Pope Francis accepts resignation of dean of cardinals, sets 5-year term limit
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Dec 21, 2019 / 07:54 am (CNA).- Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals and declared that the position will now have a five-year term limit with the possibility of renewal. Previously, cardinal dean, considered …
What a decade! A look at the biggest Catholic stories of the 2010s
Vatican City, Dec 21, 2019 / 04:00 am (CNA).- When Church historians look back on the last ten years, they’ll have several historic and important moments to study. And Catholics who’ve lived through the last decade may feel that changes, often one right after another, were both dizzying and exciting. …
Pope sets term of office for dean of College of Cardinals
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After accepting the resignation of 92-year-old Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals, Pope Francis changed the norms of the office so that the dean would be elected to a five-year term renewable only once. Cardinal …
‘Christendom no longer exists,’ pope says, explaining need to revamp Curia
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The ongoing reform of the Roman Curia is a necessary part of the Catholic Church’s fidelity to its mission to proclaim the Gospel, recognizing that very few countries today can be described as "Christian" and that new ways of …
Today’s Photo Essay: Celebrating Archbishop Schnurr’s 10th Anniversary
Saturday, December 21, 2019 marks the 10th Anniversary of Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr becoming the Tenth Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We celebrate this day in photos.
Update: At year’s end, humanitarian aid for migrants moves across border
IMAGE: CNS photo//Henry Romero, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Over the last year, Catholic dioceses on the U.S. side of the border with Mexico, in places such as El Paso and Brownsville, Texas, scrambled to accommodate the growing number of children, men and women crossing the border, seeking …
Before the bell: Pope pays surprise visit to Rome high school
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By ROME (CNS) — On the last day of school before Christmas vacation, the students of Rome’s Pilo Albertelli High School were summoned to the school’s courtyard. Some 800 students met Pope Francis there Dec. 20; he was ready to listen to their questions and offer …
Pope, U.N. chief record video with their Christmas wishes for peace
IMAGE: CNS photo/Filippo Monteforte, pool via Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis and the secretary-general of the United Nations said that, like millions of people around the world, during the Christmas season their thoughts turn to yearnings for peace and for the well-being of those in …
Today’s Photo Essay: Candidacy to Holy Orders
Congratulations to all the men who recently received candidacy to holy orders! Please pray for them as they continue their discernment. (Photos by EL Hubbard) Archdiocese of Cincinnati Brice Jacob Berger Adam Christopher Berning Stephen Augustine Codekas John Paul Grusenmeyer Antonio James Losekamp Benjamin Steven Mersch Matthew Elliot Montag Anthony …
Prayer service at holidays consoles those grieving loss of loved ones
IMAGE: CNS photo/Katie Rutter By Katie Rutter ST. MEINRAD, Ind. (CNS) — For most, the holidays are bright days of cheer, filled with laughter, joy and time spent with loved ones. But for some, the darkness of grief smothers the Christmas spirit. There is an empty seat at the dinner …