Student says many welcomed church’s ‘safe space’ amid Ferguson turmoil
People are seeking an understanding of why race is such a contentious subject in St. Louis, wanting to get to the "underlying issue" of why it is "so embedded" in its history, said Laura Downing, a student at St. Louis University.
English cardinal: Young Africans being seduced into modern slavery
Young Africans are being seduced into modern slavery by the promise of a dream that never comes true, an English cardinal told a conference on human trafficking.
Pope Francis calls for solidarity in creating a world without nuclear weapons
Pope Francis called on world leaders, activists and people of faith to pull together to rid the world of the threat of nuclear weapons.
Spend time in silence and service before Christmas, pope suggests
In the heart of Rome's high-end shopping district, sparkling with Christmas lights and shiny baubles in the windows of famous designers, Pope Francis prayed that people would spend time in silence and in service as they prepare to celebrate Jesus' birth.
Donor says helping her pastor an easy decision: ‘He needed a kidney’
A parishioner walks up to her pastor and says, "I want to give you my kidney." Pastor smiles and says, "OK." Don't expect a punchline. It's no joke.
Everyday saints build their faith on the rock of Christ, pope says
"Everyday saints" are those for whom faith is not just about appearances, who do not go around strutting like peacocks, but who live God's love even in the midst of struggle, Pope Francis said.
Priest sees Ferguson as ground zero where change can be made in society
The destruction throughout Ferguson left Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parishioner and former mayor Brian Fletcher speechless.
Hong Kong cardinal surrenders to police to help end street protests
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, retired bishop of Hong Kong, joined the civil disobedience movement organizers who surrendered to police Dec. 3, with a hope to end the present occupation campaign that has lasted more than two months.
Every Catholic is called to evangelize, counter lukewarm faith, speaker says
Ralph Martin, a leader in the Catholic renewal ministries movement, told an audience at an evangelization summit in Sioux City that he sees a danger in lukewarm faith and a de-Christianized spirit in society today.
Police officer leans on Catholic faith during Ferguson crisis
Among the iconic images of the 9/11 tragedy, photographs of policemen and firefighters stand out: The first responders were entering the doomed World Trade Center as most everyone else was filing out.
