IMAGE: CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion By Sean Gallagher INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — The annual chrism Mass to be celebrated April 16 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis will arguably be one of the most solemn and joyful moments of worship this year for the Catholic Church in central …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everyone is "in debt" to God, who offers his infinite love and graces for free, Pope Francis said. "We have received so much: our existence, a father and a mother, friendships, the wonders of creation," the pope said April …

IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Sister Veronica Faja By Laura Vallejo SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) — The messages, embroidered in red thread on white handkerchiefs, tell horrific stories of violence and death. They are memorials, meant to bring attention to those who have suffered and died because of the drug war in …

IMAGE: NS photo/Sivaram V, Reuters By NEW DELHI (CNS) — Indian police charged Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar of repeatedly raping a nun in her rural convent, the Associated Press reported. The bishop was charged April 9 with rape, illegal confinement and intimidation, said Hari Sankar, a district police chief …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sometimes Christians seem to prefer complaining and being unhappy in life, but that makes them a perfect target for the devil, Pope Francis said in a morning homily. "Desolation is from the serpent," who tempted Eve in the Garden …

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By Walt Schaefer Devon Steinriede is about to embark on a dream come true to secure the education he so desires. Steinriede has been awarded Mount St. Joseph University’s Achievement Schol-arship, an honor bestowed annually to one DePaul Cristo Rey (DPCR) senior who meets strict eligibility guidelines. He was chosen …

Sidney, Ohio: The Lehman Catholic Science Olympiad Team competed in the Regional Science Olympiad held Saturday, March 16, at Piqua High School for students from Shelby, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Champaign counties. Lehman Catholic placed 6th out of 20 competing teams, 5th out of the competing schools and walked away …