‘Invest in love,’ pope says on first World Day of the Poor
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People have a basic choice in the way they live: either striving to build up treasures on earth or giving to others in order to gain heaven, Pope Francis said. “What we invest in love remains, the rest vanishes,” the …
Blessed Solanus lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal
IMAGE: CNS By DETROIT (CNS) — Blessed Solanus Casey always said that “as long as there is a spark of faith,” there can be no discouragement or sorrow, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes. His words were accompanied by “the concrete practice of faith, …
Jubilarians 2017: Sisters of Charity
Eighty Years Sister Bernadette Kambeitz Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, Sister Bernadette began her years of ministry teaching chemistry, physics, and math at schools in Ohio, Michigan, and New Mexico. Schools she taught at in the Cincinnati Archdiocese are Holy Cross School, Cincinnati (1942-1946), Holy Trinity High School, Middletown …
Today’s video: Celebrating 100 years of United States Bishops
As the U.S. Catholic bishops celebrate their 100th anniversary as an organized body, they look back at their previous century of work to help forecast what the next 100 years may bring.
Friday Night Lights Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Week 3 Ohio Playoffs Division I Saint Xavier Bombers (11-2) 14 vs. Colerain Cardinals (11-2) 21 Division II LaSalle Lancers (10-3) 14 vs. Winton Woods Warriors (11-1) 16 Division III Chaminade Julienne Eagles (9-4) 14 vs. Trotwood Madison Rams (13-0) 44 Archdiocese of Cincinnati Standings* Saint Xavier Bombers (11-2) Ohio Ranking # 2, …
New museum tells the story of the Bible — chapter and verse
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hey, Smithsonian, there’s a new kid on the block. It’s the Museum of the Bible, just a few blocks from the National Mall in Washington. With its opening to the public Nov. 18, it will tell visitors how the Bible …
Chinese officials pay poor to swap religious images for portraits of Xi
IMAGE: CNS photo/Luong Thai Linh, Pool via Reuters By HONG KONG (CNS) — Officials in China’s eastern Jiangxi province have replaced religious images displayed by Christian families with portraits of the country’s leader, Xi Jinping. Ucanews.com reported that, on Nov. 12, pictures were uploaded to the popular social messaging service …
Care for the dying does not mean obstinately resisting death, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who are dying must be accompanied with the love of family members and the care of medical professionals, but there is no requirement that every means available must be used to prolong their lives, Pope Francis said. “Even if we know that …
Quick fixes, denial won’t stop climate change, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Wolfgang Rattay, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Denial or indifference when it comes to climate change will not help further honest research or facilitate finding adequate solutions, Pope Francis told government leaders attending a meeting on implementing the Paris accord. Ratified by 170 nations, the …
Spaghetti Bowl: Fitness, camaraderie part of U.S. seminary life in Rome
IMAGE: CNS/Robert Duncan By Matthew Fowler VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A seminary is not typically known for its emphasis on physical activity and fitness, but many seminarians see it as an integral part of daily life. Andrew Auer, Joseph Caraway and his cousin, Michael Caraway, are just a few of …