Nativity story’s significance continues to unfold today, pope writes
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Nativity story, like the whole story of Christ, is not merely an event in the past, but has unfolding significance for people today, with implications for such issues as the limits of political power and the purpose of human freedom, Pope Benedict writes in his third and final volume on the life and teachings of Jesus.
‘Irish’ students, fans worldwide unite to honor Ss. Simon Jude principal
Her congratulatory page on Facebook stands at 218, but Sr. Raphael Quinn’s fan base is clearly far higher.
Immaculate Heart Radio, cancer shrine celebrate three years of healing
MESA — Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM offers 24-hour programming that foments the Catholic faith. The St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine offers perpetual adoration for...
Catholics on both side of the Gaza border pray for hostilities to end
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- As diplomatic efforts were underway to reach a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel Nov. 20, Catholics on both sides of the Gaza border prayed for peace.
Catholic Community Foundation awards more than $400,000 in grants
The Catholic Community Foundation presented checks totaling $419,825 to a roomful of grant recipients at its annual meeting and grants reception Nov. 7 at the National Bank of Arizona Conference Center.
Faith unites Catholics at multicultural Mass
Efren Muñoz, a university student who works at Gateway Community College, began studying his heritage years ago. He discovered that his great-grandfather from the Philippines spoke Japanese.
Notre Dame students host ‘HopeKids Day’ for terminally-ill
SCOTTSDALE — Kids can still hope in the future, even if a life-threatening illness makes that future uncertain at best. Just ask Joel.
The 2-year-old from...
Community rallies for 11-year-old with spina bifida
Owen Smyser is only halfway to 12, but he’s already a whiz at public speaking and fundraising.
Highlights of US bishops’ annual fall general assembly in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (CNS) -- During the Nov. 12-13 public sessions of the annual fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore,...
Eighth-graders create fairytale end to home makeover story
Even fairy tales starring a prince can end happily ever after — at least in this true version penned by about 50 young teenagers.