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In this 2015 file photo, faithful near Kampala, Uganda, pray at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo. Pope Francis said Jan. 30 that a church without martyrs is church without Jesus. (CNS photo/Daniel Dal Zennaro, EPA)

Church without martyrs is church without Jesus, pope says

Posted by - February 3, 2017
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Martyrs and Christians who endure persecution for their faith are the church’s great glory, strength and hope, and they humble…
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People are seen with their belongings in the street after they left their homes Jan. 25 because of a wildfires near Vichuquen, Chile. Pope Francis sent his condolences to the victims and survivors of one of the worst wildfires in Chile's history.(CNS photo/Cristobal Hernandez, Reuters)

Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Chile

Posted by - February 3, 2017
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis sent his condolences to the victims and survivors of one of the worst wildfires in Chile’s history.…
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Pope Francis gestures as he stands with Orthodox Metropolitan Gennadios of Italy and Malta and Anglican Archbishop David Moxon, the archbishop of Canterbury's representative to the Vatican, during an ecumenical evening prayer service to conclude the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Jan. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Christian unity requires learning from each other, pope says

Posted by - February 3, 2017
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Divided Christians need to recognize the gifts God has given to other communities and learn from them “without waiting for…
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Members of Saipan Municipal Council presented an award to His Excellency Ryan P. Jimenez, DD during the special tribute to honor the bishop. The program was held at the MCS gym as part of 2017 Catholic School's Week celebration.

MCS promotes vocation in celebration of Catholic School’s Week 2017 – Honors Bishop Ryan in a special tribute

Posted by - February 2, 2017
Vocation day has been one of the highlights of Mt. Carmel School celebration of the Annual Catholic School’s Week. Last Wednesday, led by His Excellency Ryan P. Jimenez, the clergy,…
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