El Papa que vino de los ‘confines del mundo’ trae un nuevo estilo a Roma March 11, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español Desde el principio, después de su elección, el Papa Francisco inauguró un estilo completamente nuevo de ser pontífice.
Statute of limitations bill called ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘unfair’ March 10, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News Calling it “unconstitutional” and “unfair,” the Maryland Catholic Conference expressed its continued opposition to legislation approved March 10 by a State Senate committee that would treat private institutions such as the Catholic Church differently from public institutions in civil liabilities faced for child sexual abuse.
Assisted suicide proposals in Maryland called ‘unethical, discriminatory and dangerous’ March 10, 2023By Mark Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life As Maryland’s General Assembly considers bills permitting physician assisted suicide and that would allow voters to decide on whether to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right in the state, Maryland’s Catholic bishops led a Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers on March 9 at St. Mary in Annapolis.
Biden argues new budget would reflect U.S. values; GOP hits rising debt March 10, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Democratic President Joe Biden unveiled the third budget proposal of his presidency March 9, and his first to a divided Congress.
Movie Review: ‘Scream VI’ March 10, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The dreary horror flick “Scream VI” is the latest entry in a franchise that now looks desperate for ways to rejigger its formula of attractive young actors getting stabbed by its trademark masked killer, Ghostface.
Gunman attacks Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany; 7 reported dead, including gunman March 10, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Seven people, including an unborn baby, were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in Hamburg, Germany.
Jesus asks that no one be excluded from his table, pope says March 10, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church is not selective: each one of its members is a sinner and part of the holy, faithful people of God, Pope Francis said in an interview marking his 10 years as pope.
Bishops add some spiritual ‘meat’ to St. Patrick’s Day dispensations March 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Lenten Friday this year, many U.S. bishops have issued dispensations from abstinence on March 17, allowing the faithful to enjoy the American Irish tradition of eating corned beef (or ham) and cabbage in good conscience.
Pope opens path for more women at Vatican, in church March 9, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News At the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 8, International Women’s Day, Pope Francis led a round of applause for women.
Pro-life leaders defend Texas abortion law facing new lawsuit March 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Five women who said they were denied abortions under Texas law despite pregnancy complications filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban, while pro-life leaders defended the law, saying it already takes into account life-threatening situations.
Love Jerusalem, work for peace, pope tells interreligious group March 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News If Jews, Christians and Muslims truly recognize Jerusalem as a sacred city, their desire for the city to be at peace must come before any political claim on its territory, Pope Francis said.
Movie Review: ‘Champions’ March 9, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Sports Positive basic values, including an implicit pro-life message, underlie the somewhat rough-grained surface of the sports comedy “Champions.”
