Florida senators ask Trump to waive visa requirements for some Bahamians
IMAGE: CNS photo/Loren Elliott, Reuters By Tom Tracy MIAMI (CNS) — In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, two Florida Republican senators have asked President Donald Trump to waive or suspend certain visa requirements for Bahamian citizens with relatives residing in the U.S. Hurricane Dorian stalled over the northern Bahamas Sept. …
Vatican calls for electoral reform, negotiations to resume in Nicaragua
IMAGE: CNS photo/Oswaldo Rivas, Reuters By GENEVA (CNS) — With increasing concerns worldwide about human rights violations in Nicaragua, a Vatican representative has called for an immediate return to negotiations and a rollout of reforms necessary to hold "free and transparent elections" there. "The Holy See has been following with …
Seize the Moment: Going for It in Prayer, Like a Prophet Would
I work with some amazing people. I’m talking one-of-a-kind people. Passionate. On-fire-for-the-Lord people. Honest-to-God disciples on mission. It’s rare, awesome and a complete honor. But it has also been very humbling and convicting, and it has made me realize that I have a lot of learning and growing to do. …
Indianapolis Colts’ chaplain focuses on players’ lives and faith
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy of Father Douglas Hunter By John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As the Catholic chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts, Father Douglas Hunter has access to the training facility, the team meetings and the sidelines during games. He’s even there in the locker room when head coach Frank Reich …
South African archbishop compares nation’s xenophobia to Nazi Germany
IMAGE: CNS photo/Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters By Mwansa Pintu LUSAKA, Zambia (CNS) — Zambia’s bishops urged South African leaders to do more to stop xenophobic attacks, and a South African archbishop warned of a rising tide of hatred and violence in the country. "Xenophobia and its resultant chaos are not just …
In Profile: Becky & Gary Rogers, The Luminaries of St. Lawrence’s Performing Arts
Story & photos by M.D. Pitman Becky and Gary Rogers are indelible parts of St. Lawrence in Price Hill, and stalwart in their dedication, not only to the parish, but to the children they’ve guided for two decades in the arts. The Rogers enter their 21st season directing the St. …
Pope appoints three cardinals to help lead synod on Amazon
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring/Tyler Orsburn By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis appointed three delegate presidents for the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon. The pope named as delegate presidents for the Oct. 6-27 assembly Cardinals Baltazar Porras Cardozo, 74, of Merida, Venezuela; Pedro Barreto Jimeno, 75, of Huancayo, Peru; …
Text of pope’s prayer for workers at Madagascar stone quarry
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (CNS) — Here is the Vatican’s English translation of Pope Francis’ "Prayer for Workers," which he prayed Sept. 8 at the Mahatazana stone quarry: God our Father, creator of heaven and earth, we thank you for gathering us as brothers and sisters in …
Hard work, tender hearts: Pope prays for Madagascar’s working poor
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (CNS) — Standing where the phrase "by the sweat of their brow" is a daily reality for hundreds of Madagascar’s poor, Pope Francis prayed for those whose daily bread is earned by hard physical labor and for the unemployed longing to …
Solidarity, not poverty, is God’s plan, pope says in Madagascar
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (CNS) — God’s plan for humanity involves community, mutual support, sharing and caring for each other and for the earth, Pope Francis said. "As we look around us, how many men and women, young people and children are suffering and in …