Movie Review: ‘IF’ May 17, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews John Krasinski wrote, directed and plays a prominent role in the generally wholesome fantasy “IF” (Paramount). Yet, while the good intentions behind his film are evident, it ends up registering as a sweet but flawed piece of entertainment, one that gets in its own way by trying too hard to be liked.
Planning to join up with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage? Here’s what you need to know May 17, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News There are hundreds of opportunities for Catholics to join the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage for Mass, adoration, processions and other events. However, casually meeting up with perpetual pilgrims along the four routes may be trickier, and is even prohibited along certain sections of the journey, according to pilgrimage leaders.
Pew study shows support for legal abortion growing 2 years after Dobbs May 17, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision making abortion a constitutional right, a majority of Americans said they support legal abortion in all or most cases, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.
U.S. Justice Department, civil rights groups file lawsuits against Iowa over immigration law May 16, 2024By Barb Arland-Fye OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News Separate lawsuits filed by the U.S. Justice Department and civil rights groups claim that the state of Iowa’s new immigration law, which creates a state crime for unlawful reentry, violates federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s wellness retreat shines a light on mental health May 16, 2024By Katie V. Jones Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News In addressing more than 200 people at the St. Dymphna Mental Wellness Retreat at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg May 15, Deacon Ed Shoener pointed out that St. Elizabeth Ann Seton faced her own challenges dealing with the inevitable stresses of life.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including eight retirements May 16, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including eight retirements
Cardinal Parolin says Vatican will attend Ukraine peace summit May 16, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Cardinal Pietro Parolin told reporters May 15 that the Vatican would be present in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, June 15-16 for an international summit organized to work toward peace in Ukraine.
‘I desired to be with them,’ says Cardinal Pizzaballa as he visits Catholic parish in Gaza May 16, 2024By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News In a previously unpublicized visit, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, entered the Gaza Strip May 16, reaching Holy Family Parish for his first pastoral visit since the outbreak of Israel-Hamas war following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicks off May 18-19 with Masses, processions at iconic sites, including Baltimore and Emmitsburg May 16, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The routes’ 24 “perpetual pilgrims,” along with their priest chaplains and seven seminarians will accompany the Eucharist, exposed in a monstrance, as they travel — often on foot — across the United States.
Bishops respond with shock, prayer after Slovak prime minister shot multiple times May 16, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Catholic bishops have expressed shock and promised prayers as Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico fights for his life after being shot multiple times May 15.
Voting involves acts of citizenship, faith and discernment, ‘Civilize it’ panelists say May 16, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Voting is an act of conscience and should be discerned as such, panelists said at a May 14 webinar organized by the U.S. bishops’ conference and other Catholic groups.
NEC programming in Spanish brings an opportunity to unite around the Lord May 16, 2024By Maria-Pia Negro Chin OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, News, World News The 10th National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 in Indianapolis is an opportunity to “come together in faith, as brothers and sisters,” said Jaime Reyna, who is responsible for the congress’ multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
