San Diego Bishop Flores dies at 66
Bishop Cirilo B. Flores of San Diego died Sept. 6 of complications from prostate cancer. He was 66.
Pope cites 3 lessons from Mary: Be joyful, help others, never give up
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When a mother has a birthday, children send their greetings and love, so make sure to do the same thing on the feast of the Nativity of Mary, Pope Francis said.
Pope says war is senseless slaughter, can always be avoided
Pope Francis wrote a message regarding war to a world summit of more than 300 religious leaders. The Sept. 7-9 global summit aims to create an international alliance of religions dedicated to peace and dialogue and to countering fundamentalist ideologies and violence.
In Google Hangout, pope helps launch worldwide social network
The wisdom of "It takes a village to raise a child" has been lost as kids are either overprotected by permissive parents or neglected, Pope Francis said.
Parish fights city to guard dignity of Baltimore’s homeless, poor
Father Dick Lawrence doesn't see homeless people through rose-colored glasses, but he doesn't close his eyes to them either.
Archbishop Sheen’s sainthood cause suspended indefinitely
The suspension was announced "with immense sadness," the Diocese of Peoria, Ill. said. "After further discussion with Rome, it was decided that the Sheen Cause would now have to be relegated to the congregation's historic archive," the Peoria diocesan statement said.
Catholics Come Home to premiere weekly TV series featuring local connections
A new 13-episode series featuring Catholics across the U.S. and Canada who have returned or converted to the Catholic Church has connections to the Diocese of Phoenix. EWTN Live previews it tonight. The weekly series begins Sept. 4.
Cardinal backs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee as gay ban is lifted
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he continues to support the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee after it lifted a ban prohibiting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender groups from marching openly in the annual event.
Ice bucket challenge brings attention to pro-life research center
In a roundabout way more Catholics are beginning to take notice of a Catholic, pro-life medical research center. The institute focuses on developing core technologies that all diseases need, and doing this within a pro-life value system.
Wartime pontiff started tradition of papal peacemaking
Among the various World War I-related anniversaries of this centennial year, the election of Pope Benedict XV, 100 years ago Sept. 3, is apt to be one of the less widely observed. Yet Pope Benedict left a legacy of lasting significance for the papacy and the church as a whole in the vital area of teaching and practice on war and peace.