Wisconsin Franciscan sisters religiously cheer on their Green Bay Packers
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin — On the far west side of Manitowoc, atop a hill overlooking picturesque Silver Lake, sits the historic Holy Family Convent. Motherhouse to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, its hallowed halls, accented with reverent artworks, are serene and hushed. There is one room in the 19th-century building, however, where it can get […]
Bishop offers gratitude to those involved in his recent heart surgery
TUCSON, Arizona — Retired Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson expressed in a Jan. 18 message thanks to all who prayed and helped before, during and after his open-heart surgery. “Please know my deepest gratitude for your prayers and best wishes,” Kicanas said in his message, which was posted on the diocese’s website. “I am […]
Ukrainian crisis threatens peace and democracy in Europe, observers warn
PHILADELPHIA — Ukrainian-American Catholics warn a Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border poses a grave threat not only to that nation, but to Europe and democracy itself. “It is a question of life or death for thousands, who will be massacred by an escalated invasion,” said Archbishop Borys Gudziak, head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy […]
Vatican includes group backing women’s ordination on website
ROME — The Vatican has included a group that advocates for women’s ordination on a website promoting a two-year consultation of rank-and-file Catholics, indicating that Pope Francis wants to hear from all Catholics during the process. The inclusion of the Women’s Ordination Conference on the website promoting the Vatican’s 2023 “synod,” or meeting of bishops, […]
Court leans toward allowing flag with cross to fly at Boston City Hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Supreme Court justices Jan. 18 seemed to side with a Christian group that was excluded from flying its flag with an image of a cross on it outside of Boston’s City Hall. The group, Camp Constitution, was told in 2017 by city officials that it would not be able to fly its […]
Pope Francis: Human life is the most valuable work asset
Pope Francis met the Italian Association of Private Construction Contractors on Jan. 20, 2022 / Vatican Media. Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 11:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis said Thursday that human life is the most important asset to protect in the workplace, and lamented the many lives lost in work-related accidents or disease every […]
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 130-202). / Public Domain. Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 12:00 pm (CNA). St. Irenaeus of Lyon is one step closer to being the first martyr to be declared a Doctor of the Church. Pope Francis met with the head of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints on […]
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is Praying for Victims in Wake of Munich Abuse Report
Paul Badde/CNA Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. Archbishop Gänswein said: “Benedict XVI did not have access until this afternoon to the report of the law firm Westpfahl-Spilker-Wastl, which has more than 1,000 pages. In the coming days, he will examine the text with the necessary attention.”
Roman Curia’s annual Lenten retreat changed again due to COVID-19
Pope Francis takes part in the Roman Curia’s Lenten retreat in Ariccia, Italy, on March 6-10, 2016. Credit: Vatican Media. / null Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 08:00 am (CNA). For the third consecutive year, Pope Francis will not be gathering to… […]
Cardinal Marx ‘shocked and ashamed’ by Munich abuse report
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, pictured in June 2016. / Degreezero via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Munich, Germany, Jan 20, 2022 / 09:20 am (CNA). Cardinal Reinhard Marx said on Thursday that he was “shocked and ashamed” at the findings of a report crit… […]