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Canadian bishops withdraw from ecumenical social justice coalition
KAIROS's structure and the way it operates generated "annoying and uneasy situations that seemed incompatible with what we stand for."
National parks: Places of wonder, history, culture, spiritual refuge
During the 100th year of the National Park Service, Catholic News Service traveled to a few of the nation's most popular parks and discovered sites of spiritual refuge beside some of America's most beautiful landscapes.
Mass in Yellowstone ‘an experience of God unlike any other,’ says Jesuit
Father Malloy is a cultural anthropologist, professor and chaplain at the Jesuit-run University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. For the past seven summers, he has gone west to minister in Yellowstone, do some writing and, of course, fish.
Jesuits called to reconcile humanity with God, new superior says
"The kingdom of God cannot be present, cannot exist among us if we do not understand each other, if we do not recognize each other as people, if we do not try to have a situation in which the world can live in peace," said Jesuit Father Arturo Sosa Abascal.
Leaked emails show ‘hostility’ to Catholic Church, some say
UPDATED - A Time magazine story published online late Oct. 12 said Brian Fallon, a Clinton spokesperson, responded to the charges of anti-Catholicism, calling it a "faux controversy" courtesy of a WikiLeaks hack.
First Lesotho cardinal is beloved, still works in retirement
Cardinal-designate Khoarai, who will be the first cardinal from this southern African nation, "looks after children with disabilities, visits and helps people who are sick, and travels wherever he is needed to celebrate Mass," Sister Julia Mafike said.
Syrian refugees still suffering months after blasts at Lebanese border
In a government effort to prevent any future attacks, a Lebanese town that was once a lifeline for Syrians for education, activities and friendships has now been cut off from the local Syrian community.
Car used by Pope Francis in Philadelphia up for sale
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is selling one lightly used Fiat (456 original miles) that ferried the pope around the city last year. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Catholic Charities.
Memory lane, Philadelphia style: Pope Francis’ visit transformed lives
Looking back at the apostolic visit from last year, people throughout the region cited the pope's personal warmth and powerful words as pivotal in the revitalization of their faith and their families.
Cardinal-designate Tobin emphasizes need to combat fear, help refugees
In the talk, he discussed the history and current state of refugee resettlement in the United States, emphasizing the moral imperative that Americans welcome these neighbors as human beings and combat the prevalent fear, anxiety and hostility shown particularly toward individuals from the Middle East.