Dinner is about engaging candidates, not endorsing them, cardinal says

packard woodworks NEW YORK (CNS) -- The Al Smith dinner in New York brings people of faith together for "an evening of friendship, civility and...

Pope encourages prayers for unborn, support for their parents

CZESTOCHOWA, Poland (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI encouraged prayers for the lives of the unborn and asked Polish Catholics to ensure their love for...

Conference promotes message of Medjugorje, prayer life

The MIR Center of Arizona will hold its annual Marian conference Aug. 24-26 at the Double Tree Paradise Valley Resort in Scottsdale. The conference...

Ireland Eucharistic Congress attracts local Catholics

do betta fish sleep Catholics from the Diocese of Phoenix joined thousands of pilgrims from around the world at the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress in...

Nellie Gray, 86, dies; was March for Life founder and emcee

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Nellie Gray, who started the annual March for Life parade to protest the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion nationwide, has...

On Assumption, pope says Mary is with God, listening to prayers

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) -- Assumed into heaven, Mary is with God and is ready to listen and respond to cries for help, Pope...

Bishop blesses site for future growth at Holy Cross Cemetery

AVONDALE — Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares blessed five largely undeveloped acres Aug. 1 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road. Plans are underway...

EWTN invites families to Phoenix celebration

The Eternal Word Television Network’s hosts and leaders are headed to Phoenix Sept. 8-9 to meet and pray with local Catholics. The free family celebration...

LCWR board comments on meeting with Archbishop Sartain

betta fish diseases ST. LOUIS (CNS) -- Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle "listened carefully" to the concerns and feelings of board members of the...

Pope prays for disaster victims in Philippines, China, Iran

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI asked Catholics around the world to pray and offer material assistance to flood victims in the...