Catholic hospitals must be free to function according to teachings July 4, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Religious Freedom Catholic health care services should not be involved in any procedure that would assist in the physical “transition” of a person from his or her biological sex.
Sean profetas modernos guiando a otros hacia el Espíritu Santo, pide el Papa July 3, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español Los cristianos están llamados a ser profetas modernos que guíen a otros a ver al Espíritu Santo actuar en la vida cotidiana y no a ser personas supersticiosas que tratan de predecir o controlar el futuro, dijo el Papa Francisco.
Robotics camp, cousin time, an Orioles game, and a bari sax (7 Quick Takes) July 3, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our boys have been participating in a robotics camp—one as a counselor and one as a participant. I had the chance to visit the camp briefly for a competition, and I was struck by how amazing it is to see your child move into that kind of leadership role.
Radio Interview: Digital Literacy and Media Mindfulness July 3, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte about digital literacy and what she calles “media mindfulness” – consuming media in a thoughtful way that looks at not only what you read and see, but who creates it and who benefits from it.
Religious leaders plead for dialogue and peace as violent riots convulse France July 3, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The leaders of the Conference of Religious Leaders in France, representing Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Buddhist communities, issued a June 30 joint statement appealing for peace, harmony and fraternity amid violent protests that have engulfed the country.
Be modern prophets by guiding others to the Holy Spirit, pope asks July 3, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians are called to be modern-day prophets who guide others to see the Holy Spirit at work in everyday life and not to be superstitious people who try to predict or control the future, Pope Francis said.
‘Thoughts and prayers’: What good are they? July 3, 2023By Lisa M. Hendey OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Gun Violence Meant as a consolation, the words “thoughts and prayers” are often seen as a senseless murmur offered in place of greatly needed societal change.
The gravity of Gettysburg, through the heart of a child July 3, 2023By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary When it comes to introducing children to history, you are not just dealing with facts and trivia; you’re introducing young minds to the reality of the human condition — that celebrating the greatest of human achievements is good, but that we must acknowledge and recognize the worst of human behavior.
“Are You Catholic?” July 2, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Was I wearing a crucifix? Had a rosary slipped out of my purse? Then I realized she was looking at the reusable grocery bags I had brought along.
Archbishop Lori asks for prayers for victims after shooting in Brooklyn community July 2, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News Following a mass shooting in which two were killed and 28 injured at a block party July 2 in the South Baltimore community of Brooklyn, Archbishop William E. Lori asked for prayers for the victims and the city.
Meet the two American carpenters who are helping rebuild Notre Dame’s spire July 2, 2023By Agnès Poirer OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Highly skilled carpenters from four different companies are working together to rebuild the iconic Notre Dame spire before the grand reopening of the most famous European cathedral on Dec. 8, 2024. Among the craftsmen assigned to the prestigious task are two Americans: Jackson Dubois from New York and Michael Burrey from Boston.
Hit-making Christian musician now a Catholic priest July 2, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News For Father Crabtree, music drove him closer to Christ and, eventually, closer to the church.