Pope praises former U.N. secretary-general’s generous service to world
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mike Segar, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis praised the “generous service” of the former secretary-general of the United Nations, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and offered his condolences and prayers in the wake of his death. “Saddened to learn” of Boutros-Ghali’s death, the pope extended his …
Jesus calls us to be disciples, not hitmen, pope tells youth
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves MORELIA, Mexico (CNS) — Jesus never sends anyone out as a hitman, dealing in death, but calls Christians to be his disciples and friends, Pope Francis told Mexico’s youth. “Today the Lord continues to call you, he continues to draw you to him, …
Devil wants church resigned to violence; resist him, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden MORELIA, Mexico (CNS) — The devil loves Christians — especially priests and nuns — who are resigned to the violence and corruption around them, Pope Francis said. Celebrating Mass Feb. 16 at a stadium in Morelia, Pope Francis repeated his frequent call to priests, …
El Paso Diocese gets ready for rendezvous with Pope Francis
IMAGE: CNS/Nancy Wiechec By Wallice J. de la Vega EL PASO, Texas (CNS) — Two days before Pope Francis’ main event in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the Diocese of El Paso was coordinating the final touches to its own two main papal events. While the Diocese of Juarez’s chancery was bustling …
Talk to new bishops does not change guidelines on abuse, Vatican says
IMAGE: CNS/photo Alessandro Di Meo, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A talk given to new bishops during a Vatican-sponsored course does not represent new guidelines on the church’s response to abuse against minors by religious, a Vatican spokesman said. A 44-page report authored by French Msgr. Tony …
Seminary Ready for Welcome Weekend
Is God calling you to become a priest? Mount St. Mary’s Seminary is hosting a Welcome Weekend March 4-5 for men college age or older interested in discerning a call to the priesthood. “If you think you may be called, you will have an opportunity to allow God to speak …
40 Days for Life campaign needs you
The spring 40 Days for Life campaign runs officially from Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10) to Palm Sunday (March 20), but it kicked off with a special events the preceding weekend in both Cincinnati and Dayton. During the 40 Days for Life vigil a prayerful presence is maintained from 7 a.m. …
Archdiocese parishes ‘light up” with energy efficiency
Parishes across the archdiocese are lighting up anew – ecologically. They range from large to small parishes, several in greater Cincinnati, a few in Dayton. Matt Kolbinsky, president of PRO Lighting & Solar, LLC., said most projects to date are for LED lighting improvements generated by cost rebates made available …
In southern Mexico, pope warns against diminishing importance of family
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By David Agren SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico (CNS) — Pope Francis warned against moves to diminish the importance of the family, peppering his talk with anecdotes and off-the-cuff remarks that kept a packed soccer stadium cheering, laughing and applauding. Speaking under a scorching-hot sun as …
At El Paso church, people pray day and night for pope in Mexico
IMAGE: CNS/Nancy Wiechec By Nancy Wiechec EL PASO, Texas (CNS) — In Segundo Barrio, people have been praying day and night for Pope Francis since he set foot in Mexico. Kneelers were set in front of a figure of the pope in the courtyard of the barrio’s Sacred Heart Church. …