Pope says he was surprised by crowds, joy in Africa
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Joyce Duriga ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM AFRICA (CNS) — Pope Francis told reporters he is well aware that God is a god of surprises, but he had not been prepared for what a surprise his first visit to Africa would be. Obviously tired, but equally …
On eve of U.N. climate summit, Catholics join in calls for change
IMAGE: CNS photo/Simone Orendain By John Mulderig PARIS (CNS) — Hundreds of thousands of people in at least 150 countries around the world demanded action on climate change on the eve of a U.N. conference that aimed to find agreement on greenhouse gas emissions. Heads of state traveled to Paris …
The deeper his faith, the better public servant Scalia was, says son
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just as many pilgrims are passing through the Holy Door at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in this Year of Mercy, the casket bearing the body of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia entered …
Jesuit priest remains as Vatican spokesperson, retires as head of radio
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi will retire as head of Vatican Radio Feb. 29, as the Secretariat for Communications takes on the general administration of the radio. Giacomo Ghisani, an Italian layman and vice general director of the secretariat, will be …
Ohio’s Kasich signs bill stripping $1.3 million from Planned Parenthood
On Sunday Feb. 22, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 294, effectively stripping $1.3 million in funding from Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers locations in the state. “The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Pro-Life community applauds Governor Kaisich for signing (House Bill 294),” said Colleen Gerke, Director of the …
Don’t neglect, mistreat those who come to you, pope tells Roman Curia
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Let no one feel ignored or mistreated when they encounter a member of the Roman Curia or staff working at the Vatican, Pope Francis said. May everyone experience “the considerate care of the Good Shepherd” himself, who is the foundation …
Pope calls for jubilee moratorium on death penalty
IMAGE: CNS photo/Diego Azubel, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the fifth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill,” applies not only to the innocent but to the guilty as well. “Even a criminal …
Volunteer experiences ‘face of homelessness’ at Mary Magdalene House
Once Dave Beitz began learning the names of the people who frequent Mary Magdalene House in Over-the-Rhine, his volunteer service became much more meaningful. “Once you put a name to the face of homelessness, it becomes different. You start seeing these people routinely. You start knowing them. After you’re there …
Light is ON For You confession event returns Feb. 23
On Tuesday, Feb. 23 every parish and parish region of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be open for confession from 7-9 p.m. as part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s third “Light is ON For You” confession event. For regular Mass and Confession times year round, click HERE. Using the Light …
Brooklyn: Homesickness and the Lenten journey
Spoiler Alert: if you’ve not yet seen the film Brooklyn you may not want to read the end. Our increasingly secularized culture insists that we should all be “spiritual but not religious.” Brooklyn, a 2015 film distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures, is an antidote to such one-dimensional political correctness. It paints a luminous …
