Two Catholic members of Congress reflect on Capitol attack, work ahead January 11, 2021By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Seeing the U.S. Capitol building being stormed by a rioting mob Jan. 6 brought a visceral reaction from Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska. Fortenberry, who is Catholic and often attends daily Mass at St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill, called the attack a “desecration.”
Do you want to be a saint? Seven daily habits for the new year January 11, 2021By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil, Saints Being a saint is like being a successful athlete or musician. You need a good plan, determination and the grace of God.
Pope amends canon law so women can be installed as lectors, acolytes January 11, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Recognizing “the gifts of each baptized person” — women and men — Pope Francis ordered a change to canon law and liturgical norms so that women could be formally installed as lectors and acolytes.
Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol January 9, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Pope Francis said he was “astonished” by the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol, especially because the people of the United States are “so disciplined in democracy.”
A last taste of Christmas and a little rhyming fun (7 Quick Takes) January 9, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Sharing a few highlights from our week in poetry form
Building a Nation of Peace and Justice January 9, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, U.S. Congress Leaders must be aware that their words and deeds have far-reaching consequences.
Tommy Lasorda, baseball lifer and Hall of Fame manager, dies at 93 January 9, 2021By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, Sports, World News Tommy Lasorda, who won two World Series titles during his 21-year managerial reign with the Los Angeles Dodgers and became an ambassador for baseball in retirement from the sport, died Jan. 7 in Los Angeles at age 93.
Historians: Capitol Hill breach damaged U.S. politics January 8, 2021By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News There is no example in American history of a U.S. president inciting violence against American institutions or fellow citizens in the manner that President Donald Trump seemingly did on Jan. 6 when an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, according to a historian at The Catholic University of America.
Our familiar visitors January 8, 2021By Father T. Austin Murphy Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Diamonds in the Rough, Feature Putting Christmas decorations away is a sad time for many. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Pelosi references Epiphany and St. Francis as House confirms Biden win January 7, 2021By Mark Pattison Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News House Speaker Nancy Pelosi referenced the Epiphany, St. Francis of Assisi, and also uttered a prayer as the House of Representatives reconvened the night of Jan. 6 to confirm the Electoral College win of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. in the November presidential election.
Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world January 7, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, Vatican, World News The breach of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 sent shock waves around the world.
A different kind of Epiphany January 7, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I can’t accept cavalier disrespect directed toward our democracy. I feel angry, sad, and betrayed. The world feels upside-down.
