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Robert Kennedy’s Catholicism was part of his personal life and politics
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy John F. Kennedy Library and Museum via Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recollections and tributes to Robert F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination have mainly highlighted his charisma and determined advocacy for social and racial justice. But underlying these tributes to the …
Space station crew members give pope custom-made blue flight suit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If Pope Francis ever plans an apostolic trip to space, he’s all set after receiving a custom-made blue flight suit with patches of the Argentine flag, his papal coat of arms and a pair of angel wings with his …
Synod working document seeks ‘new paths’ of evangelization in Amazon
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church must discover new ways to provide the Eucharist and pastoral support to the people of the Amazon, especially indigenous people threatened by forced displacement and exploitation, a new document said. The Vatican released the preparatory document …
Church in Congo suspends sacraments during Ebola outbreak
IMAGE: CNS photo/Kenny Katombe, Reuters By Jonathan Luxmoore OXFORD, England (CNS) — The Catholic Church in Congo said emergency measures will remain indefinitely in place in parishes at risk of Ebola, and urged effective action against the disease by the government of President Joseph Kabila. “Although Masses are continuing, sacraments …
Throwback Thursday: When Robert F. Kennedy’s mourners found refuge in the rosary
By Kevin J. JonesWashington D.C., Jun 6, 2018 (CNA/EWTN News). When presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot in a California hotel on June 5, 1968, his supporters prayed. “After Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, many supporters got down on their knees and prayed the …
After raid, Ohio bishop says immigration system contributes to suffering
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — The bishop of Cleveland said a recent immigration raid at an Ohio gardening and landscape company “makes clear that our current immigration system contributes to the human suffering of migrants and the separation of families.” In a June 6 statement from the Diocese of …
Maryland parishioners urged to help one another in flood aftermath
By Christopher Gunty ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (CNS) — In the immediate aftermath of the flood that washed through Main Street and other parts of historic Ellicott City May 27, St. Paul Church, perched on the hill above the floodwaters, was able to serve folks in little ways. The church acted …
Gossip destroys Holy Spirit’s gift of peace, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Peace is a gift that can easily be destroyed through petty gossip and speaking ill of others, Pope Francis said. People who receive and give the sign of peace “should be men and women of peace” and not …
Panel looks at how Catholic social teaching can address polarization
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — Sister Teresa Maya grew up hearing her “abuela” say, “People understand each other by speaking to one another.” In her grandmother’s wisdom, she said, lies a way to address the polarization that seems to affect every aspect of U.S. society …
Pope prays for victims of Guatemala volcano disaster
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Luis Rolando Sanchez, CRS By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis sent condolences to Guatemala after a horrific volcanic eruption left more than 60 people dead. In a June 5 telegram addressed to Archbishop Nicolas Thevenin, apostolic nuncio of Guatemala, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican …