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Quake draws attention to Catholicism in Haiti
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— One image that has emerged from the devastating rubble of Haiti’s Jan. 12 earthquake is the resilient faith of the Haitian people.
In funeral, Haitians celebrate lives of church leaders
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CNS) — Amid the rubble of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Haitians celebrated the lives of the archbishop and vicar general of Port-au-Prince, both of whom were killed in the country’s earthquake.
Caritas: Agencies must plan for long-term aid
LIMA, Peru — Nearly two weeks after the Haitian earthquake, Catholic aid agencies must gear up to provide longer-term food, housing and health care assistance to people who lost their homes and possessions.
U.S. government will allow Haitians to legally stay in country
WASHINGTON — With Haitians who survived the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake beginning to look for new places to live, the U.S. is easing immigration restrictions for some Haitians, including those who were here illegally before the quake and orphans.
Scripture, tradition reveal some of what life after death is like
Q. Recently a co-worker asked about our belief in the Communion of Saints, specifically Scripture references about our having a relationship with the ones who have died and are in heaven. Do those in heaven retain their own identity? Are they aware of others in eternity? Or of people on earth? Or do they exist as part of the entire consciousness that is the Creator? A. First, we must admit that there is much we do not know, and could not possibly know, about the nature of eternal life with God. (Question Corner, Seeds of Faith)
War inevitable? But we believe peace possible
In his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech — just days before the birthday of the Prince of Peace — President Barack Obama told the world that war is inevitable. (Columns)
Quest to save children resonates with author, leads to movie
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— When Wall Street Journal reporter Geeta Anand met John Crowley and his family in 2001 she felt a certain kinship.
Building a new Haiti
Is it time to be thinking about rebuilding Haiti? This week a group of foreign ministers called the Friends of Haiti met in Montreal to discuss how to rebuild Port-au-Prince. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton represented the United States, and representatives of the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and European Union were there too. (Editorial)
