VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis mourned the deaths of three Xaverian Missionary Sisters of Mary, who were murdered in two separate attacks in their residence in Burundi.
Month: September 2014
Two Losses, One Win For Same-Sex Marriage Bans
WASHINGTON (CNS) – A federal judge upheld an amendment to Louisiana’s state constitution in early September that defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman, but later that same week, a federal court struck down same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana.
Muslims Will Welcome Papal Visit to Albania
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ choice of Albania as the destination of his first international trip in Europe reflects his trademark pastoral approach: Head to the peripheries, bring healing to the suffering.
Pope Says That All Wars Can Be Avoided
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – War is just “senseless slaughter” and should never be seen as inevitable or a done deal, Pope Francis said.
Peres: Only Pope Can End Modern Warfare
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Former Israeli President Shimon Peres asked Pope Francis to head a parallel U.N. called the “United Religions” to counter religious extremism in the world today.
Bishop Flores of San Diego Dies at 66
Bishop Cirilo B. Flores of San Diego died Sept. 6 of complications from prostate cancer. He was 66.
Cause of Bishop Sheen’s Sainthood Put on Hold
WASHINGTON (CNS) – The canonization cause of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been suspended indefinitely, according to a statement issued Sept. 3 by the Diocese of Peoria, Ill., where the archbishop was born.
Patriarchs: End ISIS Terrorism
BEIRUT (CNS) – Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs of the Middle East denounced attacks on Christians and called upon the international community to work toward eradicating terrorist groups.
Donald Kent: A Coach, Gentleman and Friend
Msgr. McClancy M.H.S. head basketball coach Don Kent will no longer coaching the Crusaders, but his impact will still be felt.
St. Francis Terrier Hoops Star Turns Pro
Former St. Francis College basketball standout Ben Mockford signed a pro contract with Caceres, a team in the Spanish Basketball Federation.