Local pilgrims offer final reflection on World Youth Day
Today marks one month since Pope Francis addressed native Argentines — including local Catholics — while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for World Youth Day festivities. The Catholic Sun recently caught up with a sibling duo who, through family connections, counted themselves among the 4,000 admitted to the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian.
Issues that prompted March on Washington not yet solved, bishops say
The issues that prompted the March on Washington 50 years ago have yet to be fully solved, said a 50th anniversary statement on the march issued by the U.S. bishops' Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church.
Pro-life advocates encouraged by legislative successes on abortion
With the recent success of abortion-related legislation at the state and federal levels, is the end in sight for pro-life supporters?
NCR receives major grant to pursue global coverage of women religious
The National Catholic Reporter Publishing Co. has received a $2.3 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to be given over a three-year period, which will allow NCR to pursue "a groundbreaking project to give greater voice to countless of Catholic sisters around the globe," the company said in an Aug. 22 announcement.
Canadian nun: Egyptian Muslims protected church buildings after threats
Churches and other Christian properties around Egypt had already been looted, so when Catholics in Berba were tipped off that their southern village could be next, they acted fast.
Christian leaders in Jerusalem pray for end of violence in Egypt
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican and Lutheran leaders in Jerusalem prayed for an end to violence and bloodshed in Egypt and the protection of the values of "democracy, dignity and religious freedom."
Bishop says Egyptians running out of food because they fear going out
A Catholic bishop in Luxor, about 400 miles south of Cairo, said Muslims and Christians are afraid to leave their homes; because the shops are closed and no one is venturing outside, many are running out of food.
Canonization date for John Paul II, John XXIII to be known in September
Pope Francis will host a meeting of cardinals Sept. 30 to formally approve the canonization of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII; the date for the canonization will be announced at that time, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes.
LCWR leader hopes assembly a contemplative experience for attendees
The president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious said organizers of this year's assembly hope attendees would find it to be a contemplative experience because "it is imperative to view religious life within the context of our faith and in an evolving world."
Faith isn’t ornamental, but means making tough choices, pope says
Faith isn't something decorative one adds to life, but is a commitment that involves making choices that may require sacrifice, Pope Francis said.
