Supreme Court’s Zubik decision is more compromise than punt, some argue
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Lo Scalzo, EPA By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Immediately after the Supreme Court sent the contraceptive case back to the lower courts May 16, some called the decision a punt — the football analogy of sending the ball back to the other team — or in …
Archbishop, immigrant advocates decry plans for stepped-up raids
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said in a May 25 statement that a planned increase in federal immigration raids is “yet another depressing sign of the failed state of American immigration policy.” The raids were announced in mid-May. Archbishop …
Don’t turn faith into ideology, charity into philanthropy, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To follow the path of Christ means to serve the poor and the downtrodden while not turning Christian virtues simply into ideas and humanitarian endeavors, Pope Francis said. “In them, you touch and serve the flesh of Christ and grow in union …
St. John XXIII’s aide, oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The former secretary to a saint and the oldest member of the College of Cardinals died May 26 at the age of 100. Italian Cardinal Loris Capovilla, who served St. John XXIII before and after he became pope, died in …
Cincinnati parishioners learn to ‘Civilize It’ during election season
CLEVELAND — Amid the anger, the attacks and the sometimes boisterous nature of this year’s presidential campaign, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is encouraging parishioners to remember that civility in politics is a virtue. To bring the point home, the archdiocesan Catholic Social Action Office has unveiled the “Civilize It” campaign, stressing …
Throwback Thursday: ‘Lest we forget’ Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, the United States pauses to remember the men and women who died in service to our nation’s military. Joining with all those who will celebrate this holiday May 30, The Catholic Telegraph staff expresses its appreciation and prayers for all who died in service to the nation, …
In Eucharist, find strength to share bread, faith with others, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — A Corpus Christi procession should honor Christ’s gift of himself in the Eucharist, but also should be a pledge to share bread and faith with the people of the cities and towns where the processions take place, Pope Francis said. Just …
Fatima facts: Vatican shepherds the flock away from conspiracy claims
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paulo Cunha, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger met the press in 2000 for the formal release of the so-called Third Secret of Fatima, he said he knew many people would be disappointed. Almost 16 years later, at the beginning of a …
May Crowning traditions continue at Catholic schools
The month of May in the Catholic Church is traditionally a time to honor Mary, the Mother of God. Lehman Catholic High School, St. Gertrude School in Madeira and St. Ursula Academy were among the schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to continue the traditions of May Crownings this year. …
June edition highlights HS graduation, diaconate ordinations and more
A 12-page special section highlighting high school graduation and a five pages covering recent ordinations to the permanent diaconate are the primary features in the 44-page June 2016 print edition of The Catholic Telegraph. The newspaper should arrive in mailboxes beginning Friday, May 27. The graduation section begins on page …
