A church of the many: Pope addresses some synod questions, fears May 25, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News While the release of the working document for the Synod of Bishops on synodality is expected sometime in early June, Pope Francis tried to respond to some of the questions and concerns about the synod process that already have been raised.
In honoring anti-Catholic activists, L.A. Dodgers strike out May 25, 2023By Father Patrick Briscoe Filed Under: Commentary, Sports The Dodgers should be ashamed of themselves.
CEO, authors, NFL coach take part in Catholic college commencements May 25, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Three Maryland Catholic universities featured a diverse crew of speakers and an NFL coach walking across the graduation stage at 2023 spring commencement ceremonies.
Despite growing use, abortion pill not ‘safer than Tylenol’ May 25, 2023By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Despite its growing use, the abortion pill’s safety has been repeatedly called into question by pro-life doctors and advocates since the FDA’s approval in 2000 of mifepristone.
War against creation must stop, pope says in message for day of prayer May 25, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News People must end the “senseless war against creation” and help victims of environmental and climate injustice, Pope Francis said.
10 Easy ways to grow in your faith this summer May 25, 2023By Father Connor Danstrom OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature This year, let summer be a season of growth for you, and use these simple practices as a way to receive the grace that will bring it about.
Movie Review: ‘The Little Mermaid’ May 25, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews There’s nothing shopworn about Marshall’s skilled and sprightly repackaging – old-fashioned in the best sense, it’s a high-quality, family friendly summer treat.
Shrinking minority is hoarding wealth, power, cardinal says May 25, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News People of faith and those working in the fields of science, economics and politics need to work together to help care for life and humanity’s common home, said Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Mexican priest murdered, archbishop attacked May 24, 2023By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A parish priest was shot dead as he drove on a rural Mexican highway May 22, marking yet another attack in what has become the most murderous country for Catholic clergy.
TV Review: ‘Mrs. Davis’ May 24, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “Mrs. Davis” is not anti-religious in any sense. But it’s clear that showrunner and co-writer Tara Hernandez – along with her principal script collaborator, Damon Lindelof – is out to break boundaries and flout convention in her presentation of faith as well as in her approach to storytelling.
Pray at Pentecost for courage to evangelize, pope says May 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians should pray on Pentecost that the Holy Spirit would give them the courage and strength to share the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Pope prays Chinese Catholics can practice faith fully, freely May 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News At a time when Vatican-Chinese relations are strained because of apparent differences over an agreement to name bishops, the pope publicly marked the annual World Day of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China May 24, the feast of Mary, Help of Christians, “venerated and invoked at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan in Shanghai.”
