Abuse report’s claim of cover-up, mishandling of cases called ‘misleading’
IMAGE: By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — The conclusion reached by a Pennsylvania grand jury that six of the state’s Catholic dioceses acted "in virtual lockstep" to cover up abuse allegations and dismiss alleged victims over a 70-year period starting in 1947 is "inaccurate," "unfair" and "misleading," said a veteran …
Update: Rome mayor says Caritas will still get Trevi Fountain coins
IMAGE: CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters By ROME (CNS) — After weeks of confusion and consternation, Rome’s mayor told the Vatican newspaper that Rome Caritas would benefit not only from the coins tourists throw in the Trevi Fountain, but from coins tossed in any of the city’s historic water features. Caritas …
Faith is passed on at home, pope tells parents at baptism
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Faith isn’t something learned just by studying the catechism but rather is a gift passed on to children by the example of their parents, Pope Francis said. Although children learn the tenets of the Catholic faith in catechism …
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 …