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 …
Change the world, don’t just gripe about it, pope tells young people
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (CNS) — Following Jesus means growing in friendship with him and with one’s brothers and sisters, never being content with the way things are, but not just griping about them either, Pope Francis told young people. Jesus calls his disciples "to …
Update: Help the poor, protect the environment, pope says in Madagascar
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (CNS) — In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government officials to promote development projects that protect nature. The crisis facing the island nation in the Indian Ocean …
Update: Catholic organizations in Florida marshaling aid for Dorian victims
IMAGE: CNS photo/Marco Bello, Reuters By MIAMI (CNS) — In the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s brutal blasting of the Bahamas, Catholic organizations in Florida continued to raise funds to aid victims there. The best aid from individual Catholics is monetary donations. Money can be used to buy supplies in bulk …
Bahamian Catholic school administrator describes current desperation
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Halliwell, Royal Navy handout via Reuters By Tom Tracy MIAMI (CNS) — An interim parish administrator and assistant principal of the St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, Bahamas, said his school was in ruins and the island is in a desperate …