The Catholic Church should function like a choir where every member contributes his or her unique part to create a harmonious whole, Pope Francis said.
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Movie Review: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’
The outstanding characteristic of the “Bad Boys” buddy cop movies has always been the sheer delight with which they depict violence. So when, after a two-film rampage over the turn of the millennium, the franchise fell quiescent for almost as long as Rip Van Winkle snoozed, it was a case of letting a sleeping cinematic dog lie.
Eucharist reflects God’s ‘journey of love’ with his people, Cardinal Gregory says
The Eucharist reflects God’s steadfast friendship and “journey of love” with his people, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington said in his homily at the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Mass June 9 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
After Israeli hostage rescue, pope renews call for cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following the rescue of four hostages that led to what officials in Gaza said was the killing of more than 270 Palestinians in an Israeli rescue operation that one European Union diplomat deemed a “massacre.”
More than 1,200 take to the streets of nation’s capital for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
More than 1,200 faithful took to the streets of the nation’s capital June 8 to celebrate the arrival of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Archdiocese of Washington with prayers, songs and a procession.
Lawyer for arrested former Vatican employee says manuscript is mystery
The lawyer for the former Vatican employee accused of trying to sell St. Peter’s Basilica an allegedly stolen 17th-century manuscript about plans for the massive canopy over the basilica’s main altar said the illustrated manuscript is different from one listed in the archives and later reported missing.
Oblate Sister Veronica de Los Santos, who helped promote cause of Mother Lange, dies at 89
A funeral Mass will be offered June 13 in Arbutus for Oblate Sister of Providence Veronica de Los Santos, who died May 17. She was 89 and had been a member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence for 64 years.
Pope urges diplomats to be signs of hope, promoters of cooperation
In a world torn by strife, diplomacy offers hope by promoting dialogue, solidarity and cooperation for the common good, Pope Francis said.
Jesus frees from the slavery of power, money, pleasure, pope says
Imbued with the Holy Spirit, Jesus is the model for loving and serving others freed from the pursuit of wealth, power or fame, Pope Francis said.
Rome’s true nature is to be welcoming, caring for all, pope says
Rome is unique and has a vocation as a universal city, Pope Francis said.
Panel: Civil Rights Act brought needed change but fight for equality, end of racism ongoing
On June 4, a panel at Georgetown University in Washington — “The Civil Rights Act of 1964 After 60 Years: Challenges and Questions for Voters and the Nation in 2024” hosted by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life — gathered to assess both progress, and the problems that remain.
Radio Interview: National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with two of the permanent pilgrims on the Seton Route, Zoe Dongas and Amayrani Higueldo, to talk about their inspiration to make the 65-day pilgrimage and their experiences along the way.