Archive for March 6, 2019

Chalk model with Pope Leo I stopping the invader Attila the Hun, from Oratory of St. Philip Neri main hall. ?w=200&h=150

Lenten fasting advice from the Pope who faced Attila the Hun

As Christians prepare to engage in the fasting and abstinence of Lent, they can find guidance in the words of... Read more

The Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota. ?w=200&h=150

Minnesota Catholics promote 'integral human ecology' at state lobbying event

At a time when, to many Catholics, politics in America seem at odds with faith and morals, Catholics in Minnesota... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square March 6, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: We need you, Jesus. Thy Kingdom Come

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Kingdom of God is the greatest force in the world, but it is humble,... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 14, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prays for Alabama tornado victims

Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to Alabama Wednesday after devastating tornadoes over the weekend killed 23 people and... Read more

The procession from St. Anselm parish to Santa Sabina preceding Mass for Ash Wednesday in Rome, March 6, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope on Ash Wednesday: Lenten fasting a 'wake-up call for the soul'

Fasting from food or other things during Lent is a chance for Catholics to reorient their material attachments, Pope Francis... Read more

Cardinal George Pell outside the Hotel Quirinale in Rome, March 3, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Pell's appeal process to begin in June

An Australian court announced Wednesday that Cardinal George Pell's application for leave to appeal his conviction of sexual abuse will... Read more

Demonstrators for the legalization of cannabis march in the New York Pride Parade, June 2016. ?w=200&h=150

New York bishops blaze against legalization in joint marijuana statement

The New York State Catholic Conference, which represents the state’s 28 bishops, issued a fiery statement on Wednesday opposing plans... Read more

Archbishop Leo Cushley distributes ashes during an Ash Wednesday service in a Scottish Parliament building. ?w=200&h=150

First Ash Wednesday service held in Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament hosted a Blessing and Distribution of Ashes for the first time this year, with Archbishop Leo Cushley... Read more

The Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral in Santiago, Chile. ?w=200&h=150

Santiago archdiocese comments on priest sentenced for sex abuse

The Archdiocese of Santiago commented Tuesday on the case of Father Tito Rigoberto Rivera Muñoz, who was found guilty in... Read more

Fr Bill Carloni (left) and Fr. Pat Conroy, SJ, at the distribution of ashes on Capitol Hill, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Ash Wednesday liturgies held on Capitol Hill

Catholic members of Congress participated in the tradition Lenten practice of receiving ashes at the Capitol Wednesday. During the liturgy,... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

New bill could mean more scholarships for Catholic schools nationwide

A proposed federal tax credit-based scholarship program could provide a boost for parents who want to send their children to... Read more