‘Spotlight’ is not anti-Catholic, Vatican newspaper says
The Vatican newspaper said the Oscar-winning film, "Spotlight," is not anti-Catholic.
Growth in extreme poverty seen to parallel history of 1996 welfare reform law
A single mother of six, Washington, 32, worked long hours to provide for her kids, taking on overtime most weeks at Invacare, a global health equipment manufacturer in neighboring Elyria. When she gave birth to…
Priest’s mission starts with getting people to the dinner table
For Father Leo Patalinghug, faith and food go hand in hand, or in cooking terms, they blend; there is no trick to folding one into the other.
Movie Review: Gods of Egypt
"The battle for eternity begins," proclaims the tagline of "Gods of Egypt" (Lionsgate), a swords-and-sandals epic about warring deities along the banks of the Nile.
For ‘Mercy Friday’ initiative, pope visits young addicts at rehab center
In the second of his "Mercy Friday" gestures, Pope Francis spent two hours with a group of young adults at a Catholic-run residential drug rehabilitation center.
South African archbishop: University violence is reaction to inequality
Violence and vandalism at South African universities are reactions to inequality in the country, said Archbishop William Slattery of Pretoria, spokesman for the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference.
Don’t let economic freedom trample human rights, pope tells employers
Don't let the mantra of economic freedom and thirst for profits prevail over human rights and freedoms, Pope Francis told a group of Italian business owners.
Pope calls for ‘harmonized response’ to migrant crisis in Greece
Countries like Greece that are on the front line of the migrant crisis need the cooperation of all nations to help those fleeing from "wars and other inhuman situations," Pope Francis said.
Vatican releases pope’s Lenten schedule
The Vatican released Pope Francis' liturgical schedule for March and April, including Holy Week and Easter.
Two priests, nun bring mission of mercy to Philly neighborhood
by Lou Baldwin PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — “Two Irishmen and a nun entered a bar. . .” What’s the punchline? There isn’t one because this is no joke, but rather a new Catholic outreach effort of…