VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, making him the first martyr born in the United States. The Vatican made the announcement Dec. 2. The […]
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH—Our Lady Star of the Sea Church ladies guild celebrated its 40th anniversary recently with a luncheon in the church hall. They recognized the past presidents, and a proclamation in recognition of the […]
SENECA—St. Paul the Apostle Church’s Respect Life Committee urged their youth ministry to become more pro-life and on Nov. 19, a group of 35 drove an hour to the Greenville Women’s Clinic to pray the […]
GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Catholic parishioners in the Diocese of Knoxville are among those who have lost homes and businesses in the wildfires that ravaged tourist areas in the Great Smoky Mountains region Nov. 29, said Bishop Richard […]
The Jubilee Year of Mercy came to an end on Nov. 20, but people are encouraged to carry its message into the future. Pope Francis called for the Year of Mercy, which began Dec. 8, […]
BALTIMORE—The head of Catholic Relief Services and the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees have urged congressional leaders to approve additional funding for humanitarian relief and recovery operations as part of a comprehensive budget measure […]
VATICAN CITY—The Vatican’s Christmas tree and Nativity scene will feature unique designs and decorations highlighting several issues close to Pope Francis, including care for the environment, the sick and migrants. An 82-foot spruce tree will […]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Hunger levels are so severe in drought-ridden southern Madagascar that many people in remote villages have eaten almost nothing but cactus fruit for up to four years, said a Catholic Relief Services […]
Nov. 22, 2016 Editor: Like you, I have heard and read many articles calling for unity and healing after a very rancor-filled election season. I certainly agree that hatred and violence do nothing but destroy, […]
VATICAN CITY—The season of Advent is a reminder to us to open our horizons and have concern for more than just material things, Pope Francis said Sunday during his Angelus address. Advent is an invitation […]
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