Vatican summit to create task force to aid bishops in safeguarding
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Since the work of child protection must continue after the February meeting at the Vatican on safeguarding, one organizer said they plan on creating a "task force" with teams on every continent. The task force would be just one of …
Vatican summit to create task force to aid bishops in safeguarding
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Since the work of child protection must continue after the February meeting at the Vatican on safeguarding, one organizer said they plan on creating a "task force" with teams on every continent. The task force would be just one of …
Relic Pilgrimage stops in Cincinnati
All are invited to this special opportunity to venerate the first-class relic of St. Jean Vianney’s incorrupt heart. It will be on display at Old St. Mary’s Church in Over the Rhine on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 1 P.M. – 6 P.M. A reflection on St. Jean Vianney will be …
Bishops address abuse scandal with U.S. pilgrims at World Youth Day
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Rhina Guidos PANAMA CITY (CNS) — As Pope Francis was arriving in Panama Jan. 23, bishops from the United States wasted no time addressing the sex abuse scandal back home during a popular event aimed at American and other English-speaking World Youth Day pilgrims. "It’s …
Marginalized take center stage at World Youth Day 2019
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Rhina Guidos PANAMA CITY (CNS) — One thing is clear about World Youth Day 2019: This one is not focused on convening great masses of people, or the most influential or the loudest. Instead of highlighting the problems faced by youth in the world’s richest …
Swiss Guard replaces metal helmets with 3D-printed plastic headgear
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the Swiss Guard’s halberds and uniforms have remained largely unchanged over the centuries, its ceremonial helmets are now a product of 21st-century technology. The four-pound, hand-forged metal helmet has been replaced with new lightweight headgear. Still crafted in …
On flight to Panama, Pope confirms November trip to Japan
IMAGE: CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PANAMA (CNS) — While speaking to a journalist aboard his flight to Panama, Pope Francis confirmed that he will visit Japan this year. Greeting members of the press aboard the flight Jan. 23, the pope was …
Investing in your child’s Catholic education
Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles focusing on options for making a Catholic education affordable. Be sure to check out our February issue for more information, in addition to our Catholic Schools Week special section. The hallmarks of a Catholic education include high academic achievement, faith-based values …
Pope says he’s pained by deaths in Colombia, the Mediterranean
IMAGE: CNS photo/Luisa Gonzalez, Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis led the recitation of the Angelus prayer Jan. 20, he told the crowd in St. Peter’s Square that he had "two pains in my heart: Colombia and the Mediterranean." "I want to assure the Colombian …
Different nations, but one faith unites Panama’s World Youth Day pilgrims
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Rhina Guidos PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Jorge Soto wore a wrestling mask typical of Lucha Libre fighters in Mexico and every few steps he took, others would sidle up to have a picture taken with him. The mask was fun to wear, and it was …