Aid group ‘devastated’ as dozens of ‘endangered’ employees stuck in Afghanistan
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Aug 31, 2021 / 15:30 pm As U.S. forces completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan on Monday, the head of a global charity was “devastated” as “endangered” Afghan employees were stranded and at risk inside the country. “I am personally devastated that with all of these …
Harvard Catholic Center responds to ‘spin’ on atheist chaplain
by Joe Bukuras Washington D.C., Aug 31, 2021 / 11:04 am The Harvard Catholic Center on Monday clarified reports of the university’s new atheist “chief chaplain,” saying the position is administrative and will not affect the center’s Catholic mission. Last week the New York Times announced that Greg Epstein, an …
North American College to cancel teaching and celebrating Masses in the Extraordinary Form
by Alejandro Bermudez Rome Newsroom, Aug 31, 2021 / 21:51 pm Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified the rector of the Pontifical North American College. The rector is Father Peter Harman. In a memo sent to “the Community ” at the North American College (NAC), Rector Fr. Peter …
After surgery, Pope Francis says a nurse ‘saved my life’
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Aug 31, 2021 / 07:32 am In a new interview, Pope Francis said that a nurse saved his life, in reference to a medical issue he had earlier this summer. “A nurse saved my life,” Pope Francis told Spanish COPE radio, in excerpts of an …
Making Catholic Memories: Heart of Sorrows
“Lie number one: You’re supposed to have it all together, and when they ask how you’re doing just smile and tell them, ‘Never better.’” These are the opening lyrics of “Truth Be Told,” a song written by Matthew West. His words ring true and familiar to many of us, similar …
September 3: Saint Gregory the Great
St. Gregory the Great, a central figure of the medieval western Church and one of the most admired Popes in history, is commemorated in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Catholic liturgy today, September 3. Born near the middle of the sixth century into a noble Roman family, Gregory received …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions September
An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.
Written in Light
In the early 20th Century, two Cincinnati priests brought the light of Christ to Catholics locally and nationally through their writings. Father Francis Lasance was plagued by bad health and lived as a recluse, but his name was known in Catholic homes across the country. Father Francis Finn, SJ, a …
Seek the Lord September 2021 by Archbishop Dennis Schnurr
Throughout this bicentennial year of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, I have urged members of our local Church to radiate Christ. Far more than just a slogan, this is a call to conversion and action. Articles in this issue of The Catholic Telegraph profile individuals who have answered that call in …
5 things you need to know about Christians in Afghanistan now
by Alejandro Bermudez Denver Newsroom, Aug 29, 2021 / 20:45 pm As the situation in Afghanistan rapidly deteriorates and the U.S. withdrawal date of Tuesday, Aug. 31 approaches, these are five things you need to know about the Christian minority in Afghanistan right now. 1. Christians in Afghanistan live in …
