St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s birthday May 18, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: News, Vatican, Video, World News St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God’s justice and mercy, Pope Francis said.
Reports highlight Archdiocese of Baltimore’s efforts to address child sexual abuse May 17, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore released a pair of reports May 6 regarding the church’s efforts and activities relating to child sexual abuse in the church.
New emergency aid bill aims to cut most benefits to Catholic schools May 16, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Catholic leaders expressed deep reservations about a new $3 trillion tax cut and spending bill in response to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic that would restrict support for Catholic school students.
Fauci to Jesuit high school graduates: ‘We will get through this’ May 15, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is used to addressing the country about steps to contain the coronavirus, but in mid-May he spoke directly to graduates of the nation’s 60 Jesuit high schools with words of encouragement and congratulations.
Pope Benedict: St. John Paul’s life marked by mercy, not moral rigidity May 15, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: News, World News The continuity between St. John Paul II and Pope Francis is rooted in the message of God’s divine mercy for all men and women, retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter commemorating his predecessor’s birth.
CRS unveils hunger awareness campaign as pandemic hinders access to food May 15, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: Coronavirus, Environment, News, World News As tens of millions more people are at risk of acute hunger because of the global coronavirus pandemic, Catholic Relief Services is embarking on a campaign to raise awareness, advocate and raise funds to head off the brewing crisis.
Baltimore Archdiocese announces start dates for Phases I and II of reopening May 14, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced it will start Phase I of its reopening plan May 15 at 5 p.m., allowing churches to be open for private prayer and adoration. Parishes may offer the sacrament of reconciliation and funeral and wedding Masses may be held with a limit of 10 attendees.
Once he retires, NFL quarterback to coach at Catholic high school May 14, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Philip Rivers said he fulfilled one childhood dream by playing quarterback in the NFL. He’ll soon fulfill another by coaching high school football.
First Communions on hold, but preparation continues, online May 14, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News First Communion season should be in full swing, but social distancing has closed churches and put parish celebrations on hold.
Nigerian bishop: Murdered seminarian had courage of a martyr May 14, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News A murdered Nigerian seminarian had the courage of a martyr, his bishop said after three men were arrested for murder and kidnapping.
National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year May 14, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington — the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world — marks the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the land on which it was built.
Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic May 14, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News At a time of global “tragedy and suffering” because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said.
