Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) has decided to name its newest project in Haiti for the late Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan, who died last month. Cotes-de-Fer, Haiti, will be the first site for the implementation of CHAMPS, Children And Mothers Partnerships, and has received a $2 million challenge grant for the building in […]
by Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis will visit a tiny Italian island to greet refugees and immigrants, pray for those who have lost their lives at sea and call for greater solidarity. The Vatican said Pope Francis was “deeply affected” by a recent tragedy in mid-June in which at least seven people […]
While the world’s Catholics are rejoicing over the new Holy Father, Pope Francis, his election is even more momentous for Latin Americans, particularly those of Argentinian heritage.Among those bursting with pride is Father Francisco Walker, pastor of St. Agatha’s Church, Sunset Park, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, just like the new pope.
by Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUT (CNS) – Lebanon’s younger generation of Catholics sees Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept. 14-16 visit to their country as a sign of hope in a region embroiled with violence. Marielle Boutros, a 25-year-old Maronite Catholic from Jbeil who teaches science at a Catholic school, said the pope’s visit “means that even […]
by Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI has approved the heroic virtues of U.S. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the Vatican announced June 28, clearing the way for the advancement of his sainthood cause. Among the others honored in decrees announced the same day were first prelate of Opus Dei, the Canadian […]
by Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Although she was never canonized, St. Hildegard of Bingen is to be added to the Catholic Church’s formal list of saints, and Catholics worldwide may celebrate her feast day with a Mass and special readings by order of Pope Benedict XVI. The Vatican announced May 10 that the […]
