Vatican listens to ‘cry of poor, cry of the Earth’ during pandemic May 18, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, Environment, News, World News Pope Francis’ vision of “integral human development” and “integral ecology” involves identifying the connections between the condition of human beings and the condition of the environment, said Cardinal Peter Turkson.
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.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Greg Erlandson discusses the mission of Catholic News Service May 18, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, Radio Interview In the May 17 episode of “Catholic Baltimore,” Christopher Gunty speaks with Greg Erlandson, editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service about the mission of Catholic News Service as it celebrates 100 years.
Touchpoints with a saint’s life May 17, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Uncategorized As we mark the centenary of the birth of Karol Wojtyla, who became St. John Paul II, it caused me to reflect on moments of my life that intersected with the man who was pope for a great chunk of my life and career in Catholic journalism.
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.
Feast on yeast, Mother’s Day treats, closet reorganization, and more (7 Quick Takes) May 16, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I finally got my hands on some years, and I made homemade pizza this week.
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.
Belief and life May 15, 2020By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom We do not live in a morally neutral universe. Good and evil, life and death, do contend with each other.
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.
