Pope meets generals after brief welcome by children in Myanmar
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden YANGON, Myanmar (CNS) — Greeted by two dozen children wearing traditional attire and by the nation’s bishops, Pope Francis arrived in Myanmar Nov. 27 for a four-day visit. The arrival ceremony at the Yangon airport was brief and led by an envoy of the …
Rector’s remarks at seminary groundbreaking
Father Benedict D. O’Cinnsealaigh, President and Rector of the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, delivered the following remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony: I want to thank His Grace Archbishop Schnurr, Bishop Thomas, Bishop Binzer, Father David Wilton CPM, Monsignors, Fathers, the Board of Trustees, our Vice-President Mr. …
The Solemnity of Christ the King
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. Pope Pius XI encyclical states: “If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all …
Update: Build peace by welcoming migrants, refugees, pope says in message
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Exploiting a fear of migrants and refugees for political gain increases the possibility of violence and discrimination and does nothing to build a culture of peace, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2018. “Those who, for what may be …
Sister shares heartbreaking story to lead youths closer to God
IMAGE: CNS photo/Natalie Hoefer, The Criterion By John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — It wasn’t the story that the 20,000 Catholic youths were expecting to hear from a religious sister. And the audience of young people inside Lucas Oil Stadium on the morning of Nov. 17 became more quiet and riveted …
Thanksgiving: A unique holiday for a uniquely diverse nation
By Lou Baldwin PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — What does Thanksgiving really mean to you? Is it just a really big dinner, or is there something more about it that maybe you’ve forgotten? It is unique among American holidays in that it is both civic and religious in its origins. It is …
Pope adds meetings, including with general, to Myanmar itinerary
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lynn Bo Bo, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Accepting suggestions by Myanmar’s cardinal, Pope Francis has added two private meetings to the schedule for his visit to the country: one with religious leaders and the other with the commander of the military, who wields great …
At Mass, Jesus seeks to bring others with him to salvation, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If people really understood that participating at Mass is witnessing Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection, then maybe they would stop taking pictures, talking, making comments and acting as if it were some kind of show, Pope Francis said. “This is …
