Moving to her own rhythm, gymnast defies limits of Down syndrome
By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will deliver his monthly prayer intentions on video over social media as part of a Jesuit-run global prayer network. The new video messages, featuring the pope asking for prayers and action on various challenges facing the world today, will begin Jan. 6, the …
Archdiocese celebrates annual Chrism Mass (Photos)
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated its annual Chrism Mass Tuesday, March 22 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains as part of Holy Week. At the Chrism Mass, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr blessed the oils that will be used in baptisms, confirmations and anointing of the sick at all …
Pope condemns ‘cruel abominations’ of Belgium attacks
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Assuring his prayers for the victims and families of the terrorist attack in Brussels, Pope Francis condemned the “cruel abominations” and prayed for the conversion of those who adhere to violent fundamentalism. “To all, I ask that you persevere …
U.S. Army chaplain sets marching speed record, inspiring troops
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Chaz Muth VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Don’t fall for hate and fearmongering from others; make new friends instead and always help and show concern for others, Pope Francis told the world’s teens. “Be brave and go against the tide, be friends of Jesus, who is …
Pew study finds women generally more religious than men
IMAGE: CNS photo/Justin Lane, EPA By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Women, especially among Christians around the world, generally are more devout than men when standard measures of religious commitment are considered, a Pew Research Center study found. Christian women are more likely to attend weekly religious services, be involved …
Mary’s intercession credited for saving Missouri farmland from floods
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review By PERRYVILLE, Mo. (CNS) — Perhaps it was merely coincidence. Or perhaps not. “I’d call it Providence,” said Vincentian Father Robert Brockland, who along with Amy Naeger, her brother Neal Gremaud, St. Louisan Bob Klump and Vincentian Father Walter Reisinger were at the …
March Madness: Coaches, Players, and Disciples
Like it or not, March Madness Basketball is very serious business indeed. Just ask your nearest UC, UD, UK or Xavier fan. The NCAA Tournament is an $11 billion-per-year industry. People bet more dollars on March Madness than on the Superbowl. But as St. Paul taught in the book …
Indians shed tears, share stories as Kolkata honors Mother Teresa
IMAGE: CNS photo/Saadia Azim By Saadia Azim KOLKATA, India (CNS) — With folded hands, Margeret Rose stood praying near Blessed Teresa’s statue near the entrance of the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity. Local residents had joined the sisters and Kolkata Archbishop Thomas D’Souza March 18 for a special Mass …
Pope’s Via Crucis: Cardinal writes prayers for all those who suffer
IMAGE: CNS/Libreria Editrice Vaticana By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When he told Pope Francis that writing the meditations for the papal Way of the Cross service was tough, Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve said the pope told him, “Remember, you aren’t doing it for me, but …
Catholic Sentinel, El Centinela newspapers seek layout editor/reporter
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When he told Pope Francis that writing the meditations for the papal Way of the Cross service was tough, Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve said the pope told him, “Remember, you aren’t doing it for me, but for the church.” The …