Devil wants Church resigned to violence; resist him, pope says
MORELIA, Mexico (CNS) — The devil loves Christians — especially priests and nuns — who are resigned to the violence and corruption around them, Pope Francis said. Celebrating Mass Feb. 16 at a stadium in Morelia, Pope Francis repeated his frequent call to priests, religious and seminarians to get out of their churches and convents and take God’s mercy and offer of salvation to the world.
Lent should be lived ‘more intensely’ in Year of Mercy
Lent exists for the sake of Easter; a 40-day pilgrimage where the faithful remember, celebrate and participate in Christ’s life, death and triumphant resurrection.
Bishops Nevares and Kicanas in Ciudad Juarez before Pope Francis’ visit [VIDEO]
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Six straight season-ending wins seals first basketball season for Redhawk men
Valentine's Day marked a time for red to triumph, especially for the Redhawks at Benedictine University at Mesa.
At El Paso church, people pray day and night for pope in Mexico
EL PASO (CNS) — In Segundo Barrio, people have been praying day and night for Pope Francis since he set foot in Mexico. Kneelers were set in front of a figure of the pope in the courtyard of the barrio’s Sacred Heart Church. An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in tile on a red brick wall peered over the shoulder of his cardboard likeness.
El Paso Diocese gets ready for rendezvous with Pope Francis
EL PASO (CNS) — Two days before Pope Francis’ main event in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, the Diocese of El Paso was coordinating the final touches to its own two main papal events. While the Diocese of Juárez’s chancery was bustling with Church officials obtaining their papal Mass credentials, El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz was handling a full day of meetings, greeting incoming dignitaries and doing media interviews. He closed the day meeting with parishioners at St. Ignatius Church to distribute 200 free tickets to a celebration to be held at the Sun Bowl Stadium Feb. 17.
In southern Mexico, pope warns against diminishing importance of family
"I prefer a wounded family that makes daily efforts to put love into play to a society that is sick from isolationism and is habitually afraid of love," Pope Francis said Feb. 15
Pilgrims, locals look forward to Pope Francis’ message of mercy in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ ― Pope Francis comes to Ciudad Juárez with a message of hope and mercy, say Rosa and Sergio Siller, who are leading a group of pilgrims from Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenix. Sergio is a native of the last city on the Holy Father’s apostolic visit to Mexico, and he and his family are staying with his family while they’re here.
‘Tatic Francis’ affirms Mexico’s indigenous people in visit to Chiapas
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico (CNS) — Paying homage to the culture and ancient wisdom of Mexico’s indigenous peoples, Pope Francis urged them to hold on to hope and condemned those who exploit their people and their land.
Veteran, rookie top elementary school spellers compete in diocesan bee
THE top 26 young spellers at local diocesan schools competed in this year's bee with competition extra stiff for finishing first, second and third place.
