Tikuna deacon prepares to become first priest from Amazonian tribe
By Catholic News Service NAZARETH, Colombia — On a Sunday morning, Deacon Ferney Pereira was leading a prayer service in this small village’s Catholic…
Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — God wants everyone to take a risk to share with others the gifts he has…
Woman says vow not to ‘deny Jesus’ was motivation in campus freedom fight
By Sam Lucero Catholic News Service GREEN BAY, Wis. — As long as she can remember, Polly Olsen, 29, said she has handed out…
Northern Ireland Christian leaders: People weren’t consulted on abortion
MANCHESTER, England — Church leaders in Northern Ireland encouraged their political parties to quickly re-establish their self-governing institutions to stop the British government from…
After faith leaders’ border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service HATCH, N.M. — A group of U.S. Catholic bishops, along with a Vatican representative and other priests, celebrated…
‘Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life’ is Respect Life Month theme
WASHINGTON — This year’s theme for Respect Life Month, “Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life,” is “particularly suited for our times,” said…
Writings of saints, places they lived offer pilgrimage opportunities
By Kristen Hannum Catholic News Service PORTLAND, Ore. — The ancient, battered landscapes of the Holy Land and the magnificent basilicas of Rome are…
Nuns’ global anti-trafficking network must have more support, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations…
‘Baptized and sent’: Pope designates October as Mission Month
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the October calendar of Vatican events, Pope Francis’ “Extraordinary Missionary Month” may be overshadowed…
Llamado a la esperanza emerge al visitar a rechazados
Por Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service CIUDAD JUÁREZ, México (CNS) — Hasta julio, Ingrid tenía una exitosa carrera a sus 30 años como farmacéutica…