U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain September 19, 2022By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Synodality, World News Catholics across the country continue to feel wounded by the clergy abuse crisis, seek a more welcoming church in which their “lived reality” is prioritized over rules and regulations, and desire lifelong spiritual, pastoral and catechetical formation as disciples, according to a report synthesizing the 10-month synodal process in dioceses.
Pope meets prelates attending weeklong course for new bishops September 19, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Close to 200 bishops at the beginning of their ministries in dioceses and eparchies around the world met Pope Francis Sept. 19 at the end of a week of conferences.
Father Kunkel, ‘beloved’ pastor at St. Mary’s in Pylesville, dies at 79 September 19, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.
Pope appeals for peace as tensions rise in Caucasus region September 19, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis once again called for peace in the Caucasus region as the escalating conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia prompted renewed fears of war.
Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling Charles’ openness to dialogue September 19, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Monsignor Valenzano still inspires September 19, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview It’s been seven years since the death of Monsignor Arthur Valenzano, former rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a longtime pastor of St. John in Westminster. Father Brian Nolan and Paul Gallagher, director of faith formation at Sacred Heart in Glyndon, shares memories of an amazing priest.
Be seekers of the truth, pope tells Italian pilgrims September 19, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Through the word of God and the sacraments, Christians can be “seekers of the truth” and nurture the bonds of love that unite their communities, Pope Francis said.
Papal envoy delivers aid to Ukraine under gunfire September 19, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, said he and several others came under gunfire while delivering humanitarian aid to suffering Ukrainians on Pope Francis’ behalf.
Senate delays vote on measure to codify same-sex marriage in federal law September 19, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News The U.S. Senate delayed a vote on a bill to codify same-sex marriage in federal law until after the midterm elections.
Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments September 19, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William Lori announced clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
West Virginia bishop, pro-life leaders applaud lawmakers for abortion ban September 16, 2022By Colleen Rowan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston and pro-life leaders of West Virginia lauded the state Legislature for passing an abortion ban Sept. 13.
Pope: Under right conditions, nations may buy weapons for self-defense September 16, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Under the right moral conditions, a country has the right to purchase weapons to defend itself from those who attack it, Pope Francis said.
