Movie Review: ‘Wildcat’ May 6, 2024By John Mulderig Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews A blending of historical facts and Southern gothic fiction proves unstable in the biographical and literary drama “Wildcat” (Oscilloscope). As a result, director and co-writer Ethan Hawke achieves only mixed results as he seeks to introduce viewers to the life and works of Catholic author Flannery O’Connor.
Pope: Families must help each other, build communities focused on Christ May 6, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Loneliness causes tremendous harm, including to families, Pope Francis told international leaders of the Teams of Our Lady lay movement.
Jesus asks for faithfulness, but also friendship, pope says May 6, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Jesus calls believers not only to be servants of his kingdom, as the prophets and Mary were, but also to be his friends, Pope Francis said.
Father Greg Boyle, Nancy Pelosi among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients May 6, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest who is the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were among 19 Americans awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on May 3.
Catholic champion swimmer from Maryland awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom May 6, 2024By Maureen Boyle OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Adding another distinguished medal to her already sizable collection, Katie Ledecky — the most decorated woman in swimming history — was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3 in a White House ceremony.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Youth Bowl competitors run with bright spirit despite damp conditions May 6, 2024By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Dozens of student athletes from area Catholic and independent elementary and middle schools participated in the 31st Youth Bowl May 4 at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore.
Pope names Mount St. Mary’s graduate as new bishop of Diocese of Burlington, Vt. May 6, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor John J. McDermott to be the bishop of Burlington, Vt.
Radio Interview: Books and Authors: ‘My Life with the Jedi’ and ‘The Coin Flip’ May 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Smith about her book, “The Coin Flip,” a historical novel based on a real-life event.
Clergy lead the way in safeguarding capabilities May 6, 2024By Marilyn Rodrigues OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News Clergy are leading the way in their awareness and knowledge about keeping children safe in church and related environments, according to new research led by Australian Catholic University.
Pope asks Catholic groups to help young people learn a trade, get a job May 6, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As young people across the globe feel increasingly adrift and overlooked, Catholic religious orders and agencies must redouble their efforts to help young people stay in school, learn a trade and find a decent job, Pope Francis said.
At Benedictine College, evangelizing athletes begins with personal connection May 5, 2024By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Benedictine College welcomed 19 young men and women into the Catholic Church on Divine Mercy Sunday, 17 of whom were student athletes.
Pope calls pastors to be ‘missionaries of synodality’ May 5, 2024By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis signed a letter on synodality in the presence of parish priests and urged them to be “missionaries of synodality,” said several of the priests present.
