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By David Agren | Catholic News Service
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia – Ernesto Rossell was born Catholic, went to Catholic schools and was married in the Catholic Church, though he fell away from his faith. But he said seeing the election of Pope Francis, witnessing the pope in person and working on the organization of the papal trip has helped bring him back […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM PARAGUAY – Before arriving in the United States in September, Pope Francis said he will study American criticisms of his critiques of the global economy and finance. “I have heard that some criticisms were made in the United States – I’ve heard that – but I have not read them […]
National
By Catholic News Service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – An outpouring of sympathy and prayer washed over Tennessee for the victims of the July 16 shootings that left four Marines and the shooter dead. Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, whose diocese includes Chattanooga, encouraged all Catholics and people of faith to participate in a community prayer service at the Basilica […]
National
By Carol Zimmermann
WASHINGTON – When Pope Francis comes to the U.S. Capitol Sept. 24, he could hardly ask for a better backdrop. His address to a joint meeting of Congress – historic enough since it’s the first time a religious leader who also is a head of state has addressed the body of lawmakers – will be […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – Under new reporting procedures that are more in line with international accounting standards, the Holy See reported $1 billion in net assets that had never been reported before and in a consolidated form. The Vatican’s final figures for 2014 also showed a continued budget deficit on the part of the Roman Curia […]
National
By Valerie Schmalz
SAN FRANCISCO – A video released July 14 appears to show a top Planned Parenthood official discussing the sale of parts of aborted babies for research, including discussing ways the abortion procedure can be altered to preserve specifically requested body parts. The nearly nine-minute edited video – filmed undercover and produced by the Center for […]
Local
By Lyndsey Raynor
The Summer Theatre Program of St. Bernadette Church in Springfield and Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria presents “Bye Bye Birdie” July 23-25. This classic musical takes you back to the ’60s when rock ‘n’ roll teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie is drafted into the military. Before he heads overseas, Birdie will randomly pick a girl […]
Local
By Dave Borowski
About 70 Catholic men from around the country gathered in Prince William Forest Park in Triangle for four days of prayer, reflection and sport. It was the King’s Men “Into the Wild” retreat July 9-12. The King’s Men is an international group of mostly Catholic men that was founded in 2004 “to unite and build […]
Columns
By Effie Caldarola
I must admit, encyclicals are not at the top of my summer reading pile. So, even though a papal document wouldn’t normally go to the beach, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” by Pope Francis is definitely a must-read. The pope’s writing on climate change and the environment garnered a lot of press, […]
Local
By Ashleigh Buyers
When it comes to celebrating anniversaries, St. Paul Mission Church in Hague knows how to do it right. More than 350 people arrived at the new St. Paul rectory June 29 to celebrate 125 years of Catholic faith. A large banner welcomed visitors: “Honoring the past and building the future” – a fitting motto considering […]
