A eucharistic word: tabernacle January 18, 2024By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist The Eucharist is the key to open up the tabernacle of our hearts and let Christ live in the world.
Is hell empty? I think not, but I hope I’m wrong January 18, 2024By Father Patrick Briscoe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary I think there are a lot of souls lost for eternity because they’ve refused God’s love. I hope I’m wrong. But I don’t think I am.
Court order confirms claims deadline and forms for archdiocesan reorganization January 17, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Feature, Local News, News The judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization of the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued an order Jan. 16 that approved a May 31 deadline for claims to be submitted, along with the form to be used by those who wish to make a claim for damages relating to sexual abuse of a minor by clergy or other personnel in the archdiocese.
Movie Review: ‘The Beekeeper’ January 17, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Cultivating bees may be regarded as a rather peaceful and meditative pursuit. But that doesn’t stop the title character of the preposterous action flick “The Beekeeper” (Amazon MGM) from going berserk when provoked.
Two U.S. prelates call for ‘immediate and total’ ceasefire in Gaza Strip January 17, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Two U.S. prelates are urging an “immediate and total” ceasefire in the war that has convulsed the Gaza Strip for more than 100 days, while condemning Hamas and urging the release of Israeli hostages taken by the Palestinian militants.
Pope appeals for restraint against escalating conflict in Middle East January 17, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis called for dialogue and cooperation between neighboring nations and appealed for restraint against any actions that could escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Why is world still plagued by poverty, pope asks leaders at Davos January 17, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Nations and businesses must work together to promote ethically sound models of globalization, Pope Francis told global business and government leaders.
As Iran hits northern Iraq, prelate says Middle East is ‘like a volcano,’ Christians are targeted January 17, 2024By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Iraqi Catholic community feels unsettled after Iran launched ballistic missiles, striking upscale neighborhoods of Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, signaling the latest spate of violence targeting northern Iraq.
Social media in flames: Pope targeted for not preaching fire and brimstone January 17, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News An emphasis on God’s mercy has so dominated Pope Francis’ pontificate that it should surprise no one that he said he hopes hell is empty.
Pray, and take action to proclaim life is God’s ‘precious gift,’ says bishops’ pro-life chair January 17, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning the landmark Roe ruling, “human life remains gravely threatened by legalized abortion in most states and it continues to be aggressively promoted at the federal level,” the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman said Jan. 16.
Lust, pornography poison God’s gifts of sexuality, love, pope says January 17, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pornography and lust undermine and rob people from experiencing God’s gift of love, Pope Francis said.
Movie Review: ‘Saltburn’ January 17, 2024By John Mulderig Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In his classic 1945 novel “Brideshead Revisited,” Catholic author Evelyn Waugh charted the intense, quasi-romantic and possibly sexual bond between two male students at Oxford University. The premise of Waugh’s work is echoed in the black comedy “Saltburn.”
