A brotherly embrace brings pope and Russian patriarch together
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden HAVANA (CNS) — At long last, Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow embraced, kissing each other three times. “Finally,” the pope told the patriarch Feb. 12 as they met in a lounge at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport. “We are brothers,” …
Mexican pilgrims hope papal visit will bring much-needed change
By Junno Arocho Esteves MEXICO CITY (CNS) — With anticipation growing in the streets of Mexico City for Pope Francis’ visit, a group of local pilgrims found time to thank their “mother” and prayed that it would give their country a spiritual awakening. Final preparations were underway at the Basilica …
Youth Ministry announces ‘Know Mercy’ video contest
The deadline for submission of entries in a Year of Mercy video contest for sixth, seventh and eighth grade youth in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be April 1, according to Sean Reynolds, Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Reynolds said those interested should create a …
Cookies, sombrero and a shoe shine: Even reporters give pope gifts
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO HAVANA (CNS) — Making his 12th trip abroad, Pope Francis was accustomed to collecting interview requests, notes and gifts from the journalists who travel on the plane with him. But his flight to Cuba Feb. 12 had a unique …
Mexican prison riot leaves 52 dead on day before pope arrives
IMAGE: CNS photo/Miguel Sierra, EPA By David Agren MEXICO CITY (CNS) — A prison riot in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey has claimed 52 lives, offering another example of the problems plaguing Mexico’s prison system and casting a pall over the arrival of Pope Francis in the country. Nuevo …
Pope pushes ‘door of mercy’ wider, sends missionaries to local parishes
IMAGE: CNS/Carol Glatz By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After opening holy doors in Rome to begin the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has now pushed those passageways even wider by sending forth hundreds of “missionaries of mercy” to every corner of the earth. Their special mission, he has …
Pope to priests: Year of Mercy means unpaid overtime, but God gives joy
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told Rome’s priests that offering God’s mercy during the jubilee year will mean lots of unpaid overtime. “I think this year there will be lots of overtime that will not be paid,” he said to laughter. “But the Lord will give …
Throwback Thursday: Consider receiving the print edition
February is Catholic Press Month, and as the primary Catholic media outlet in the region, The Catholic Telegraph has long served the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Subscribe to our print edition at no cost HERE. For today’s Throwback Thursday, we’re looking inward. Our history, as you can see from our website logo, …
New initiatives aim to help Catholics enrich prayer, giving during Lent
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — What do a new social media campaign, a new fundraiser and new features for a popular app have in common? Launched by different Catholic organizations for Lent, the three efforts aim to help Catholics enrich their Lenten prayer experience, sacrifice to help others in need and …
Pope sends off missionaries of mercy to help people open hearts to God
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis marked the beginning of the church’s Lenten journey by sending off several hundred religious and diocesan priests on their own special path as “missionaries of mercy” in local parishes. “Look upon your servants, Lord, that we are sending …
