Author Archives: Newsroom

N.Y. church, agency, union leaders on fact-finding trip to Central America

Posted on April 22, 2019

By Christie L. Chicoine  Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) — A delegation that includes the head of Catholic Charities of the New York Archdiocese, union leaders, state officials and representatives of humanitarian aid agencies are visiting the three Central … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S., World

Solitary confinement in U.S. prisons qualifies today as torture

Posted on April 21, 2019

Backgrounder.  By Mark Pattison  Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Few people think about it in these terms, even around Easter, but Jesus was tortured as a prisoner before his death on a cross. There’s no other way to characterize … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S.

Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter

Posted on April 21, 2019

By Junno Arocho Esteves  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ’s resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis … Continue reading →

Posted in Vatican

‘Their Calvary was lengthy’: Pope’s Stations recall those exploited

Posted on April 19, 2019

By Junno Arocho Esteves  Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — Recalling Jesus’ death on the cross, Pope Francis led thousands on Good Friday in reflecting on the crosses of loneliness, fear and betrayal that crucify countless men, women and children … Continue reading →

Posted in Vatican

Singer-songwriter presents Crucifixion in concert

Posted on April 19, 2019

By Joanne Fox  Catholic News Service SIOUX CITY, Iowa (CNS) — Singer-songwriter Tatiana “Tajci” Cameron confessed she didn’t always like Holy Week. “It always seemed to be full of sadness,” she told the crowd of more than 500 who gathered … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S.

On Good Friday, papal preacher says cross brings hope to the oppressed

Posted on April 19, 2019

By Carol Glatz  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The cross serves as a warning to the powerful and a message of hope for the poor and oppressed, said the preacher of the papal household. With Christ’s crucifixion, death … Continue reading →

Posted in Vatican

College student’s doughnut outing led to love and joining Catholic Church

Posted on April 18, 2019

By Ashleigh Kassock  Catholic News Service ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — In 1957, Sarah Wessel’s great-grandmother, Isabella Brooks, hand-stitched a wedding gown for her daughter Mary Ann Kelsey. After the wedding, the satin gown was wrapped in blue paper and placed … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S., Vatican