Bishops say U.S. must address needs of immigrants, show compassion
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — While one Catholic archbishop was urging a fix to the country’s immigration laws before a Catholic crowd, another was pleading with the government not to separate mothers from their children while in immigration detention, and yet another, a cardinal, was accompanying a grandfather to …
Bishops say U.S. must address needs of immigrants, show compassion
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — While one Catholic archbishop was urging a fix to the country’s immigration laws before a Catholic crowd, another was pleading with the government not to separate mothers from their children while in immigration detention, and yet another, a cardinal, was accompanying a grandfather to …
Pope to visit Colombia as it emerges from half-century of war
IMAGE: CNS By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will be visiting Colombia in mid-September as the Latin American nation works to implement a new peace deal and rebuild after 52 years of war. The Vatican announced March 10 that the pope had accepted the invitation of President …
Pope to visit Colombia as it emerges from half-century of war
IMAGE: CNS By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will be visiting Colombia in mid-September as the Latin American nation works to implement a new peace deal and rebuild after 52 years of war. The Vatican announced March 10 that the pope had accepted the invitation of President …
Pope talks criticisms, populism in latest interview with German weekly
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When facing criticism, a sense of humor and the grace to remain at peace are always the best response, Pope Francis said in an interview with Germany’s Die Zeit newspaper. In the interview, published March 8 online and in …
Pope talks criticisms, populism in latest interview with German weekly
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When facing criticism, a sense of humor and the grace to remain at peace are always the best response, Pope Francis said in an interview with Germany’s Die Zeit newspaper. In the interview, published March 8 online and in …
St. Ignatius student Kyle Goertemoeller National Geographic State Bee Semifinalist
Kyle Goertemoeller, a student at St. Ignatius School in Monfort Heights, was notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2017 Ohio National Geographic State Bee. The contest will be held at The Fawcett Center in Columbus on Friday, March …
Celebration marks 40 years for St. Columban School principal
By: Chuck Gibson, Contributor Catholics throughout the nation celebrated Catholic Schools Week January 29-February 4. St. Columban School in Loveland, Ohio began the celebration with an Open House with classroom tours, displays, and a karaoke Café featuring students singing. “It was great,” said Rev. Larry Tensi, pastor of St. Columban …
Catholic leaders react to House bill to repeal, replace health care law
IMAGE: CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Calling health care “a vital concern for nearly every person in the country,” the U.S. Catholic bishops said March 8 they will be reviewing closely a measure introduced in the House March 6 to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. …
Catholic leaders react to House bill to repeal, replace health care law
IMAGE: CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Calling health care “a vital concern for nearly every person in the country,” the U.S. Catholic bishops said March 8 they will be reviewing closely a measure introduced in the House March 6 to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. …