Question of Faith: Life after death?
When did the belief in heaven and hell originate among Christians? I have heard that Jewish believers, some early Christians, and even possibly Jesus did not believe in an afterlife. Most Christians would probably be surprised to know of the diversity of Judeo-Christian beliefs about the world to come. The …
Teen martyred while protecting the Eucharist beatified in Spain
by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Nov 8, 2020 / 05:15 am MT (CNA).- A 19-year-old Spanish martyr who gave his life while protecting the Eucharist was beatified Saturday at a Mass in the Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona. “Yesterday in Barcelona Joan Roig Diggle, a lay man and martyr killed …
Editor’s Note: Telling Their Stories
Recently I sat down with a journalism student and answered questions about my career. When she asked what I like most about my job, I didn’t hesitate: “Learning about and telling people’s stories,” I responded. “Interviews are an opportunity to encounter people and their lives that I likely never would …
Hurricane Eta pounds Central America, Catholic Relief Services responds
CNA Staff, Nov 6, 2020 / 04:56 pm MT (CNA).- Catholic Relief Services is working to aid relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Eta, which tore through Central America this week, killing at least 100 and leaving thousands more displaced. “Catholic Relief Services is coordinating with Caritas Nicaragua and …
Did you know? Our Cathedral is now a Basilica
I. Did you know that basilicas date back to the Roman Empire? Yes, in ancient Rome they had basilicas. But, they were a bit different from what we have today. Romans used basilicas as public gathering spaces for markets, civic administration and court. The basilica was the epicenter of a …
Knights of Peter Claver celebrate 111th anniversary
CNA Staff, Nov 7, 2020 / 04:08 am MT (CNA).- The Knights of Peter Claver, the largest historically African-American Catholic lay organization in the U.S., is marking the anniversary of its founding with a Founder’s Day Mass to be livestreamed to the internet on Saturday. “Join us as we celebrate …
Florida pro-life candidate unseats former Clinton HHS secretary in House race
CNA Staff, Nov 6, 2020 / 04:00 pm MT (CNA).- House Republicans scored an upset victory this week in Florida’s Miami-Dade County, as a pro-life, Latino candidate unseated the Democratic incumbent and former HHS secretary who served in Bill Clinton’s administration. Maria Salazar, a Cuban-American journalist endorsed by the pro-life …
USCCB set to convene virtual assembly six days after McCarrick report
CNA Staff, Nov 6, 2020 / 02:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be held in two live-streamed sessions on November 16 and 17. The meeting is set to commence six days after the long-awaited release of the Vatican’s investigation …
Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s St. Peter in Chains Cathedral named Minor Basilica as it celebrates 175 years
by Eileen Connelly, OSU For its 175-year history, the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in Downtown Cincinnati has stood as a testament of the faith of Catholics in the archdiocese. The impressive Greek Revival structure, located at the intersection of Eighth and Plum Streets, is dedicated to the imprisonment …
Live! Mass of Thanksgiving, 175th Anniversary and Blessing of Basilica Insignia
Mass of Thanksgiving, 175th Anniversary and Blessing of Basilica Insignia, Saturday, November 8, 11:00 a.m.
