Vatican confirms Obama will visit pope in March
Pope Francis will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Vatican March 27, the White House announced and the Vatican confirmed.
Organizers serious about getting laughs at upcoming comedy benefit
What began as a serious grassroots fundraising effort has turned into a night of laughter and fun that is appropriate for the entire family.
‘Catholic Answers Live’ personality to be featured at Phoenix fundraiser
His authoritative voice is familiar to listeners of Catholic radio: Patrick Coffin, host of EWTN’s “Catholic Answers Live,” will speak Jan. 25 at the annual fundraiser for the John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture.
Pro-life movement to mark 41 years of ‘Roe’
A series of pro-life events in the coming days will mark the somber anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized abortion.
Catholics to gather at MLK Mass to pay tribute to civil rights leader
The annual diocesan Mass honoring the slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. takes on a regional flair this year. Black Catholic leaders from two other states will join Phoenix-area Catholics in prayer.
Pro-life pioneers: Catholics reflect on early days of Arizona’s pro-life efforts
More than four decades after 'Roe' legalized abortion in the United States, the teens and young adults of the 1970's pro-life movement are all grown up — and still fighting for life.
Longtime ‘Sun’ editor tapped to lead L.A. archdiocese newspapers
For nearly a decade, John David Long-García has revealed the scope and mission of the Catholic Church throughout the pages of The Catholic Sun. He announced last month that he has taken a new position with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Pope Francis’ Game Plan; Part Two: Defending the Unborn
On the first day after he was elected pope, our new Holy Father traveled across the city of Rome to pray at the most important Roman Shrine of Our Lady, found in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. On the first day of the New Year 2014, Pope Francis again made an unannounced visit to this Marian Shrine. In the nine months of his papacy, he has made similar pilgrimages to pray to the Mother of God and ask her loving protection for the Church and the world.
Pope names 19 new cardinals, including six from Latin America
Stressing that their role would be one of service rather than honor, Pope Francis named 19 new cardinals, including six men from his home region of Latin America.
Priest says hitching ride on popemobile was invite to hit road for God
When Father Fabian Baez booked his trip to Rome, he didn't have an appointment to meet with the pope, so he gave himself ample time in the Eternal City to be able to arrange some way to see him.
