Phoenix Chaldean priest remembers martyred cousin whose canonization cause was recently opened
Msgr. Felix Shabi, corbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Vicariate of Arizona of the Chaldean Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle based out of San Diego, remembers well the martyred Fr. Ragheed Ganni, whose cause for canonization was approved by the Vatican May 14. The two men were cousins who grew up in Iraq.
Naming Chaldean as cardinal is gift to struggling Church
BEIRUT (CNS) — Pope Francis’ naming of Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako as cardinal is a gift to the Chaldean Catholic Church, which has been struggling in the face of terrorism, said an Iraqi archbishop.
Weapons of mass distraction: Journalist takes aim at fake papal news
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From the moment of his election, Pope Francis’ down-to-earth take on communicating the Gospel has led to countless front-page headlines either praising or criticizing him.
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in U.S. makes history with two ordinations
It likely won't be long until Fr. Philip becomes a "biritual" priest, credentialed to celebrate liturgies in both the Syro-Malabar and Roman rites. In fact, his second Mass of thanksgiving following ordination was a Latin-rite Mass, for which he gained permission.
High court rules in favor of baker in same-sex wedding cake case
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 7-2 decision June 4, the Supreme Court sided with a Colorado baker in a case that put anti-discrimination laws up against freedom of speech and freedom of religious expression.
Oregon summer camp communicates God’s love through nature, friendships
"I see it as a pro-life organization, where people are being served who are often rejected by society," said Aaron Thompson, Upward Bound board chairman and a parishioner of St. Juan Diego Parish in Portland.
Defend right to life, conscientious objection, pope tells doctors
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Make medicine and health care more humane by protecting the life and dignity of all patients, particularly the weakest and the unborn, Pope Francis told Catholic doctors and medical specialists.
Pope, patriarch call for ethical intervention in economy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople called on Christians to work together to build a culture of solidarity in the face of growing economic inequality and a lack of respect for the human dignity of the poor and of migrants.
Irish bishop hopes papal visit can help bring healing after abortion vote
DUBLIN (CNS) — An Irish bishop said he hopes Pope Francis’ August visit can help bring healing after a divisive referendum that will pave the way for abortion on demand up to 12 weeks’ gestation.
Catholic giving circle awards more than $130K to seven nonprofits
The Catholic Leadership Circle hosted its annual Grant Awards Ceremony May 17 and awarded $124,000 to eight local Catholic organizations.
