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By Cindy Wooden
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Put down the weapons of war and work for justice, Pope Francis urged the people of the Central African Republic. “Even when the powers of hell are unleashed, Christians must rise to the summons, their heads held high, and be ready to brave blows in this battle over which God […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Despite serious security concerns for Pope Francis and for those who would come to see him, the pope landed in Central African Republic Nov. 29 saying he came as “a pilgrim of peace.” “Unity in diversity is a constant challenge, one which demands creativity, generosity, self-sacrifice and respect for others,” […]
National
By Elizabeth Einstadt Evans
GLENMOORE, Pa. – When independent filmmaker and artist Abbie Reese inaugurated her collaboration with the Poor Clare Colettine nuns at the Corpus Christi Monastery in Rockford, Illinois, she had a professional goal: nurturing a collaborative relationship that would serve as a backdrop to a young woman’s transition from secular life into an alternative community. Ten […]
National
By Catholic News Service
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Mother Angelica, who spearheaded the founding of the Eternal Word Television Network, has been placed on a feeding tube as she continues to battle lingering effects of two strokes she suffered 14 years ago. A spokesman for her order, the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration at Our Lady of Angels Monastery in […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM AFRICA – Pope Francis told reporters he is well aware that God is a god of surprises, but he had not been prepared for what a surprise his first visit to Africa would be. Obviously tired, but equally content, Pope Francis told reporters he prayed in a mosque in Bangui, […]
Schools
The Bishop Ireton Cardinals fell to the Benedictine College Preparatory School Cadets during the VISAA Football Championship Nov. 21. All photos by Joe Cashwell for the Catholic Herald.
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – This year’s Vatican Christmas stamps feature a 15th-century manuscript illumination of the Holy Family. Flanked by a lowing ox and a donkey, Mary and Joseph pray over Baby Jesus as angels sing above and poor shepherds approach. The image, painted by an unknown artist, is from the Codices Urbinates Latini 239 (1477-1478) […]
Schools
By Kevin Darling
Each new year at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries brings new courses and experiences, but few have been as popular with students as the new senior-level elective, “Criminal Law and Procedure” taught by former FBI agent Michael McGinty. He is a former FBI special agent and lawyer who began a […]
Local
By Katie Scott
“Miss Anderson, your next word … is triskaidekaphobia.*” As 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson’s eyes widen and fists clench in concentration, theatergoers are on the edge of their chairs in what feels like front-row seats at a spelling bee. “Akeelah and the Bee,” a fresh and polished production by the Children’s Theatre Company, addresses themes of race, […]
Columns
By Fr. Kenneth Doyle
Q. I understand that during the upcoming papal-declared year, we can seek plenary indulgences for the dead. Naturally, as I age, I have more and more friends who have died. What a wonderful thing if I could include them in this. Is it possible to gain multiple plenary indulgences for the deceased and, if so, […]
