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Pope calls on politicians: Protect the common good
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — Christian politicians have a duty to protect human life, traditional marriage and the common good, Pope Benedict XVI said.
A cardinal and a comedian discuss serious, humorous sides of faith
NEW YORK (CNS) — In Fordham University’s Rose Hill Gymnasium, television comedian Stephen Colbert joined forces with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York Sept. 14 to discuss faith, humor and spirituality before an audience of 3,000, mostly made up of cheering students.
Report shows restrictions on religious practice on the rise in U.S., worldwide
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The increase of restrictions on religion are up worldwide — and, for the first time, those restrictions increased markedly in the United States, according to a new Pew report.
Latin: Ancient language that belongs to everybody, nobody
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Msgr. Daniel B. Gallagher was a microbiology major at the University of Michigan, his growing curiosity about the “deep questions” led the pre-med student to take philosophy and other humanities courses on the side.
Topic for synod: When can divided Christians preach together?
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The potential power, but also the limits, of an ecumenical proclamation of the Gospel and defense of Gospel values is likely to be a key topic during October’s world Synod of Bishops on the new evangelization.
Wisconsin walking tour connects faith, football
GREEN BAY, Wis. (CNS) — Green Bay Packers fans who check out the new Packers Heritage Trail will discover a number of Catholic sites that have ties to the team’s history. (Sports)
Troubled times are a part of life, but troubled faith doesn’t have to be
Last month, a co-worker lost her weekend option job without any warning. “It’s OK,” she said, “I miss going to church with my family on Sundays anyway. I’m sure God will take care of me.” (Seeds of Faith, Understanding our Church)
To which person of the Trinity do you feel closest?
“Because he created me, I feel the closest to God the Father. I feel like I can tell him anything, and he will …” (Seeds of Faith, Youthspeak)
College is also about faith formation, learning integrity
The sound of bag pipes and drums filled the chapel as the Lyon College Pipe Band marched down the center aisle, followed by the freshmen class, including our sons, Matt and John, along with and the entire faculty staff dressed in full regalia. (Columns)
