Bound by shared grief, staff assists families at natural burial ground
By Andrew Nelson Catholic News Service CONYERS, Ga. — There’s the father who regularly visits his buried son with a bag of doughnuts for…
Extension honors Louisiana man for bringing ‘light, faith’ to community
By Catholic News Service SHREVEPORT, La. — Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension, presented the Chicago-based mission organization’s 2019-2020 Lumen Christi Award to…
Everyday Heroes: Army officer donates part of liver to save priest’s life
By Andrew Fowler Catholic News Service Father Dennis Callan’s health was rapidly declining. His situation was so dire that his dentist refused to even…
Pope prays for Albania after earthquake leaves dozens dead
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis led prayers for the people of Albania after the country was struck…
Joyful shouts of ‘Viva Cristo Rey!’ ring out at closing Mass for NCYC
By Natalie Hoefer Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — A spirit of joy permeated Lucas Oil Stadium as the call-and-response rang out. But it was…
Confession is ‘highlight’ of NCYC as hundreds of priests share God’s mercy
By Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — The National Catholic Youth Conference drew 20,000 youths from across the country to Indianapolis to be…
Benedictine monk creates images for NCYC to help youths encounter Christ
By Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis might be described as a cathedral of football since tens of…
Teens at NCYC embrace volunteer opportunities, take time to help others
By Mike Krokos Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Like many other teenagers, A.J. Terry made sure the time she spent in the thematic park…
A world without nuclear weapons is possible, pope says in Japan
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service HIROSHIMA, Japan (CNS) — Saying it is “perverse” to think the threat of nuclear weapons makes the world safer,…