At least 11 churchmen have been detained by police and paramilitaries over a weeklong assault in northern Nicaragua, depleting the already demoralized Diocese of Matagalpa — whose leader, Bishop Rolando Álvarez, lives in exile.
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Vatican says it was ‘saddened’ by Olympics’ opening ceremony
More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the Vatican joined people who complained that a segment of the show featuring drag performers offended Christians.
Pope pleads for restraint in Middle East after killing of Hamas leader
As fears of a widening war in the Middle East grew again in early August, Pope Francis pleaded with the region’s leaders to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue.
Radio Interview: Global Catholic Communications
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two stalwarts of Catholic communications to discuss the challenges of communicating today.
The Christ you encounter
The same Jesus who meets us in Scripture and at Mass meets us at the border. If we can’t see him in those desperate people, how do we face him in the Eucharist?
Communicators advised to ‘challenge your assumptions’ for reaching Latino Catholics
Earnestly listening to Latino Catholics in the church, including their perspectives in Catholic content, and showing their diversity in media visuals are crucial ways for Catholic media to reach those audiences, Latino Catholic leaders told Catholic communications professionals during a panel discussion June 20.
Papal adviser, head of Microsoft talk ethics and AI in conversation on tech giant’s campus
Dozens of technologists and Catholics gathered at Microsoft in Redmond for a conversation about ethics in artificial intelligence between an “unlikely pair,” as they were introduced: a papal adviser and the head of Microsoft.
Catholic filmmaker Sean McNamara offers insights on faith and the movie industry
There are some shining lights in Hollywood whose active faith seeps into the stories they tell through their art. One such shining light is Sean McNamara.
That Pommel Horse Guy
His name is Stephen Nedoroscik, but they call him Clark Kent. After hours of waiting for his turn, he pulls off his glasses, strides up to the pommel horse, swings around with incredible skill and strength, and dismounts. He’s an athlete and an artist. He has an eye condition that prevents him seeing while he’s […]
Ready to serve: Altar servers reinforce ministry during Rome pilgrimage
During a week of extreme high temperature warnings, altar servers on a pilgrimage to Rome found many ways to cool off and strengthen their faith by visiting the city’s underground catacombs, cavernous basilicas and a temporary pilgrimage center near St. Peter’s Square.
In the City of Light, a Marian gem shines
The beautiful sanctuary, rich in blues and gold, and filled with art reflecting Mary’s apparitions, also houses the relics of St. Catherine.
Celebrating Mary in the month of August
Whether we celebrate August’s Marian feast days in a big way or a small one, taking time to reflect on their history and meaning can help us to better understand Mary’s vital role in our salvation.