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By Zoey Dimauro
Like many of the residents at Amerisist of Warrenton, John Sekelsky has lots of stories to tell. Visitors to the assisted living facility can hear about his World War II missions and see the artwork he painted featuring the planes he flew in. They can hear of his years as “Johnny Silk,” semi-professional accordion player, […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – With a simple tap, Pope Francis joined Instagram and quickly set a record for gaining 1 million followers. The launch of the “Franciscus” account March 19, the feast of St. Joseph and the third anniversary of the formal inauguration of his papacy, was preceded by huge media coverage. But still, he hit […]
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
I have a personal relationship with Christ. That is, He and I talk off and on all day long, inside my head. It’s our relationship – real, alive and very much awake and aware of my world, the sphere in which I orbit, the daily round of my private life. I bring Him my needs […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – Cardinal Georges Cottier, former theologian of the papal household, died March 31 at the age of 93. Sending his condolences to the Swiss cardinal’s sister, Pope Francis said he would be remembered particularly for “his strong faith, paternal kindness and intense cultural and ecclesial activity, especially in the service of Popes John […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – As discussions continue between Vatican officials and leaders of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, Pope Francis met at the Vatican with Bishop Bernard Fellay, head of the society. The Vatican press office confirmed April 4 that the meeting took place but provided no details. On its website, the SSPX said […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
ROME – A medieval Franciscan convent near Assisi opened its doors once again to offer refugees shelter and assistance. With the support of the Order of Friars Minor in Umbria, the local Caritas will provide educational, cultural and language assistance to 13 men from Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria. The Franciscans in Assisi have been working […]
National
By Catholic News Service
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – With Mother Angelica having been essentially bedridden for 15 years following a series of strokes in 2001, staff at the Eternal Word Television Network and members of her order, the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, had plenty of time to plan and prepare for her funeral. “We at EWTN had many plans […]
Local
By Catholic Herald Staff Report
George Mason University’s law school in Arlington will be renamed for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The announcement was made March 31, along with news that the university foundation has received pledges totaling $30 million to support the law school and that three new scholarship programs will be established. A university press release […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican has set April 8 for the release of “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), Pope Francis’ reflection on the family and family life. The document, subtitled “On Love in the Family,” will be released at a Vatican news conference with Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, general secretary of the Synod of Bishops, […]
Global
By Catholic News Service
BEIRUT – Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East, in their Easter messages, pleaded for peace and urged their faithful to regard the risen Christ as a sign of hope. Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai, Maronite Catholic patriarch, said the world – particularly the “political community and the rulers of nations” – badly needs “witnesses to the […]
