Helping others can change the world, pope tells young people
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a video message to young men and women around the world, Pope Francis called on them to provoke an uprising of change by serving others. In helping those who are suffering, both young believers and nonbelievers can find …
People must confront their evil desires, beg God for mercy, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God handed down his commandments not for people to hypocritically follow the letter of the law with a proud and righteous heart, but for people to recognize the truth of their weaknesses and acknowledge their need for help, healing …
Thanksgiving Day Mass Times
The Catholic Telegraph Mass Times and More Calendar has released Mass Times for Thanksgiving Day. A great way to start Thanksgiving Day is with the family and friends and attend a Mass near you. For the calendar, click here
‘Every day is Thanksgiving,’ says Cherokee chief
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sarah Webb, CatholicPhilly.com By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Thanksgiving should be a daily attitude rather than an annual observance, according to an American Indian leader in Pennsylvania. Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown, leader of the Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of Pennsylvania Earth Band, says that a true appreciation …
Huge Catholic-run food pantry creates Thanksgiving blessing for the poor
IMAGE: CNS photo/Katie Rutter By Katie Rutter INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Jesus himself might have set the all-time food record when he miraculously served 5,000 men with a few loaves and fish. In this day and age, however, the Indianapolis Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul might hold …
Lumen Christi Award winner has spent life as a religious serving poor
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rich Kalonick courtesy Catholic Extension By CHICAGO (CNS) — Sister Marie-Paule Willem, a Franciscan Missionary of Mary, who has been serving the poor in the U.S. and around the world for more than 60 years, will receive the 2018-2019 Lumen Christi Award from Catholic Extension. "Working across many …
Simple Christians: Ordinary Trappist martyrs gave extraordinary witness
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Vatican Dicastery for Communication By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After Islamic terrorists stormed the Algerian monastery he called home, Trappist Father Christian de Cherge felt compelled to put pen to paper and write down his testament. Father de Cherge, prior of the Monastery of …
“Telegraph” freelancer honored as outstanding caregiver
By Erin Schurenberg Inspired by caregiver Karen Mason, Patti Alderson founded the “Caring Like Karen” awards in 2012, with six categories of honor, each recognizing an outstanding caregiver who emulates the love and patience Mason showed in her lifetime. Mason came to care for Alderson’s elderly mother after losing her …
Scalia, Staubach among seven who receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Late Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and former NFL quarterback Roger Staubach, both devout Catholics, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in a White House ceremony. President Donald Trump presented the awards to five others as well …