VATICAN CITY — A self-described “homebody,” Pope Francis will make the 10th foreign trip of his pontificate in September, visiting Cuba and then, for the first time in his life, the United States. The visit of the 78-year-old Argentine pope comes in a year packed with important events for him: the publication in June of…
WASHINGTON — When Pope Francis approaches the Catholic Charities building in downtown Washington during his U.S. visit in September, he will encounter a “homeless person” covered in a blanket laying on a park bench. The scene actually is a sculpture. And it’s not a work of art depicting any homeless person; it’s the bronze image…
There are few, if any, surprises when one reads a Bill Donohue book. The president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights is a promoter of Christian living in general and the Catholic faith in particular; he defends both when they are attacked by government, media, organizations, academia and individuals. “The Catholic Advantage”…
VATICAN CITY — Marking the 24th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, Pope Francis sent a letter to the nation’s president and asked Catholics to join him in prayers for peace. After reciting the Angelus prayer Aug. 23 with visitors in St. Peter’s Square, the pope told the crowds, “With deep concern I am following the conflict…
Quality academics, culture draw students of all faiths Metro Detroit — Since even before the formation of Detroit College by the Jesuits in 1877, the Catholic Church has committed itself to the education of millions of Detroit-area children. Today, the archdiocese supports more than 60 grade schools along with 25 high schools, providing a well-rounded…
Detroit — A Catholic education plays a key role in forming young Catholic men and women, ensuring the continuation of the Church’s heritage and culture. This was the primary message Archdiocese of Detroit schools superintendent Brian Dougherty, Ph.D., told administrators and teachers at the second annual Archdiocese of Detroit K-12 Teacher and Administrators Conference on…
