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September 11, 2017

Irma weakens at it heads north, but leaves path of destruction

A man signals to police officers from a flooded house after Hurricane Irma passed through Daytona Beach, Fla.

MIAMI – A weakened Hurricane Irma churned in Florida after ripping through southern portions of the state and the Caribbean islands, flooding cities, knocking out power to millions, destroying homes and businesses and killing more than 20 people.

Published in International
December 20, 2015

Some Christmas saints you may not know

To most, St. Francis of Assisi is remembered as the patron saint of animals and founder of the Franciscan order. But he is also credited with originating the tradition of the Nativity scene.

The lives of the saints are a huge part of Christian tradition and there are many who we associate with the Christmas season. You probably know the story of St. Nicholas. There’s also, of course, the Nativity story and the birth of Christ, with Mother Mary, St. Joseph and St. Gabriel the Archangel.

But do you recall the least known Christmas saints of them all? Here are just a few.

Published in Christmas