U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 27, 2024 / 10:45 am U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Pope Francis on Wednesday morning at the Vatican. While the Holy See did not comment on the nature of the audience, the State Department said discussions focused on ongoing conflicts in the …
Here is the miracle that now paves the way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 25, 2024 / 12:45 pm Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, paving the way for his canonization as a saint during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of Youth next summer. Frassati, who died at the age of 24 …
Cardinal Gregory homily for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; and the 20th Anniversary of Fr. Rivers’ Death.
Archbishop Schnurr, beloved members of the Family of Faith of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Friends all in Christ, I am deeply grateful for the invitation to share in this Eucharist that acknowledges and gives thanks for the multi-talented gifts of one of your most well-known priests, Father Joseph Clarence Rivers. …
Happy Thanksgiving: Thank You, A Prayer and a Did you know?
The word Eucharist means Thanksgiving. On this day we will once again gather with family and friends and share a hearty meal that has been a staple of the holiday for several hundred years. Today The Catholic Telegraph would like to Thank You, our readers of one of the nations …
Living Advent Intentionally
As I recently walked through a retail store with my kids, we saw the whole place decked out in snowflakes, North Pole signage, toy cars with trees strapped on top and, most puzzling, Star Wars Pez in candy striped boxes. So, I nonchalantly quizzed my kids. “This stuff looks fun. …
Bottles of bourbon signed by Pope Francis expected to fetch up to $20,000 for charity
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 21, 2024 / 16:20 pm Two bottles of rare bourbon signed by Pope Francis are projected to net up to $20,000 for several Kentucky charities. Father Jim Sichko, a priest in the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, and a papal Missionary of Mercy, told CNA that the …
No, ‘AI Jesus’ isn’t actually hearing confessions: fact check
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 21, 2024 / 15:50 pm Numerous news reports in recent days reported that a new artificially intelligent “Jesus” has begun taking people’s confessions at a Catholic church in Switzerland. Claim: A holographic “AI Jesus” has been created and deployed at a chapel in Switzerland specifically to hear confessions. CNA finds: St. Peter’s …
Here’s the story of how the feast of Christ the King came about in Cincinnati
by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Nov 20, 2021 / 13:47 pm The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, celebrated this year on Nov. 21, also is referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, Christ the King Sunday, or Reign of Christ Sunday. While the …
Father Clarence J. Rivers
Father Clarence J. Rivers was the first Black priest ordained in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. A nationally known figure in Catholic music and liturgy, he was also an iconic figure for the Black Catholic community throughout the country. Although he died in 2004, his influence is still felt throughout the …
Pope Francis announces 2025 canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati
By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Nov 20, 2024 / 05:58 am Pope Francis announced Wednesday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized during two major jubilee celebrations dedicated to young people. The surprise …
