Hispanic leaders from across the religious, political spectrum sign ‘Declaration of Values’
Hispanic leaders came together in front of the state Capitol May 14 to publicly sign a declaration of values that addresses threats to the family.
People of faith must advocate for religious liberty, says House speaker
He made the comments at the 12th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, which drew a record high of about 1,300 attendees.
Priestly president bids farewell to Brophy
Jesuit Father Edward Reese is stepping down as president of Brophy College Preparatory shortly after the May 21 graduation.
Economy of exclusion, inequality caused growth of poverty, pope says
The impact is clear even in the most developed countries where poverty and social decay "represent a serious threat to families, the middle class and youth, Pope Francis said May 13.
Pope tells women religious Vatican will study women deacons
Pope Francis told some 900 superiors general, representing almost 500,000 sisters around the world, he would set up a commission to study the New Testament deaconesses.
Pope names new bishop for Phoenix Byzantine Eparchy, accepts Bishop Dino’s resignation
PHOENIX — Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Stephen Pazak as the fifth bishop of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Gerald N. Dino, 76. Bishop Pazak currently leads the Byzantine Eparchy of Sts. Cyril and Methodius of Toronto.
Iowa mother, 89, relishes her caregiver role for disabled 63-year-old son
Verabeth Bricker entered motherhood in 1949 without a clue that she'd still be changing diapers 67 years later.
Theology of tears: For pope, weeping helps one see Jesus
Seeing with eyes "cleansed by tears" helps people who are safe and comfortable follow Jesus, who wept at the death of Lazarus and was moved with compassion at the suffering of countless others.
Arizona nun helps children tackle obesity [VIDEO]
The CBS Evening News has the latest report on the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, who have made Catholic and secular headlines this school year for everything from their love of American football to their tireless service to students and Catholics in Gila River.
Catholic Communication Campaign helps bring mercy, hope
We are called to communicate with mercy, Pope Francis said in his message for the 50th World Communications Day earlier this year. “In a broken, fragmented and polarized world, to communicate with mercy means to help create a healthy, free and fraternal closeness between the children of God and all our brothers and sisters in the one human family,” the Holy Father said.
