Shutdown won’t deter crowds from marching for life in nation’s capital
IMAGE: CNS/Tyler Orsburn By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — Neither snow nor sleet — nor partial government shutdown — will keep pro-lifers away from the nation’s capital for the March for Life Jan. 18. If it continues, the shutdown will be almost a month old by then. Daily news reports …
Despite high turnover, number of Catholics little changed in Congress
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — In most election cycles, there may be 30 to 50 new members of Congress. For 2019, there are 89 — and a 90th may yet be headed for Capitol Hill based on how a disputed House election in North Carolina …
Sister Pimentel disappointed about not being able to address president
IMAGE: CNS photo/Barbara Johnston, courtesy University of Notre Dame By Rose Ybarra MCALLEN, Texas (CNS) — Sister Norma Pimentel was "truly disappointed" after not being given an opportunity to speak during a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump during his Jan. 10 visit to McAllen. The president traveled to the …
Pope makes day trip to cloistered Poor Clares in Umbria
IMAGE: CNS photo/Holy See Press Office By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis left the Vatican Jan. 11 to visit a community of cloistered Poor Clare nuns in Umbria, the Vatican said. The pope made the "private visit" to encourage the sisters and to share the Eucharist, prayer …
Pope will go to Romania calling for unity, focus on the common good
IMAGE: CNS image/courtesy Holy See Press Office By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will make a three-day apostolic visit to Romania in late May, the Vatican announced. Accepting invitations from President Klaus Iohannis and from Catholic leaders, the pope will visit the capital of Bucharest, the cities …
Catholic Schools Now accepting scholarship applications for 2019 Catholic elementary schools.
The Catholic Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for 2019 elementary school tuition assistance scholarships. All scholarships are needs-based and can be used at any Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Awards range from $250 to $1,000 per student. Grant Details K-8 grade grants will be awarded based …
Trump visits Texas migrant center at invitation of nun on front lines
IMAGE: CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters By MCALLEN, Texas (CNS) — President Donald Trump got a brief look at the work of a well-known Catholic Charities-run refugee center in South Texas during a daylong trip to the border. His visit to the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen Jan. 10 came less …
Update: Bishops describe their retreat as inspiring, Spirit-filled
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although the weeklong retreat for U.S. Catholic bishops emphasized quiet reflection, several bishops spoke out on social media during the retreat and after it wrapped up Jan. 8 with positive reaction about it and to give shoutouts to the retreat …
A global response to abuse: Work already underway, Jesuit says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — By summoning leaders of the world’s bishops’ conferences and top representatives of religious orders to the Vatican in February to address the abuse crisis and the protection of minors, Pope Francis is sending the message that the need for …
Vatican leaps into the world of sports
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican announced its plans to take a leap of faith into the wide world of sports with the creation of its first ever sports association. The Vatican Athletic sports association, which will fall under the auspices of …