Pope, religious leaders to mark 30th anniversary of 1986 Assisi meeting
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will join dozens of religious leaders — including Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury — and hundreds of their faithful in Assisi Sept. 20 to pray for peace. In addition to …
Pope proposes care for creation as a new work of mercy
IMAGE: CNS/Cindy Wooden By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Calling for concrete actions that benefit human life and the environment, Pope Francis proposed adding the care and protection of creation to the traditional list of corporal and spiritual works of mercy. As a spiritual work of mercy, the …
Two Americans in Catholic leadership recall working with Mother Teresa
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Even in the last years of her life, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata had a profound impact on those anywhere near her orbit, including two young Americans who grew into leadership positions in the U.S. Catholic Church. One of them, Sean …
Jesus’ mercy extends to even the greatest of sinners, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ loving gaze of tenderness and mercy extends to all who seek forgiveness no matter how great or small their sins may be, Pope Francis said. While many often feel “cast aside” because of their sins, Jesus offers encouragement …
Pope establishes new office for promoting integral human development
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To promote Catholic social teaching and ensure appropriate assistance to vulnerable people — especially victims of war, refugees and the sick — Pope Francis has established a new office combining the responsibilities of four pontifical councils. In an apostolic letter given “motu …
When tragedy strikes, don’t turn God into a scapegoat, bishop says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Do not turn to superstition or blame God in the aftermath of a deadly tragedy, the bishop of Rieti told people mourning the deaths of those killed by the devastating earthquake that struck central Italy. God is humanity’s salvation and he “cannot be …
Celebrating the canonization of Mother Teresa of Kolcata
In the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, to mark the canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa, after whom Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School (MTCES) was named, the school is hosting a canonization celebration on Sept. 4 from 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event will begin with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr at …
Murdered nuns recalled for their generosity, service in Mississippi
By Maureen Smith Catholic News Service JACKSON, Miss. (CNS) — The deaths of Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill demand justice, but not revenge, Franciscan Father Greg Plata said during a memorial Mass for the women religious in the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle. “I truly believe with …
Missionaries of Charity Fathers find forgotten corners of Tijuana
IMAGE: CNS photo/David Maung By Brooke Binkowski TIJUANA, Mexico (CNS) — The men trudged down the dusty road of an impoverished Tijuana neighborhood. The Sunday morning air was already arid and hot, but the small group was on a mission: They were heading to a tiny neighborhood community center, bearing …
Mount Notre Dame High School welcomed Rachael Adams Bronze Medalist
Mount Notre Dame High School was proud to welcome home Rachael Adams ’08 (and her 2016 Olympic Bronze Medal) on August 29, 2016! Rachael was gracious enough to share her journey and experiences with the Mount Notre Dame community. Mount Notre Dame declared August 29th as Rachael Adams Day! Rachel …
