A look back in pictures: The Xavier News
On November 26, 1963, The Xavier News covered the death of President John F. Kennedy.
To experience one of the holiest Christian sites, head to Washington
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rebecca Hale, National By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the nation’s capital, a $15 museum ticket and pair of 3-D glasses is the passport Christian pilgrims and others need to experience what may be the holiest site in Christianity. Employing state-of-the-art technology, the National Geographic Museum in …
War and greed: Rome events shed light on conflict in South Sudan, Congo
IMAGE: CNS photo/James Akena, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has made no secret of what he thinks is the motivating force behind the wars and conflicts underway across the globe. “The powerful, some of the powerful, profit from the production of arms and they …
Local Priest one of two Cinti contestants on holiday baking series
“On your marks, get set — bake!” Local Catholic fans of “The Great American Baking Show” (formerly “The Great Holiday Baking Show” will see a familiar face when the ABC Christmas series launches Dec. 7: One of the 10 contestants is Father Kyle Schnippel. Currently pastor of Corpus Christi and …
Today’s Video: St. Lawrence Church in Price Hill
From the History in your backyard series, enjoy the video of St. Lawrence Church.
Protection urged for nation’s ‘vulnerable,’ especially migrants, refugees
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the nation made preparations to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed gratitude for “the gift of immigrants and refugees to the country,” but also appealed for their protection. “As we do every year, …
Youth urged to remember they’re ‘beloved children of God, called by name’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Natalie Hoefer, The Criterion By Natalie Hoefer INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — The sound of more than 20,000 teens screaming and singing along with racuous music of Christian hip-hop band TobyMac was loud. The sound of the same number of youths in silent prayer was deafening. These external and internal …
Pope Francis calls Benedict’s teaching ‘precious heritage’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The theological work and papal teaching of retired Pope Benedict XVI “continue to be a living and precious heritage for the church,” Pope Francis said. The pope met Nov. 18 with the winners of the 2017 Ratzinger Prize, named for the retired pope …
Pope criticizes police brutality, denounces dangerous drivers
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Putting the brakes on dangerous and distracted driving, Pope Francis criticized using mobile phones when at the wheel and treating roads like racetracks. While praising the work and sacrifice of police officers dealing with transit and highway patrol, he also cautioned them against …
Vatican investigating abuse at pre-seminary
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican announced it had launched a new investigation into reports about sexual abuse in a pre-seminary for young adolescents run by the Diocese of Como, Italy, but located inside the Vatican. Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman, issued a statement Nov. 18 saying that …