While intense feelings or drive — passions — are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said.
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Trump attacks pro-life critics after video arguing abortion must be left to the states
After announcing his position that abortion should be left to the states to legislate, former President Donald Trump attacked pro-life critics of that position on his social media platform.
Arizona high court upholds 1864 abortion ban as ballot measure becomes likely
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 that a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban still on the books in the state is enforceable, a move that could shutter abortion clinics in the state. But, Arizona may have the issue of abortion on its ballot in November, which could undo those restrictions.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon
Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
‘This is my body’: The Last Supper in art
Great artists have used color and shape, shadow and light, to present their own interpretation of that fateful meal. They have frozen the scene in a single image, filled with nuance and symbolism.
TV Review: ‘The Gentlemen,’ streaming, Netflix
Can an aristocratic lifestyle and a secret narcotics business mix? According to both his eponymous 2020 film and its current small-screen variation, “The Gentlemen,” showrunner Guy Ritchie thinks they can.
First Ascent program to offer glimpse of life at Mount
Mount St. Mary’s University plans to give high school students a first-hand glimpse of life at a small Catholic liberal arts college in June.
St. Maria Goretti baseball coach Greg Eversole brings passion to role as mentor, teacher
Greg Eversole eventually became one of the most successful high school baseball coaches in the state at St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School, which is closing at the end of this year. He was enshrined in the Maryland State Athletic Association Hall of Fame in January.
La comunidad de Baltimore honra la memoria de los seis trabajadores hispanos que perecieron en el derrumbe del puente
Una gran congregación asistió a un servicio de oración y vigilia el 8 de abril en la parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Highlandtown para acompañar a aquellos que perdieron a sus seres queridos en el colapso del puente Francis Scott Key el 26 de marzo, en el que perecieron seis trabajadores hispanos.
Catholic Dating and Relationship Conference set for April 13
Catholic singles looking to learn more on how to navigate their dating journey so they can pick the best possible spouse are invited to a first-of-its-kind Dating and Relationship Conference set for April 13 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park.
Baltimore community honors the memory of six Hispanic workers who perished in bridge collapse
A large congregation attended a prayer service and vigil April 8 at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Parish in Highlandtown to accompany those who lost their loved ones in the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in which six Hispanic workers perished.
Baltimore native Father Michael Martin to take helm of Charlotte diocese
Conventual Franciscan Father Michael T. Martin became the first graduate of the Northeast Baltimore High School named a bishop and the second former principal of the school to take the reins of one of the region’s major dioceses.