Al Smith dinner draws presidential nominees for 75th year; this time dais is virtual October 2, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, World News The Catholic vote and the coronavirus subtly headlined the annual fundraiser of the 75th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner Oct. 1, livestreamed from the Manhattan residence of New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan due to COVID-19.
Where to get your pet blessed this weekend in the Archdiocese of Baltimore October 2, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Parishes across the Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, with special blessings for family pets the weekend of Oct 4-5.
Deje que su fe ilumine su voto, dice el Arzobispo Lori a los feligreses de Maryland October 2, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español A medida que comienza la votación anticipada en algunos estados para las próximas elecciones presidenciales, el arzobispo de Baltimore, William E. Lori, insta a sus feligreses a que se guíen por los principios de la enseñanza social católica mientras completan sus boletas.
Arzobispo Lori sobre el bien del pais October 2, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, En Español Nuestros votos tendrán consecuencias en la vida real para muchas personas.
Pope tells new Swiss Guards that Christ stands beside them at all times October 2, 2020By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Meeting new recruits to the Swiss Guard, Pope Francis assured them that God always stands by their side, offering them comfort and consolation.
Teacher of the Year keeps bringing the beat to Slade students October 1, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Karin Abbott’s creativity, passion and resourcefulness come in handy as she faces a series of educational challenges unique to our time.
Tomb of young Italian tech whiz opened for veneration October 1, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The tomb of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, was opened for veneration before his beatification in Assisi.
China at center of meeting between Pompeo, top Vatican officials October 1, 2020By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News After two weeks of communicating through the media, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin spoke face-to-face about China, the topic of a major difference of opinion.
Expansion of abortion, gender rights loom large in Justice Ginsburg’s legacy September 30, 2020By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Supreme Court, World News Given her prolific output of written opinions both before and after joining the U.S. Supreme Court, the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg left a long legacy of legal thought and analysis for future generations to parse. For many, the abortion debate will loom large in her record.
Following St. Thérèse’s little way September 30, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window In this pandemic time, when we can’t travel far or interact with all the people we want to be with, St. Thérèse can be a poignant source of inspiration. Her world may have been small, but her words and actions have touched thousands and thousands of hearts.
Late Rwandan Catholic gospel singer awarded Havel human rights prize September 30, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Kizito Mihigo, the late Rwandan Catholic gospel singer, song writer and organist, has been honored with Vaclav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent, an international award that celebrates bravery, creativity and artistic innovation against dictatorships.
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit/ Communion by intinction? September 30, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and Communion by intinction.
