Jesus is star guiding people to joy, pope says on Epiphany

Pope Francis kisses a figurine of the baby Jesus as he celebrates Mass for the feast of Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 6, 2022. (CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)

By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service Just as the Magi were guided by a shining star, Christians can rest...

An oil painting of Archbishop John Carroll was completed in the early 19th century by Joshua Johnson. (CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Baltimore)

Every picture tells a story, including that of archbishop’s portraitist

January 5, 2022

By George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) -- An oil painting of Baltimore Archbishop John Carroll, the...

Pope Francis gestures as he greets people during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 5, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

St. Joseph teaches fatherly love in ‘orphaned’ world, pope says

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January 5, 2022

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By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service As the foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph is an example of the...

SETON, ELIZABETH -- A youthful St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is portrayed in this painting by Joseph Dawley. She is the only native-born American saint thus far. (CNS file photo) (Vertical Aug. 28, 1998) See NATIVE-SAINTS Aug. 26, 1998. (b/w only)

Mother Seton shrine launches initiatives to expand awareness of U.S. saint

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January 4, 2022

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EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) -- The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg is launching a series of initiatives...

Young people dressed as the Magi are pictured after attending Pope Francis' celebration of Mass on the feast of Mary, Mother of God, at the Vatican Jan. 1, 2022. German, Italian and Swiss young people, called "sternsingers," carol and raise money for charity between Christmas and Epiphany each year. (CNS photo/Romano Siciliani, pool)

On New Year’s, pope says a mature faith is realistic, but hope-filled

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January 3, 2022

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By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – As Catholics begin a new year contemplating the motherhood of...

Pope John Paul I served as pope for 33 days in 1978. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

September 2022 date set for beatification of John Paul I

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December 28, 2021

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By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will beatify Pope John Paul I Sept. 4,...

Pope Francis greets a family during a meeting with the poor at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi, Italy, Nov. 12, 2021. During his Dec. 26 Angelus, the pope said as a "Christmas gift" he had written a letter to families. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Even the Holy Family felt stress, pope tells families

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December 28, 2021

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By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on families, but with...

U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Freedom to Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa during a ceremony at the White House in Washington Aug. 12, 2009. Archbishop Tutu died at age 90 Dec. 26. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Desmond Tutu remembered for commitment to justice, peace

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December 28, 2021

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By Bronwen Dachs | Catholic News Service CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu's compassion and sense of...

Pope Francis is interviewed at his Vatican residence by adults facing challenging experiences in their lives for a program broadcast on Italian television Channel 5, Mediaset, Dec. 19, 2021. (CNS photo/courtesy Mediaset)

Pope: Be ‘merry’ this Christmas, but don’t forget Jesus

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December 20, 2021

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By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis asked people to celebrate a "real Christmas" by...

Debris surrounds a badly damaged church in Mayfield, Ky., Dec. 11, 2021, after a devastating tornado ripped through the town. More than 30 tornadoes were reported across six states late Dec. 10, and early Dec. 11, killing dozens of people and leaving a trail of devastation. (CNS photo/Cheney Orr, Reuters)

Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild follow devastating tornadoes

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December 14, 2021

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MAYFIELD, Ky. (CNS) -- Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild shattered lives, homes and businesses in Mayfield followed one...

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