Pope Francis, retired Pope Benedict questioned for McCarrick report November 10, 2020By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, McCarrick Report, News, Vatican, World News In an unusual move, both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI subjected themselves to questioning by Vatican investigators charged with compiling a report on how church decisions were made regarding the career and ultimate expulsion of Theodore E. McCarrick.
USCCB president apologizes to clergy abuse victims as report is released November 10, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, McCarrick Report, News, World News Calling a Vatican report on its investigation into its knowledge of sexual improprieties of Theodore McCarrick while a clergyman, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said the findings mark “another tragic chapter in the church’s long struggle to confront the crimes of sexual abuse by clergy.”
McCarrick report summary cites lack of serious investigations of rumors November 10, 2020By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, McCarrick Report, News, Vatican, World News Although dogged for years by rumors of sexual impropriety, Theodore E. McCarrick was able to rise up the Catholic hierarchical structure based on personal contacts, protestations of his innocence and a lack of church officials reporting and investigating accusations, according to the Vatican summary of its report on the matter.
Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of ‘Jeopardy!’ was educated in Catholic schools November 10, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, World News When the death of Alex Trebek — beloved longtime host of “Jeopardy!” — was announced, celebrities and fans around the country took to social media to express their grief.
Timeline of key events in case of former Cardinal McCarrick November 9, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, McCarrick Report, News, World News Here is a timeline of key events in the life of Theodore E. McCarrick, beginning with his ordination as a priest for the Archdiocese of New York more than 60 years ago.
Archbishop Lori joins celebration as Richmond diocese marks bicentennial year November 9, 2020By Brian T. Olszewski Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, News, World News In his introductory comments, Archbishop Lori noted that when the Diocese of Richmond was founded in 1820, the church in the United States was in its infancy.
Biden quotes priest’s hymn ‘On Eagle’s Wings’ in victory speech November 9, 2020By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, World News “On Eagle’s Wings,” based on Psalm 91 and written in 1976, has taken on a life of its own far beyond the pages of Catholic hymnals.
‘Like a ministry to me’: Catholic Charities leader first layperson to receive Valenzano Award November 9, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized At Catholic Charities, Maryland’s largest provider of social services, O’Donnell spent six years as a senior administrator; eight as director of its Community Services Division; and the last six as assistant director and chief administration officer.
RADIO INTERVIEW: New presidents of Mercy Health Services and Ascension St. Agnes November 9, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Dr. David Maine of Mercy Health Services and Ed Lovern of Ascension St. Agnes are both new to the top job this year, and they talk about how the pandemic has affected the communities they serve.
Reaching into the treasury of our memories November 9, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s sad to lose people you love, but the stories make me smile.
Archbishop Gomez: Nation’s leaders must now ‘come together’ with election of new president November 8, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, World News With Joe Biden now elected as the nation’s 46th president, it is “time for our leaders to come together in a spirit of national unity,” said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
News organizations project Biden win; second Catholic elected U.S. president November 7, 2020By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, World News Horns blared near the White House just before noon Nov. 7 as major U.S. news organizations projected Democrat Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States, making him the second Catholic in the country’s history to be elected to the nation’s highest office.
