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Catholic community mourns death of Arizona priest in car crash
Tucson, Ariz., Feb 11, 2020 / 12:26 am (CNA).- The Diocese of Tucson has announced the death of a local priest, who was killed in a car crash Friday. “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that our dear Fr. Raul Valencia, Pastor of Santa Monica …
Bishop: Single-issue in politicking ‘distorts call to authentic discipleship’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ryan Blystone, courtesy University of San Diego By SAN DIEGO (CNS) — Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, in a Feb. 6 speech at the University of San Diego, said "the drive to label a single issue preeminent" in the 2020 election "distorts the call to authentic …
U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation. The …
From Fifth Avenue to Camaguey, Cuba, cardinal’s visit displays world ties
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rhina Guidos By Rhina Guidos CAMAGUEY, Cuba (CNS) — Cuban Archbishop Wilfredo Pino Estevez gently motioned U.S. Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan toward the man quietly sitting in the chair who had recently lost part of his leg due to complications from diabetes. With a gentle smile, the archbishop …
Generous help of Knights counters culture of indifference, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis praised the Knights of Columbus for their charitable efforts and thanked them especially for helping Christians in the Middle East. "I thank all the members of your order for seeing in our persecuted and displaced brothers and …
Bishop McElroy: Abortion and climate change both crucial, voters must be prudent
By Christine Rousselle San Diego, Calif., Feb 7, 2020 / 05:15 pm (CNA).- Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego made a speech Thursday that attempted to explain his criticism of the elevation of abortion over other political issues. The speech, titled “Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting,” discussed the “moral …
St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the poster child for romantic love
Chicago, Ill., Feb 9, 2020 / 04:26 pm (CNA).- In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink and red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly-naked chubby cherubs shooting hearts with bows and arrows. …
With visit to Cuba’s Madonna, New York cardinal begins six-day trip
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rhina Guidos By Rhina Guidos CAMAGUEY, Cuba (CNS) — In his first stop of a six-day visit to Cuba, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan walked in without fanfare Feb. 8 into the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in the town of El Cobre, likely the most popular sacred …
Victim-survivor says affirmation, sharing his story a pathway to healing
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit By Dave Hrbacek ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Michael Callaghan’s healing from clergy sexual abuse took a big step forward after he saw the movie "Spotlight" in 2015. The Academy Award-winning fact-based drama detailing the clerical abuse scandal in Boston moved Callaghan deeply …
Cardinal Dolan to meet with Cuban president, church leaders during visit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Andres Martinez Casares, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan is set to meet with the president of the Republic of Cuba during a Feb. 7-12 trip to the island nation, which includes a visit with the cardinal of Havana and other …