Ignore the church schedule and serve the people, pope tells deacons
Deacons are called to be servants who set aside their own self-serving plans and are generous with their lives, Pope Francis said.
Deacons gather in Rome, share reflections on ministry, challenges
Phoenix deacons are among those in Rome May 27-29 for the Jubilee for Deacons during the Year of Mercy.
‘Reveille for the Soul’ to reach seven military installations
A Catholic publisher donated 700 copies of "Reveille for the Soul: Prayers for Military Life," a pocket-sized book, to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA to reserve for those beginning their service.
University of Mary reserves new scholarship for active military
The university is offering an unlimited number of scholarships to undergraduate students on active duty.
Tournament sets goals of friendship, nets goals for players
The "Project Unify" tournament in Rome, was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics Italia and brought teams from Italy and four other countries.
Phoenix vocation director addresses seminary graduates
Fr. Paul Sullivan gave the commencement speech at the Pontifical College Josephinum for 49 graduates from 23 dioceses. Four graduates were from Phoenix.
This St. Bernard just met Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — While Pope Francis might have chastised animal-lovers who treat their pets better than people in last week’s general audience, that didn’t stop him from giving a good pat on the head to Magnum — the St. Bernard with VIP access to today’s audience.
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.
U.S. Supreme Court sends Zubik case back to lower courts
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court May 16 sent the Zubick v. Burwell case, which challenges the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement for employers, back to the lower courts.