Catholic guesthouse an alternative to high-priced hotels in Big Apple
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Few Manhattan hotels can claim accurately to be clean, safe and cheap, but the Leo House is all three, and a welcoming Catholic guesthouse, as well.
Spanish priest known for working with gangs jailed again in El Salvador
Fr. Rodriguez, known as Padre Tono, is being held by the national civil police. He's accused of various crimes regarding gang activities.
Pope asks for international action to help Iraq’s persecuted Christians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to pray for tens of thousands of Christians from villages in northeastern Iraq who were forced from their homes in the middle of the night by Islamic State militants.
Pope says memorize the beatitudes, assess your care for the needy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians should memorize not only the Ten Commandments but also the beatitudes, which Jesus taught as the path to true happiness, Pope Francis said.
Knights convene to celebrate their charitable works, fraternal programs
ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) -- Setting the tone for the 132nd annual Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Orlando Bishop John. G. Noonan noted shifting social trends and the turbulence of world events but also emphasized the hope of faith and fraternity among Christians.
Bishop hopes Hawaii cathedral will be ‘spiritual destination’ for many
The Vatican has designated Honolulu's Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace as a minor basilica in recognition of its historic and spiritual significance. The bishop hopes the place of "prayer, worship and celebration of the sacraments for generations," will now bring in more pilgrims.
Chinese bishop urges Catholics to hold firm as religious symbols removed
HONG KONG (CNS) -- Bishop Vincent Zhu Weifang of Wenzhou has written an open letter to Catholics in the diocese, asking them to defend their "rights and dignity" during a campaign by the local government to demolish religious symbols.
On eve of pope’s visit, Americans in South Korea build Catholic faith
A Maryknoll sister's ministry in South Korea began more than 50 years ago — after the Korean War ended. Her ministry symbolizes the strong bonds that have been built over the decades between Americans and South Koreans.
Indian cleric blames loss of moral values for surge in sexual violence
The decline of moral and spiritual values in Indian society is largely to blame for the surge in rape and sexual violence, said the secretary-general of the Indian bishops' conference. A young religious novice and a 6-year-old are among the victims.
Church workers fight fear, myths as Ebola worsens in Sierra Leone
It is hard for people in Sierra Leone not to lose hope as the death toll rises and worldwide fear grows over the worst Ebola outbreak on record, said the head of Caritas in the Archdiocese of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
