Pope asks Sagrada Família foundation to make prayer a priority February 20, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Spain’s top tourist attraction, the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona, must give priority to ensuring it is a place where people are inspired to pray, Pope Francis said.
Vatican announces synod assembly dates; formation of study groups February 19, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The second assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will meet Oct. 2-27 and will be preceded by several formal studies coordinated by the synod general secretariat working with various offices of the Roman Curia.
Vices are ‘beasts’ of the soul that need taming, pope says at Angelus February 19, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News Vices, such as vanity and greed, are like “wild beasts” of the soul that risk tearing people apart, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including four associate pastor assignments February 19, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including four associate pastor assignments
Guadalupe: Madre de la Humanidad, una película que llega a las salas de cine para mover corazones February 19, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: En Español El 22 de febrero se estrena en los Estados Unidos “Guadalupe: Madre de la Humanidad”, la más reciente producción cinematográfica de Goya Producciones. Su director, Andrés Garrigó, habló con OSV News.
Documentary about Our Lady of Guadalupe to arrive at select U.S. theaters February 19, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews “Guadalupe: Mother of Humanity,” a documentary by Goya Producciones, opens in the United States on Feb. 22. Its director, Andrés Garrigó, talked with OSV News about the film.
One year later, California Catholics still mourn ‘Bishop Dave’ as alleged killer awaits trial February 19, 2024By Kevin J. Jones OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The first anniversary of the shocking killing of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell prompted reflections and commemorations from Catholic leaders about the bishop’s joy and love of Jesus Christ. The anniversary comes as his alleged killer is expected to face trial later this year.
McElroy: Reactions to ‘Fiducia’ reflect ‘decentralization,’ but ‘animus’ toward LGBTQ people endures February 19, 2024By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News The Vatican’s decision to allow varying implementations of its recent document on blessings for people in irregular and same-sex unions is part of a “great move toward decentralization” in the Catholic Church amid the ongoing Synod on Synodality, said Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego.
Mass of reparation offered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral after ‘scandalous’ funeral, rector says February 19, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Two days after St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City was filled with mourners for an irreverent “homecoming” funeral for a prominent activist who identified as transgender, the cathedral’s rector acknowledged that many people “have let us know they share our outrage over the scandalous behavior” that took place at the service.
Summer camps can be transformative for teens February 19, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry This summer, teens in the Archdiocese of Baltimore can engage in transformative experiences through three impactful camps: Baltimore Work Camp, Appalachia Work Camp and Damascus Camp.
Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly February 19, 2024By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71 — “Do not cast me off in my old age” — as the theme for the 2024 celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
If Catholic media doesn’t share Christ’s teachings, who will? February 19, 2024By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Journalism The mission of the Catholic press to share Christ’s truth with the world has never been more critical.
