Supreme Knight summons a new generation of Catholic men: ‘Days of easy faith are over’ August 9, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News The “days of easy faith are over,” and a “new generation of Catholic men” are needed in the church, said the head of the Knights of Columbus at the global Catholic fraternal organization’s annual gathering.
Pope thanks Knights of Columbus, asks them to keep praying for peace August 8, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Vatican, World News Praising the 2.1 million members of the Knights of Columbus for their faith, charity and defense of life, Pope Francis asked them to continue to pray and work for peace.
Catholic Review Media launches Spanish-language podcast August 8, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Journalism, Local News, News Working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Hispanic Ministry, Catholic Review Media has launched a new Spanish-language podcast.
Report claims U.S. abortions on the rise since Dobbs, driven by telehealth services August 8, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the number of abortions in the United States have increased, even as some states implemented near-total bans on the procedure, according to a report by #WeCount, a research project by the Society of Family Planning, a group that supports legal abortion.
New president enthused about guiding Mount St. Mary’s August 7, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Talk to Dr. Gerard “Jerry” J. Joyce and it won’t take long to get the impression that he’s enthused about his new job.
In times of trial know that nothing is impossible for God, pope says August 7, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Each Christian and the whole Catholic Church must hold fast to the promise that “nothing is impossible for God,” especially when facing difficulties, Pope Francis said.
Olympian alumnae trio from Maryland Catholic high school makes swimming history in Paris August 7, 2024By Maureen Boyle OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Olympics, Sports The Olympian alumnae trio from a Catholic high school in suburban Washington achieved greatness and made history during their swimming events at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
After weeks of speculation, Harris picks Minnesota’s Walz as running mate August 6, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Vice President Kamala Harris selected Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., as her running mate on the Democratic Party’s ticket Aug. 6.
Baltimore native among three Conventual Franciscans making profession of solemn vows August 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Brother Joseph Krondon of Baltimore was one of three men who made their solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience as Conventual Franciscans Aug. 2 at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Cardinal’s successor as Boston’s archbishop says his first job ‘is just to to be a listener’ August 6, 2024By Wes Cipolla OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley’s newly named successor as archbishop of Boston said at a press conference Aug. 5 that he is “humbled by the size and history of this archdiocese.”
5 Things to Know about the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s gun buyback, including new site August 6, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News Five things to know about the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s second gun buyback in Southwest Baltimore.
Pope appoints Rhode Island bishop to succeed Cardinal O’Malley as Boston archbishop August 5, 2024By Gregory L. Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Ending months of speculation about the future leadership of the Archdiocese of Boston, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley and appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning of Providence, Rhode Island, to succeed him as the archdiocese’s 10th bishop and seventh archbishop.
