French bishops order ‘death knell’ after three killed in Nice basilica October 29, 2020By Simon Caldwell Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News French bishops ordered a “death knell” to ring from every church of their country Oct. 29 after three people were hacked to death in a basilica in the southern Mediterranean city of Nice.
Catholic, Jewish leaders mark 55th anniversary of ‘Nostra Aetate’ October 29, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The formal structures that sponsor Catholic-Jewish dialogue are important, but their decades of success have relied on strong personal friendships and mutual respect, both of which must continue to spread among all Catholics and Jews, officials involved in the dialogue said.
Pope to celebrate private Mass for All Souls at Vatican cemetery October 29, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Due to restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis will celebrate the feast of All Souls with a “strictly private” Mass at a Vatican cemetery.
Book offers details about alleged manipulation by Schonstatt founder October 28, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Father Kentenich, who died in 1968, remains popular to this day. Von Teuffenbach has accused him of systematic manipulation, abuse of power and sexual harassment.
Baltimore lecture series to mark beatification of Father Michael McGivney October 28, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News To celebrate the beatification of Venerable Father Michael McGivney, St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park is hosting a series of online lectures about the founder of the Knights of Columbus who became a model for the humble, hardworking parish priest.
Autumn: Patience and promise amid the change October 28, 2020By Mike Nelson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary For me, patience and promise summarize the season of autumn, the term I prefer to fall, since it connotes a year’s “passing” rather than its “decline.” It’s a season I have long regarded with both joy and sadness.
Pope calls for Poland to protect life amid protests over abortion law October 28, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News As protests against a near-total ban on abortions gripped Poland, Pope Francis urged the people of the country to defend life.
A divided Europe cannot stand; solidarity needed, pope says October 27, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Europeans must not see their rich history simply as a fond memory of a time long gone, but they must look to it as a guide to overcoming divisions and challenges aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis said.
‘Catholic’ Bible vs. King James /General absolution during COVID-19? October 27, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bible, Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the “Catholic” and King James bibles and general absolution during COVID-19.
At police reform forum, Archbishop Lori explains why Catholics must embrace racial justice October 27, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Urban Vicariate, Video Archbishop William E. Lori spoke forcefully in favor of police reform, addressing head-on why the Archdiocese of Baltimore has taken such an active role in supporting recent demonstrations on policing and racial justice.
Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court October 27, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, Supreme Court, U.S. Congress, World News A divided Senate, in a 52-48 vote, confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as a justice for the Supreme Court the evening of Oct. 26 and soon afterward she was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas at a White House ceremony.
My cup of beads: A reflection on race October 26, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Racial Justice “Picture your doctor,” the instructor says. “Pick a bead that represents their race and put it in your cup.”
