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Superpope to the rescue: T-shirt raises money for papal charity

 Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY  -- Though not as fast as a speeding bullet, "Superpope" will fly across the world, gathering autographs of sports stars...

Two priests killed in Mexico in region dominated by drug trade

MEXICO CITY -- Two priests were gunned down as they returned from Candlemas celebrations in a corner of Mexico rife with drug cartel violence...

Anointing of the sick: Christ and the church shares in our suffering

Catholic News Service When we read Scripture, we marvel at the compassion that Jesus showed to the sick and suffering. Often, we read that Jesus...

Pope Francis leaves Chile, Peru with consistent message of unity, dialogue

Catholic News Service LIMA, Peru -- Pope Francis tackled politically charged issues during his weeklong visit to Chile and Peru, decrying human trafficking, environmental destruction,...

Pope Francis says violence against women cannot be treated as normal

PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru (CNS) -- Society cannot look the other way and allow a culture that demeans the dignity of women to persist, Pope...

Amazonians need defense of life, earth, cultures, Pope Francis tells Peru

Catholic News Service PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru -- Pope Francis called on indigenous people of the Amazon to work with missionaries and bishops to shape a...

St. Mary’s designated ‘minor basilica’ in Arlington diocese

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments declared St. Mary Church in Alexandria a minor basilica, Bishop Michael F....

Anointing with holy oil: Consecration and promise, from Moses to Jesus

Catholic News Service In the Catholic tradition, to be confirmed is to be chosen -- chosen by God to be a sign of God's presence...

Pope to diplomats: It’s painful to see rights violated

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and...

Traditions associated with Epiphany vary based on location

For The Dialog Father Stanislao Esposito didn’t anxiously await Christmas morning to see what Santa had left him while growing up in Italy. Instead, he...

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