Saving lives must be first concern of immigration policy, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Javier Etxezarreta, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The defense of the life, dignity and human rights of migrants and refugees must come before any other question when enacting migration policies, Pope Francis said. “The defense of human beings knows no limits,” the pope said in …
Pope horrified by ‘unacceptable massacre’ in Syria
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis strongly condemned a shocking chemical attack in Syria that left some 70 people, including at least 10 children, dead. “We are horrified by the latest events in Syria. I strongly deplore the unacceptable massacre that took place yesterday in the …
Birthday book: Scholars offer Pope Benedict traditional German tribute
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Before he was elected Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger once wrote that he was grateful for being born on a day that fell during the church’s most intense liturgical season. Born and baptized on April 16, 1927, which …
‘Great War’ brought Catholics, bishops into mainstream of U.S. society
By Mark Pattison Editor’s Note: This CNS backgrounder was first posted Aug. 4, 2014, to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I. We are reposting it today, because April 6 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into the war. On April 2, 1917, …
Papal envoy praises ‘spiritual climate’ of Medjugorje
By MEDJUGORJE, Bosnia-Herzegovina (CNS) — While he said he had no authority or expertise to discuss the authenticity of the alleged apparitions of Mary at Medjugorje, Pope Francis’ envoy to the town said it was clear “there is a special spiritual climate here.” Polish Archbishop Henryk Hoser of Warsaw-Praga, named …
Christian, not communist: Catholics in Rome embrace counterculture
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Robert Duncan ROME (CNS) — In an Italian nature reserve surrounded by a forest inhabited by wild boar and foxes, a group of families is seeking to embrace the lifestyle of New Testament-era Christians. “In the Acts of the Apostles, it is written that they lived …
ARCHDIOCESE DECRIES ICE REMOVAL OF MOTHER OF FOUR
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati on April 6, 2017 issued the following statement in response to actions taken Wednesday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): The Trump Administration has repeatedly announced that its approach towards immigration enforcement would focus on public safety and removing criminal elements from our communities. Today, we …
Cupich: Church will do everything it can ‘to end scourge of violence’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Chicago Catholic By Joyce Duriga CHICAGO (CNS) — Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich April 4 announced a new initiative to increase the work of current anti-violence programs in parishes and schools and those run by Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Catholic Charities and Kolbe House, …
Make room for kindness, not hopeless ‘mafia’ mentality, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope cannot remain hidden within but must break free to overcome vengeful, mafia-like mentalities with mercy and humility, Pope Francis said. Christians must give witness to hope through their lives as Jesus did and make room for him in their hearts to …
St. Albert the Great Parish Fight against Dayton Hunger
According to the Dayton Daily News, 17% of Dayton area residents, including 39,390 children, go hungry. St. Albert the Great Parish is working to reduce that percentage! From the Summit that was held last year at the parish, an Annual Service Project Committee was formed. The Parish’s focus this year …
