Pope Francis on Palm Sunday decries suffering from war, terrorism
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday decried a deadly attack on a Coptic church in Egypt during Palm Sunday celebrations, just weeks before his planned visit to Cairo.The pontiff expressed his "deep condolences" to the Coptic patriarch, Tawadros II, calling him "my brother," to the Coptic church and "all of the dear Egyptian nation," and said he was praying for the dead and injured in the attack that occurred just hours earlier as Francis himself was marking Palm Sunday in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday decried a deadly attack on a Coptic church in Egypt during Palm Sunday celebrations, just weeks before his planned visit to Cairo.The pontiff expressed his "deep condolences" to the Coptic patriarch, Tawadros II, calling him "my brother," to the Coptic church and "all of the dear Egyptian nation," and said he was praying for the dead and injured in the attack that occurred just hours earlier as Francis himself was marking Palm Sunday in St.
Prince Charles to Pope Francis: It's impossible to know what to get you
VATICAN CITY — Prince Charles has given Pope Francis a picnic basket full of tea and chocolate, sheepishly admitting "It's impossible to know what to get Your Holiness!"Charles and his wife, Camilla, offered the gift at the end of a half-hour meeting Tuesday at the Vatican, the fourth day of their Brexit-inspired charm offensive to reassure Britain's allies.
VATICAN CITY — Prince Charles has given Pope Francis a picnic basket full of tea and chocolate, sheepishly admitting "It's impossible to know what to get Your Holiness!"Charles and his wife, Camilla, offered the gift at the end of a half-hour meeting Tuesday at the Vatican, the fourth day of their Brexit-inspired charm offensive to reassure Britain's allies.
Pope Francis open to studying ordination of married men as priests
BERLIN — Pope Francis says the church must study whether it's possible to ordain married men to minister in remote communities facing priest shortages.In an interview published Thursday with Germany's Die Zeit, Francis stressed that removing the celibacy rule is not the answer to the Catholic Church's priest shortage.
BERLIN — Pope Francis says the church must study whether it's possible to ordain married men to minister in remote communities facing priest shortages.In an interview published Thursday with Germany's Die Zeit, Francis stressed that removing the celibacy rule is not the answer to the Catholic Church's priest shortage.
Pope urges faithful to consult Bible as often as cellphones
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has called on the faithful to consult the Bible with the same frequency as they might consult their cellphones for messages.Francis urged a packed St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has called on the faithful to consult the Bible with the same frequency as they might consult their cellphones for messages.Francis urged a packed St.
Man who used to be priest at Wauwatosa school accused of inappropriate contact with young girl
MILWAUKEE -- A long-time priest could now face a long prison sentence.
MILWAUKEE -- A long-time priest could now face a long prison sentence.
Priests from Milwaukee, Burlington appointed by Pope Francis as "Auxiliary Bishops"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee native Father Jeffrey Haines and Burlington native Father James Schuerman have been appointed by Pope Francis as Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.According to a release from Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki, the appointments were announced in Rome, on January 25th.The two priests will be ordained bishops by Archbishop Listecki at the Cathedral of St.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee native Father Jeffrey Haines and Burlington native Father James Schuerman have been appointed by Pope Francis as Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.According to a release from Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki, the appointments were announced in Rome, on January 25th.The two priests will be ordained bishops by Archbishop Listecki at the Cathedral of St.
Parishioners celebrate birth of Jesus at Mass in Milwaukee, New York, the Vatican
MILWAUKEE -- Church services are a big part of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations for many families.At the Cathedral of St.
MILWAUKEE -- Church services are a big part of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations for many families.At the Cathedral of St.
Pope Francis wishes Christmas peace to those scarred by war
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has wished Christmas peace for people scarred by wars and those who lost loved ones to terrorism that he says is sowing "fear and death" in many cities and countries.Speaking from the central balcony of St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has wished Christmas peace for people scarred by wars and those who lost loved ones to terrorism that he says is sowing "fear and death" in many cities and countries.Speaking from the central balcony of St.
Pope Francis gets Cubs hat, baseball from Chicago archbishop
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis now has a blue Chicago Cubs hat to go with his traditional white skull cap.Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Francis with the hat and what looks like a signed baseball at the Vatican on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908.Cupich shared a photo of Francis holding the items on Twitter.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis now has a blue Chicago Cubs hat to go with his traditional white skull cap.Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Francis with the hat and what looks like a signed baseball at the Vatican on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908.Cupich shared a photo of Francis holding the items on Twitter.
Milwaukee Mercy Choir headed to Rome to perform at the Vatican: "How could you pass that up?!"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Mercy Choir leaves for Rome on Monday, November 14th -- where they'll sing at the Vatican before Pope Francis as part of the closing of the Year of Mercy."Such a miracle.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Mercy Choir leaves for Rome on Monday, November 14th -- where they'll sing at the Vatican before Pope Francis as part of the closing of the Year of Mercy."Such a miracle.
Pope Francis names 17 cardinals: 13 of whom electors, 3 from USA
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals — 13 of them under age 80 and thus eligible to vote in a conclave to elect his successor.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals — 13 of them under age 80 and thus eligible to vote in a conclave to elect his successor.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki hospitalized after severe allergic reaction
MILWAUKEE -- A brush with death.
MILWAUKEE -- A brush with death.
Crime & poverty are problems in Milwaukee: Priest works to unite agencies that can help
MILWAUKEE -- Crime and poverty are problems in Milwaukee, and sometimes, the stream of bad news can feel like an immovable weight.
MILWAUKEE -- Crime and poverty are problems in Milwaukee, and sometimes, the stream of bad news can feel like an immovable weight.
Some Catholics cheer, others criticize Pope Francis' views on divorce, modern family
A new document released by Pope Francis is receiving praise and some criticism from members of the Catholic Church.
A new document released by Pope Francis is receiving praise and some criticism from members of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis, Christians around the world celebrate Easter
VATICAN CITY -- Christians around the world are celebrating Easter with Pope Francis leading services in bright sunshine at the Vatican before a packed St.
VATICAN CITY -- Christians around the world are celebrating Easter with Pope Francis leading services in bright sunshine at the Vatican before a packed St.
Pope Francis blesses palm fronds, olive branches as Holy Week begins
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has blessed palm fronds and olive branches held by faithful in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has blessed palm fronds and olive branches held by faithful in St.
Pope on Ash Wednesday, which marks start of Lent: Let's share, be more sensitive
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis smudged ashes on the bowed heads of prelates, nuns and ordinary Catholics during Ash Wednesday Mass in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis smudged ashes on the bowed heads of prelates, nuns and ordinary Catholics during Ash Wednesday Mass in St.
The difference one kiss can make: Parents believe kiss from Pope Francis aided in daughter's recovery
PHILADEPHIA -- Pope Francis visited Philadelphia in late September, during his visit to the United States.
PHILADEPHIA -- Pope Francis visited Philadelphia in late September, during his visit to the United States.
Cedarburg priest to return for services, cleared in investigation of sexual abuse claims
MILWAUKEE -- A Cedarburg priest is cleared during an investigation of sexual abuse claims.Father Tom Eichenberger was removed from St.
MILWAUKEE -- A Cedarburg priest is cleared during an investigation of sexual abuse claims.Father Tom Eichenberger was removed from St.
$21M to be paid to clergy abuse victims under Archdiocese of Milwaukee bankruptcy plan
MILWAUKEE — A federal bankruptcy judge in Milwaukee approved on Monday, November 9th a reorganization plan for the city's Roman Catholic Archdiocese that calls for $21 million to be paid to clergy abuse victims."I fought for you for five years the best I can.
MILWAUKEE — A federal bankruptcy judge in Milwaukee approved on Monday, November 9th a reorganization plan for the city's Roman Catholic Archdiocese that calls for $21 million to be paid to clergy abuse victims."I fought for you for five years the best I can.