Church salutes veterans via Mass, community efforts
The diocesan Red, White and Blue Mass Nov. 8 marked the Church’s signature effort to honor veterans and service personnel who bravely stepped up for war and peacetime duty.
Pope calls for end to economic exploitation, power-hungry church
A divine Christ reflects a very human gaze of humility and selflessness, and he insists his disciples follow the beatitudes like he did, the pope said.
Supreme Court will hear appeals in Catholic, other groups’ mandate cases
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court justices said Nov. 6 they will hear seven pending appeals in lawsuits brought by several Catholic and other faith-based entities against the Obama administration’s contraceptive mandate.
Wichita bishop brings formal report on war-hero priest to Vatican
A week after the 65th anniversary of Fr. Emil J. Kapaun's capture in North Korea, the bishop of Wichita, Kansas, formally presented a report on the Army chaplain's life, virtues and fame of holiness to the Congregation for Saints' Causes.
Stay or go? Syrian refugees in Jordan face winter with lack of hope
a number of Syrian refugees enter their fourth winter of displacement, following ongoing violent fighting in their nation, and now get just 50 cents a day per person for food and living expenses.
Second Vatican Council participants hand legacy on to new generation
A group of young adults from five continents received scrolls and flash drives commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World.
‘Arizona Rosary Celebration’ draws thousands in colorful tribute
They came from across the Diocese of Phoenix and beyond to show their love for Mary and ask for her intercession. The 40th annual Arizona Rosary Celebration drew several thousand Catholics to the Phoenix Convention Center Oct. 25 to pray the Rosary, listen to an inspirational message and soak up the blessings that poured out on a colorful display of faith and heartfelt affection for the Mother of God.
What 50 years of talks between Catholics and Lutherans looks like
WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — Catholic and Lutheran bishops have signed a declaration that they hope solidifies areas of “consensus” on matters of faith while providing a path forward for more dialogue.
Families must forgive and not ‘end the day in war,’ pope says
It's the secret to healing wounds among people, Pope Francis said, especially in families, which are like "a great gym where one trains in giving and in mutual forgiveness."
Killing people is not compassion — Canadian religious leaders unite against assisted suicide
OTTAWA (CNA/EWTN News) — As Canada moves toward legalizing assisted suicide, Catholic bishops and a large Protestant coalition — along with Jewish and Muslim leaders — have joined together to reaffirm the need to help the suffering without killing them.
