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 …
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.
