An empty tomb and a bodily resurrection: why it matters
IMAGE: CNS/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics and other Christians have grown up believing in the Resurrection, but the Apostles themselves were among the first who were skeptical that Jesus arose from the dead. They didn’t believe it at first when they were told by the women …
An empty tomb and a bodily resurrection: why it matters
IMAGE: CNS/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics and other Christians have grown up believing in the Resurrection, but the Apostles themselves were among the first who were skeptical that Jesus arose from the dead. They didn’t believe it at first when they were told by the women …
U.S. strike on Syria raises moral questions about civilian security
IMAGE: CNS photo/U.S. Navy handout via Reuters By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. cruise missile strike on a Syrian air base days after chemical weapons were dropped on civilians in rebel-controlled territory further endangers innocent people, observers familiar with the just-war theory said. If anything, the observers told …
U.S. strike on Syria raises moral questions about civilian security
IMAGE: CNS photo/U.S. Navy handout via Reuters By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. cruise missile strike on a Syrian air base days after chemical weapons were dropped on civilians in rebel-controlled territory further endangers innocent people, observers familiar with the just-war theory said. If anything, the observers told …
Study shows restrictions on religion around world once again on the rise
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new study issued by the Pew Research Center shows that restrictions on religion around the world, both by governments and their citizens, are once again on the rise after having ticked downward in prior years. Of the 198 countries and self-administered territories in …
Study shows restrictions on religion around world once again on the rise
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new study issued by the Pew Research Center shows that restrictions on religion around the world, both by governments and their citizens, are once again on the rise after having ticked downward in prior years. Of the 198 countries and self-administered territories in …
Holy Week Begins in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
On Sunday April 9th, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati. On Tuesday April 11th the Chrism Mass was held at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. (Photos by E.L. Hubbard)
Love is the engine driving hope on life’s bumpy road, says pope
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The cross, loving service and humble sacrifice are the only way to overcome evil and give hope to the world, Pope Francis said. Those who love their own lives and always hunger for more are the losers, the pope said …
Love is the engine driving hope on life’s bumpy road, says pope
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The cross, loving service and humble sacrifice are the only way to overcome evil and give hope to the world, Pope Francis said. Those who love their own lives and always hunger for more are the losers, the pope said …
Vatican stamps mark Pope Benedict’s birthday, Fatima apparitions
By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican stamp and coin office has big plans for early May: the release of stamps marking retired Pope Benedict XVI’s 90th birthday and important events in the life of the church spanning almost 2,000 years. The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet …