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Pope offers prayers for victims, first responders in Boston
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis responded to the bombings in Boston by invoking peace for the souls of the departed, consolation for the suffering and strength for emergency and medical personnel. In a message sent to Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone …
Cardinal O’Malley of Boston releases statement on bombings
Staff Report Just days after the Archdiocese of Boston celebrated the good news of hearing that Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley was named as one of eight close advisers to Pope Francis, tragedy struck in the form of a pair of bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday. A CNN report …
Archdiocese of Boston urges prayers after 2 killed in explosions at Boston Marathon
Staff Report A pair of explosions detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday around the four-hour mark of the race. Several news agencies reported a third explosion at Boston’s JFK library, but it was unknown if the blasts were related. Catholic Online reported that at least two …
Update: Vatican denies Spanish media report of Pope Emeritus’ failing health
Staff Report UPDATE: The Vatican denied Wednesday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sufferers from any serious illness other than the problems associated with old age. A Newsmax report claims that Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi denied reports in a Spanish newspaper that the former pope was facing any specific illness. …
Archdiocese of Cincinnati to celebrate ‘Pacem in Terris’
Press Release More than 300 high school students will take part in a day-long conference and a retired official of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will give an evening lecture as the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and other Catholic organizations celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pope John XXIII’s historic encyclical, …
Three Theology on Tap series underway in Archdiocese of Cincinnati
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Young adults often gather with friends among food and drinks in a social setting. Keeping with the church’s desire to meet people where they are, Theology on Tap aims to make those gatherings of a more spiritual nature. Theology on Tap started in the …
Pope urges doctrinal office to act ‘decisively’ against sex abuse
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis reaffirmed the importance of responding decisively to the problem of the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy and called on the Vatican office dealing with suspected cases to continue carrying out its mandate. During an …
Safeguarding creation expected to be major theme at WYD in Rio
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When hundreds of thousands of young Catholics gather with Pope Francis in Rio de Janeiro in the summer, reflections on safeguarding the environment will be part of the program. Like earlier editions of World Youth Day, the July celebration in …
WLWT dubs Archbishop Schnurr, ‘Archbishop of optimism’
Staff Report In a nearly three minute video segment now posted online, WLWT reporter John London dubbed Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr the “archbishop of optimism.” The interview was an opportunity for the archbishop to give a “state of the church” type of update to the people of the archdiocese. London visited …
RCIA Profile Londa Thomas: Taking her Catholic faith to heart
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph The recent election of Pope Francis was a joyful occasion for cradle Catholics worldwide, but it was also especially exciting for Londa Thomas, a young wife and mother who is new to Catholicism and will be welcomed into the church at Easter Vigil. …