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New social media tools can help tell age-old Gospel story, speakers say
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (CNS) — Modern social media tools can make the centuries-old Gospel message new again for Catholics as they renew their faith and for those who have been baptized but have never embraced the faith. That was the view of a group of workshop presenters, most of them Catholic bloggers, who examined the role […]
Syrian refugees who fled fighting live in limbo in neighboring Turkey
ISTANBUL (CNS) — Michel George Sarkisiyan is behind on the rent for the one-bedroom apartment he shares with his wife and 8-year-old daughter, Magdalena. That’s just one of the hardships the small family has faced since fleeing to Istanbul from their home in Aleppo, Syria, 554 miles away. They can’t afford to pay the gas […]
Pope Benedict teaches about life, death, logic and truth
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The universal, natural human reaction to the death of a loved one should show believers and non-believers alike that human life has value, Pope Benedict XVI said. “The awareness of the sacredness of the life entrusted to us — not as something we can dispose of freely, but as a gift […]
Nativity story’s significance continues to unfold today, pope writes
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Nativity story, like the whole story of Christ, is not merely an event in the past, but has unfolding significance for people today, with implications for such issues as the limits of political power and the purpose of human freedom, Pope Benedict writes in his third and final volume on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Health is universal good to be defended, not commoditized, says pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Good health is a benefit that needs to be defended and guaranteed for all people, not just for those who can afford it, Pope Benedict XVI told hundreds of health care workers. The new evangelization is needed in the health field, especially during the current economic crisis “that is cutting resources […]
O’Hara students collect supplies for Hurricane Sandy victims
Students from Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, PA collected non-perishable food items, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other basic essentials for victims of Hurricane Sandy during the week of November 12th. The students competed to see which grade could collect the most items. Their principal Dr. William McCusker promised a dress down day to the […]
Little Flower HS hosts Philadelphia police speaker
Little Flower High School’s Home and School Association will host a speaker from the Philadelphia Police Department’s Heads Up program for the next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Parents of Little Flower students are encouraged to attend. Parking is available in the school lot.
Top student fundraiser wins chance to color principal’s hair
The students at St. Joseph-St. Robert School in Warrington recently achieved their school fundraising goal of selling 800 discount cards for the school. In recognition of the students’ spirit, principal Deborah Jaster sported a new red, white and blue hairdo for the day. Second grader Ryan Byrne (shown above at left) won the opportunity to […]
Pakistani High Court dismisses blasphemy charge against Christian girl
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNS) — The Islamabad High Court ordered police to dismiss blasphemy charges against a Christian Pakistani girl whose arrest and detention drew international condemnation. The ruling from Chief Justice Iqbal Hammeed ur Rehman Nov. 19 said there was no evidence that Rimsha Masih burned papers from the Quran, reported Pakistan’s Dawn news agency. […]
Trenton Diocese coping with historic storm’s impact
TRENTON, N.J. (CNS) — In the weeks since Hurricane Sandy waged a relentless 48-hour assault along the mid-Atlantic shoreline, carving a swath of devastation throughout and beyond the four-county Diocese of Trenton, the Catholic community has answered back in faith and solidarity. “Priests and parishioners, first responders and volunteers, community leaders and ordinary citizens, old […]