In Philippines, lessons from Haiyan helped lessen Hagupit’s impact

Initial assessments by Catholic emergency responders showed significant damage to coastal areas of an island province in the east-central Philippines, where a powerful typhoon first made landfall Dec. 5, but church officials said in some parts, chapels that were used as shelters held their own.

Breaking the streets-to-prison cycle via restorative justice

Reconciling victims and perpetrators of crimes regardless of the judicial outcome is a key aim in restorative justice. It may be the next big thing in a system featuring mandatory minimum sentences, "three strikes" laws and capital punishment.

Christian, Muslim leaders vow to ‘walk hand in hand’ to promote peace

Catholic, Anglican, Sunni and Shiite leaders vowed to do all they can to combat "ugly and hideous" distortions of religion, and to involve more women -- often the first victims of violence -- in official interreligious dialogues.

Film offers ‘renewed understanding’ of Mary’s importance to church

A film director raised in Longmont is taking on Mary's story with a new film in production in Hollywood. "She was the first one to say 'Yes' to Christ, to take on this whole idea of being the Mother of all of us."

New evangelization needed to counter lukewarm faith, says speaker

Ralph Martin, a leader in the Catholic renewal ministries movement, said a crucial part of the mission of lay people in the church is a willingness to talk about Jesus, even though "it makes us squirm."

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

World economy is built on trust; break it, and all are harmed, says Jesuit

Reflecting on the global financial crisis of 2006-2010 and the Catholic Church's efforts to "promote the common good of society," Father Drew Christiansen advocated for an "economy of grace" during a recent talk at Villanova University.

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”