IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — A Corpus Christi procession should honor Christ’s gift of himself in the Eucharist, but also should be a pledge to share bread and faith with the people of the cities and … Continue reading
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St. John XXIII's aide, oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The former secretary to a saint and the oldest member of the College of Cardinals died May 26 at the age of 100. Italian Cardinal Loris Capovilla, who served St. … Continue reading
In Lebanon, Muslims and Christians visit Marian shrine at Harissa
IMAGE: CNS/Dalia Khamissy By Doreen Abi Raad HARISSA, Lebanon (CNS) — High on a summit overlooking the Mediterranean, Our Lady of Lebanon stands majestically with her arms outstretched, welcoming her children. Muslims and Christians alike come to the shrine, 16 … Continue reading
Lebanese leaders hope pope-imam meeting leads to new relationships
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters By Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUT (CNS) — Lebanese leaders in Muslim-Christian dialogue said they hoped Pope Francis’ meeting with Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar University, would lead to new relationships. Maronite Father Fadi … Continue reading
Pope calls for prayers for Syria, children gone missing around world
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pray for victims of recent terrorist attacks in Syria and pray that those who sow death and destruction will change their ways, Pope Francis said in an appeal. At the … Continue reading
Prayer is no magic wand; it strengthens faith in tough times, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Prayer is not a magic wand that fulfills your desires, but it is what helps you keep the faith when you don’t understand God’s will, Pope Francis said. Prayer is meant to be … Continue reading
Sunday, May 22, 2016 (Vol. 61 no. 7)
Slavjane in 40th Concert
“Save the Date” for the 40th annual Slavjane Folk Ensemble concert on Saturday, June 11. This year’s show will be held in Moon Township, Pa. at Robert Morris University’s Colonial Theatre at 1:30 p.m., followed by a reception at Holy … Continue reading
Sister Vitalia Tomcho, OSBM enters into new life after 106 earthly years
Sister Vitalia Tomcho would have celebrated her 107th birthday in early June. Instead, she celebrated her patronal Feast Day by entering into the Heavenly Kingdom on Friday morning, April 22, 2016. Sister Vitalia entered the community in Elmhurst, Pa., in … Continue reading
USCCB President Reacts to Supreme Court HHS Mandate Decision
WASHINGTON (May 16, 2016) — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion in the case of Zubik v. Burwell, in which Catholic and other religious organizations are challenging the HHS mandate requiring them to facilitate health insurance … Continue reading
