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New alliance aims to create culture of life across all walks of life
All of the usually expected groups were in attendance at this year's March for Life in Washington Jan. 22, the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Marchers from archdiocese show their pro-life colors in Washington
The 42nd annual March for Life in Washington, held last Thursday, Jan. 22, seems to many observers to get bigger and more youthful each year. About 2,000 parishioners from the Philadelphia Archdiocese prayed and marched in defense of life.
Crowd’s March for Life tweets prove it’s not their grandparents’ event
The 42nd annual March for Life and rally in Washington is twice as old as its crowd of predominantly college and high school age students. And as each year's turnout seems younger, so do the day's tools.
Just as Mary gave the world Jesus, women hand on faith, pope says
Why is it that mostly women are the ones who hand down the faith generation after generation, Pope Francis asked.
Education, awe must mark approach to other religions, pope says
Education about one's own faith and the faith of others is the most effective antidote to interreligious violence, Pope Francis told participants in a conference on Catholic-Muslim scholarship and dialogue.
Jesuits say violence continues South African history of xenophobia
A week of violence targeting foreign nationals and their businesses in Soweto and other Johannesburg townships is a national disgrace and "continues South Africa's shameful history of xenophobia," said The Jesuit Institute South Africa.
Increase in sex trafficking expected during gridiron, golf tournaments
Catholic Charities of Arizona is preparing to serve an increased number of sex-trafficking victims arrested by local police in the days surrounding Super Bowl Sunday.
Pope says family is where people learn communication
Beginning with an unborn child's relationship with his mother, the family is where members of the church and wider society learn the essential lessons of communication, Pope Francis said.
CSI mummy: Vatican experts use forensic science to unravel mysteries
Scientific advancements in imaging technology, genetics and nano research have allowed museums to make new and surprising discoveries about the tightly wrapped mysteries of ancient mummies.
Pope urges new cardinals not to let nomination go to their heads
Writing to the 20 new cardinals he will create in February, Pope Francis said they should graciously accept that their friends, family and faithful will want to celebrate, but they also should ensure that the celebrations are not exaggerated.