In Myanmar’s Kachin state, local priests carry on legacy of Columbans
Father Paul Lahpai Awng Dang, 46, grew up witnessing how violence overshadowed ethnic-majority Kachin state in northern Myanmar, just across from China’s Yunnan province. For years, the area has been part of a battleground for the Myanmar military and ethnic Kachin rebels, who allegedly have backing from their allies in China for their armed struggle […]
Indiana seminarians chop wood to help rural neighbors stay warm
INDIANAPOLIS — What does a seminarian do to prepare for priestly ministry? Pray. Check. Take theology classes. Check. Minister in parishes, hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. Check. Cut down trees and split wood. Wait, what? But that’s exactly what happens at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad. For more than 40 […]
Nicholas Sparks not shy about using Catholic influences in romance novels
Best-selling novelist Nicholas Sparks’ most recent book, “The Wish,” presents a plot common to many of his successful books. Told through flashback and reflection over a 24-year timespan, the story follows the life of 40-ish New York city photographer Maggie Dawes, who as a teenager was sent to live with her Aunt Linda — a […]
Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Offer Their Sufferings for Christian Unity
Courtesy photo Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address on Dec. 19, 2021. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity dates back to the 19th century when Pope Leo XIII encouraged the practice of a Prayer Octave for Unity.
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Burkina Faso ambassador says Africa needs to embrace multilateral diplomacy.
The ambassador of Burkina Faso to the Holy See, His Excellency Robert Compaoré, says he appreciates Pope Francis’ encouragement for multilateral diplomacy. Read all
Pope Francis asks Catholics to offer their sufferings for Christian unity
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address on Dec. 19, 2021. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 16, 2022 / 05:40 am (CNA). Pope Francis has asked Catholics to offer up their sufferings this week for Christian unity. During his Sunday Angelus address, the pope called on people to participate in the upcoming Week of Prayer […]
Pope prays for victims of Brazil floods due to heavy rains
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis remembers the victims of severe flooding in Brazil and expresses his closeness to their families. Read all
Pope: May we all join in Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
During the Angelus Pope Francis recalls this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 18 to 25 January and invites everyone to offer up their struggles and suffering in favor of Christian unity. Read all
Kansas State Football Player Heard Call to Seminary on the Field
Courtesy photo Football player Landry Weber walks onto the field. Landry Weber says three things are central to his spirituality: the Eucharist, confession and the Blessed Virgin Mary.