VATICAN CITY — With fake news becoming ever more sophisticated, people need the wisdom, courage and patience to discern and embrace constructive stories, Pope Francis said. “We … Read More
Author Archives: Jessica Jacques
Bishops express sorrow, support after U.S. firefighters die in Australia
WASHINGTON — Representatives of the U.S. bishops expressed sorrow after three U.S. firefighters died in an air crash while fighting bushfires in Australia. “As the people of … Read More
Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican
VATICAN CITY — After Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour at the Vatican, Pence told the pope that his … Read More
New martyrs include religious priests, laity martyred in 20th century
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of six religious priests and brothers and seven laypeople who were killed in the 20th century “in hatred of … Read More
Mom of twins says ‘miracle’ events led her to reject abortion, choose life
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.– Alonna Mertz prayed in front of abortion clinics as a teenager in Michigan, driven by her well-formed, pro-life conviction. Then, in 2017 as a … Read More
Marchers ‘deeply honored’ Trump to address pro-life crowd in person
WASHINGTON — Pro-life supporters are “deeply honored to welcome” President Donald Trump to the 47th annual March for Life Jan. 24 rally in person, said Jeanne Mancini, … Read More
Archbishop Chaput retires; pope names Bishop Perez successor
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia and has appointed Bishop Nelson J. Perez of Cleveland as his successor. … Read More
Do you have a Bible?
If you are reading this newspaper, chances are good you own a Bible. But what type of a Bible and where do you keep it? Most importantly, … Read More
Ways to find happiness in your home
One of the many blessings we have here in northeast Wisconsin is winter snow. I say it is a blessing because snow, unlike other weather elements, has … Read More
‘We are more alike than unalike’
Editor’s note: In observance of Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Fr. Alvan Amadi, who serves as administrator of St. Mary Parish in Algoma, … Read More
