Movie Review: ‘Jungle Cruise’ July 28, 2021By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, World News For most of its running time, the lighthearted adventure “Jungle Cruise” (Disney), adapted by director Jaume Collet-Serra from a Magic Kingdom theme park ride, registers as a diverting, if insubstantial, fantasy.
Movie Review: ‘Old’ July 28, 2021By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, World News A day at the beach is no day at the beach in the thriller “Old” (Universal).
A new flag waves over the pro-life movement July 28, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Leaders in the pro-life community hope a new flag featuring baby’s feet held in a mother’s hands will serve as the universal symbol for protecting the lives of the unborn.
N.J. archdiocese says it has requested but not yet received data, analysis July 28, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News After being made aware of a “published media report with information inferring possible inappropriate software app use by certain clergy” within the Newark Archdiocese, a statement from the archdiocese said it is reviewing the matter.
Philippine weightlifter credits her Olympic success to her faith July 27, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record — and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena. In a virtual news conference, the 30-year-old said she also prayed the novena and wore the medal.
Católicos hispanos regresan a su primer amor July 27, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Especial para el Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Por primera vez desde el inicio de la pandemia del COVID-19, católicos hispanos de todo Maryland se reunieron para el XI Encuentro Católico, en La Fontaine Bleue, el 25 de julio, para alabar y adorar al Rey de Reyes.
Catholic Hispanics go back to their first love July 27, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hispanic Catholics from all over Maryland gathered for their 11th Catholic Conference (XI Encuentro Católico) at La Fontaine Bleue July 25, to praise and worship the King of Kings.
God gives us what we need July 27, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God looks at his children on Earth and knows precisely what we need. He sees who needs a little more rest, a little extra sunshine or a new opportunity – and he provides.
Retired Pope Benedict criticizes church in Germany, says mission obscured July 27, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Older people are not “leftovers” to be discarded; rather, they continue to be precious nourishment for families, young people and communities, Pope Francis said in the homily he wrote for the Mass marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Catholic university grad brings passion, focus to BMX Olympic event July 26, 2021By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News “My mom, Samantha, passed away when I was 3,” Stancil said. “BMX was my dad’s way of showing his love to me. It’s something we have bonded over our entire life. I started when I was 4. He calls me all the time.”
No ‘devout Catholic’ can condone killing child in the womb, says San Francisco archbishop July 26, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News No one can claim “to be a devout Catholic and condone the killing of innocent human life, let alone have the government pay for it,” said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco.
Hay que valorar a los ancianos, no descartarlos, dice el papa July 26, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español Personas mayores no son “sobras de la vida” para desechar; más bien, continúan siendo un alimento precioso para las familias, los jóvenes y las comunidades, dijo el papa Francisco en la homilía que escribió para la Misa con motivo de la primera Jornada Mundial de los Abuelos y Ancianos.
