Catholic Nobel Prize Laureate: North Ireland’s John Hume remembered as great peacemaker

Catholic Nobel Prize Laureate: North Ireland’s John Hume remembered as great peacemaker

admin August 6, 2020 0 Comments

CNA—Retired politician and Nobel laureate John Hume, a major leader in the effort to secure peace in Northern Ireland, died Monday at the age of 83. Many leaders in the region praised his success in responding to one of Europe’s longstanding conflicts. “I was leader of a great team of people, all of whom have…

Early in the season, A Tribute to Catholic baseball sportscaster Vin Scully

Early in the season, A Tribute to Catholic baseball sportscaster Vin Scully

admin March 5, 2019 0 Comments

Renown Catholic baseball announcer Vin Scully is known as much for his faith and common sense approach to life as for his unique and passionate sports announcing. Now retired and age 91, Scully is best known for his 67 seasons calling games for Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning in 1950 (when the franchise…