BEIRUT — Commemorating the second anniversary of the kidnapping of two Syrian bishops, the Greek Orthodox patriarch lamented the indifference of the international community about their fate. “We hope that the bishops are alive, but unfortunately the world is silent and nobody has provided physical evidence,” Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch said in […]
Carolyn Y. Woo | Love and mercy for those who need it most
The first time I read the phrase “O happy fault” in the special Easter proclamation, or Exsultet, I pondered about God’s love for his people — from the start of creation, through infidelities, rejections, destruction. God persisted in his love for us. That love is more powerful than anything, including our sinfulness. He will reach […]
Masters champ, product of Catholic prep school, keeps it humble
DALLAS — Even after becoming the toast of the sports world, golfer Jordan Spieth, a 21-year-old Dallas Jesuit graduate, remained humble and down-to-earth as he worked the crowds at Augusta, handled the media, and bantered with morning and late night talk show hosts after his historic win. That’s no surprise to those who know the […]
Pope Francis’ Paschal Message: Only with humility is Easter understood
Pope Francis waves to the crowd during his Easter message and blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 5. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters ) VATICAN CITY — To enter Christ’s empty tomb like the disciples and see that […]
Pope, washing inmates’ feet, asks them to pray for him
Pope Francis kisses the foot of a female inmate at Rome’s Rebibbia prison April 2. (CNS photo/Reuters via L’Osservatore Romano) VATICAN CITY — In a moving ceremony that recalled how Jesus loved the world so deeply that he lowered himself to serve and died for everyone’s sins, Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 […]
Father John Catoir: The greatness of being you
Most people never think of themselves as great, but if you think about it, you are quite extraordinary. For instance, from the beginning when you were very little, you won a race against a lot of contenders in the struggle to see who would reach your mother’s womb first. What an amazing beginning! It shows […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Is general absolution permitted here?
Q: Our priest now has three parishes to take care of, so he is kept very busy. Can he be given permission to have a rite three penance service with absolution, perhaps once or twice a year? This would free up some time for him, and I also feel that it would help to bring […]
Pope Francis announces Holy Year of Mercy
Pope Francis preaches during a Lenten penance service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 13. During a March 13 penance service, the pope announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to be celebrated from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20, 2016. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced […]
Blood of Naples’ patron liquefies during pope’s visit
Pope Francis holds a reliquary containing what is believed to be the blood of St. Januarius as he gives a blessing during a meeting with religious at the cathedral in Naples, Italy, March 21. The dried blood of the saint is said to liquefy several times a year. After the pope handled the relic, the […]
Missionary priests killed in Peru remembered for deep, strong faith
WARSAW, Poland — Two Polish Conventual Franciscan missionaries killed by insurgents in Peru in 1991 are challenging Catholics to renew their faith commitment, said a Franciscan spokesman. The priests, Father Zbigniew Strzalkowski and Father Michal Tomaszek, offer the faithful examples of “exemplary lives and vivid testimonies,” Franciscan Father Jan-Marie Szewek told Catholic News Service from […]
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