Jaime Cortez and Tom Booth are two of the many Catholic musicians OCP featured in a video series focused on the impact of Mother Teresa.
The mission of charity [VIDEO]
Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, explains the relationship between evangelization and charity in Mother Teresa's life and work.
