Don’t confuse marriage with other kinds of unions, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said there can be no confusion between God’s plan for marriage as an indissoluble bond between one man and woman who are open to life, and other sorts of unions. “The church, in fact, can demonstrate God’s unwavering merciful love toward …
Cincinnati Mini March for Life draws more than 100 [Video]
Cold weather and threat of snow couldn’t deter more than 100 area residents from showing their support for the unborn on a snowy Friday afternoon. Pro-life supporters gathered Jan. 22 in front of the Planned Parenthood on Auburn Avenue in Cincinnati to mark the 44th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s …
Bishop Zubik calls for pro-lifers to ‘connect the dots’ on life issues
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh urged Massgoers preparing to rally in Washington for the annual March for Life to “connect the dots” linking all manner of life issues. At a Jan. 22 Mass at the Basilica of the National …
Year after year, Capitol Hill church reliable way station for pro-lifers
By Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON (CNS) — March for Life hospitality at St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill Catholic Church starts at 4 a.m. That’s when the first volunteers arrive at the basement parish hall to fire up 20 rented urns for coffee, tea and hot chocolate. It takes an hour for …
Pope: Speak truth with love, denounce evil without alienating sinners
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Use the power of communication to build bridges and heal wounds, not generate hatred or misunderstanding, Pope Francis said. The Catholic Church, too, must proclaim the truth and denounce injustice without alienating everyone in need of God’s help, he said in his message …
February Edition: Catholic Schools Week, Fish Fry Guide and more
A 20-page section all about Catholic Schools and the ever-popular Fish Fry Guide are the central focuses of The Catholic Telegraph’s February 2016 printed edition, which will begin arriving in mailboxes this weekend. The February edition’s special Catholic Schools section features a breakdown of enrollment and explanation of significant changes in the …
Blizzard won’t stop march, but safety concerns cancel some trips to D.C.
IMAGE: NS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. louis Review By Jennifer Brinker WASHINGTON (CNS) — Sometimes being pro-life means making difficult decisions. Because of a predicted snowstorm in Washington, the St. Louis archdiocesan Catholic Youth Apostolate canceled its Generation Life pilgrimage to the March for Life. About 2,200 teens, adult chaperones, volunteers …
Foot-washing ritual not limited to men, Vatican says in new decree
IMAGE: CNS photo/Victor Aleman, Vida Nueva By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following a request by Pope Francis, the Vatican issued a decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include “all members of the people of God,” including women — a practice already observed by the …
Church leaders condemn new vandalism at two Christian sites in Jerusalem
IMAGE: CNS photo/Courtesy Dormition Abbey By Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM (CNS) — Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the vandalism of two Christian sites next to the Old City. Because of their age, 16 and 15, authorities released few details about the incidents in which anti-Christian slogans in Hebrew were …
Throwback Thursday: Fighting Roe vs. Wade in Year One
The first issue of The Catholic Telegraph printed after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe vs. Wade published on Jan. 26, 1973. Four days earlier, a landmark case that would cement the nation’s slide to legalized abortion on demand shook the Catholic community. Then-Archbishop of Cincinnati and future Cardinal Joseph …
