Pope asks German bishops to try to find unanimity on Communion question
IMAGE: CNS photo/Thomas Frey, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked the bishops of Germany to continue working together to find broader consensus on guidelines for allowing a Protestant married to a Catholic to receive the Eucharist. “Pope Francis appreciates the ecumenical commitment of the German …
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
IMAGE: CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal …
Kentucky chaplain brings God’s love to the horse racing track
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jessica Able, The Record By Jessica Able LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Daisy Baez walks along the rows of barns on the backside of Churchill Downs before day breaks on a Wednesday two weeks before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby, the world’s most famous horse race. On …
Texas archbishop honored for commitment to serve poor, vulnerable
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Catholic Extension By Jessica Able LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Daisy Baez walks along the rows of barns on the backside of Churchill Downs before day breaks on a Wednesday two weeks before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby, the world’s most famous horse race. On the …
Survivors hope pope will act against ‘epidemic’ of abuse in the church
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves ROME (CNS) — Three Chilean abuse survivors who met with Pope Francis said his apology to them must be accompanied by concrete actions, not only against those who commit sexual abuse, but against those who cover it up. “I have never seen …
World’s best high jumper has low-profile meeting with pope
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite holding the world record in the high jump, Javier Sotomayor kept his feet on the ground and didn’t try to clear the waist-high wooden barricade between him and Pope Francis. The now-retired 50-year old Cuban track-and-fielder was part …
Spring has Sprung and it’s Theology on Tap in the Archdiocese
The theme for the 2018 Spring Theology on Tap in Dayton is I’m Catholic, so now what? Theology on Tap takes place at Oregon Express at 336 E 5th St., Dayton Ohio. For a map, click here Spring 2018 Theology on Tap Schedule in Dayton Thursday Mary 17th: Luke …
The Catholic Telegraph Bucket List for May
This month’s Bucket List will take you to the cathedral for one of the most joyous events of the year that isn’t a feast, on a pilgrimage, and to Clermont County for a special outdoor Mass: One of the biggest non-feast days of the church year A set of walking …
Oregon summer camp communicates God’s love through nature, friendships
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Upward Bound By Katie Scott PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — On the North Santiam River east of Salem, Oregon, campers reel in wriggly fish, rally courage for talent-show skits and belt out tunes in evening singalongs. It’s the classic hodgepodge of activities that countless children enjoy each summer. …
Update: Pope names two Vatican officials as apostolic nuncios
IMAGE: CNS photo/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters By Katie Scott VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis named two longtime Vatican officials as apostolic nuncios and elevated both to the rank of archbishop. The Vatican announced Feb. 26 that the pope named Msgr. Alfred Xuereb, general secretary of the Secretariat for the Economy, …