Wars in Gaza, Ukraine, ‘kill’ the future of children, pope says November 6, 2023By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The wars being fought in Gaza, Ukraine and other parts of the world are destroying the future of the children who live in those nations, Pope Francis said.
Brooklyn bishop celebrates Mass of Reparation in church after music video ‘desecration’ November 6, 2023By John Lavenburg OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn celebrated a Mass of Reparation Nov. 4 in a Brooklyn Catholic Church used in a violent and sexually provocative music video, and he has removed its well-known pastor from his diocesan development role.
Radio Interview: Writer/director brings ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ to big screen in movie musical November 6, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview A new movie musical, “Journey to Bethlehem,” may be just what we need. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Adam Anders, writer, director and composer, about the new film, which opens in theaters Nov. 10.
10 top takeaways from the synthesis report and why they matter November 6, 2023By Peter Jesserer Smith OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News The Synod on Synodality’s first session at the Vatican has concluded, with its results wrapped up in a 41-page “half-time report” for the entire church to digest, reflect on and give feedback about ahead of the synod’s final session in Rome next October.
What battles are we losing when the holy water fonts are dry? November 5, 2023By Elizabeth Scalia OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Pastors throughout the church, if you haven’t already, please fill the fonts and supply holy water to the stoups.
Movie Review: ‘Freelance’ November 5, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Attentive viewers will discern some positive moral values underlying the plot of the action comedy “Freelance” (Relativity).
Masses and sacramental ministry to end at St. Benedict Parish November 4, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Masses and sacramental ministry at St. Benedict Parish in Baltimore will end Nov. 15, according to a joint announcement Nov. 4 to the parish by the St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
The Didache: An ancient catechism, a contemporary message November 4, 2023By Kenneth Craycraft OSV News Filed Under: Commentary The Didache not only provides a fascinating glimpse of the liturgical and moral life of the early church, but also offers relevant guidance for every age, including our own.
U.S. Catholics urged to promote, encourage, pray for vocations Nov. 5-11 November 4, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Every year the U.S. Catholic Church dedicates a week in November to pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education.
‘Heart of a lion:’ Captain Rinaldo remembered at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen November 3, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Exactly one week after Baltimore bid a somber farewell to Baltimore City EMT-Firefighter Rodney Pitts III, thousands returned to the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Nov. 3 to pay tribute to Baltimore City Fire Department Captain Dillon J. Rinaldo.
This week in Washington: Military promotions blockade over abortion, Israel-Hamas ceasefire pray-in November 3, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News ong-simmering tensions between Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and his fellow Senate Republicans spilled into the open Nov. 1, as they challenged his blockade on the confirmations of senior military nominees over the Pentagon’s abortion policy.
‘Without faith, I couldn’t continue,’ says Palestinian Christian November 3, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News The absence of pilgrims has left the local economy in ruins, affecting all sectors that rely on religious tourism, from hotels and restaurants to olive wood craftsmanship and souvenir sales.
