IMAGE: CNS photo/Alberto Pizzoli, pool via Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If Pope Francis sees the church as a field hospital after battle, then his annual Christmas address to the Roman Curia often looks like the triage … Continue reading
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New 'Star Wars' villains not evil enough, says Vatican movie critic
IMAGE: CNS photo/Disney By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” broke box office records and restored a new hope in the franchise to the delight of fans worldwide with a few exceptions, including the … Continue reading
Pope names U.S. layman as No. 2 in press office, promotes Irish prelate
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis appointed a U.S. media adviser as the vice director of the Vatican press office and an Irish prelate known for revolutionizing the Vatican’s approach to social communication as bishop and … Continue reading
An Explantation of the Byzantine Rite Liturgical Practice of Observing All Souls Saturdays
ETERNAL MEMORY! VIČNAJA PAMJAT’! ALL SOULS SATURDAY “The Holy Fathers were convinced that the commemoration of the departed by alms and sacrifices (Divine Liturgies) brings great comfort and benefit to them.” (SYNAXARION FOR MEAT-FARE SATURDAY) O Church, equally observed in … Continue reading
2015 St. Nicholas event: celebrating 59 years of charity
The 59th Annual St. Nicholas Celebration was held Sunday, December 6 – the Feast of Saint Nicholas – at St. John the Baptist Cathedral and Center in Munhall, Pa. Co-sponsored by the Greek Catholic Union and the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, … Continue reading
CASP responds to refugee crisis in Middle East, Europe
Faithful Urged to Respond with Mercy from Christian Associates of Southwest Pennslvania Rev. Liddy Barlow, Executive Minister “Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child … Continue reading
BCW to adopt monthly publication
In an effort to keep The BCW affordable for both subscribers and the publisher, Archbishop William, President of the Byzantine Catholic Press Associates, has made the decision to adopt a monthly publication schedule for The Byzantine Catholic World newspaper. With … Continue reading
Proclamation for the Jubilee Year of Mercy
The Jubilee Year of Mercy officially began Dec. 8 – the Feast of the Maternity of Holy Anna (Immaculate Conception) – when Pope Francis opened a Holy Door of Saint Peter Basilica in Rome. Upon encouragement from the Holy Father, … Continue reading
Sunday, December 20, 2015 (Vol. 60 no. 17)
Creche is reminder God saves people with love, not force, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Seeing baby Jesus in the Nativity scene reminds people that Christ uses humility and love to save the world, not impressive force or a magic wand, Pope Francis said. “God … Continue reading
