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Young people carry the official World Youth Day Cross and Marian Icon in an outdoor procession at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston Aug. 23. The U.S. bishops announced in June the cross and icon would make a U.S. tour Aug. 19-27. (CNS photo/James Ramos, Texas Catholic Herald)

Young pilgrims welcome World Youth Day Cross, Marian icon to U.S. cities

Posted by - September 1, 2018
HOUSTON (CNS) — Despite the nearly 100-degree temperatures, Jaime Reyna found purpose in his four-hour drive from Corpus Christi to Houston. With five teens from the Diocese of Corpus Christi,…
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Pope Francis prays as he leads a Lenten penance service in early March in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. "No effort must be spared" to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and "to prevent the possibility of their being covered up," Pope Francis said in an Aug. 20 letter addressed "to the people of God." (CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters)

Pope: Abuse victims’ outcry more powerful than efforts to silence them

Posted by - August 26, 2018
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “No effort must be spared” to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and “to prevent the possibility of their being covered up,” Pope Francis said…
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Twin sisters Amber and Brianna Wooldridge celebrated a double wedding July 7 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Munjor, Kan. From left are Zach Binder, Amber Binder, Father Jarett Konrade, Brianna Kear and Clay Kear. The sisters served as the witness for one another during their vows. (CNS photo/Emily Garcia Photography)

Twin sisters used to celebrating sacraments together share wedding day

Posted by - August 26, 2018
MUNJOR, Kan. (CNS) — Growing up in Munjor, and later Hays, fraternal twins Amber and Brianna Wooldridge were used to celebrating milestones together. From their baptism and their birthday to…
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