‘Non-man’? Johns Hopkins’ redefinition of ‘lesbian’ a moment for evangelization, says Catholic ethicist June 14, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News On June 12, Johns Hopkins University updated its official definition of the word “lesbian” in its “LGBTQ Glossary,” which is posted on the school’s “Gender and Sexuality Resources” webpage.
Eucharistic processions on Corpus Christi around U.S. promote devotion to Real Presence June 14, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Over the centuries, the tradition of processing with the Eucharist through the streets on the feast of Corpus Christi has spread throughout the Catholic Church and become a revered tradition for Catholics all over the world.
Movie Review: ‘Elemental’ June 14, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Thanks to its rich blend of ethnicities, the United States has long been referred to as a melting pot. In the animated romantic comedy “Elemental” (Disney), director Peter Sohn substitutes for that metaphor a fable featuring embodiments of the four elements, using the dynamics of their imaginary world to explore the immigrant experience.
Movie Review: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ June 14, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews We know, going in, what to expect from the seventh installment in the big-screen franchise, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (Paramount). Namely, a story based on the Hasbro toy line about the heroic Autobots battling a malignant plan for world domination.
Question Corner: Can an “ecumenical Catholic service” satisfy our Sunday obligation? June 14, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner The short answer to your question is that anything other than a normal Catholic Mass would not fulfill one’s Sunday obligation.
Catholic Review Media brings home 60 awards from three press associations for 2022 work June 14, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News Catholic Review Media captured 60 honors for work published and broadcast in 2022.
Dulaney Valley monastery welcomes two Carmelites June 14, 2023By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Following a year of postulancy, the 26-year-old woman became a novice, Sister Bridget of Holy Mystery, with the Carmelite Community of Baltimore.
Experts: New cannabis-schizophrenia study shows church must ‘take the lead’ addressing marijuana risks June 14, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News As more U.S. states legalize recreational marijuana, a new study reveals strong links between cannabis addiction and schizophrenia in young males — a risk the Catholic Church must address, said Dr. Timothy Millea, chair of the health care policy committee for the Catholic Medical Association.
New York AG sues Red Rose Rescue over disruptive tactics at abortion clinics June 13, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The confrontational tactics of the Michigan-based pro-life group Red Rose Rescue have been met with a federal lawsuit from New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the group’s activists of “terrorizing” patients and staff at abortion clinics in the state.
U.S. archbishops, cardinal call for reparation and prayer to Sacred Heart amid ‘blasphemy’ June 13, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Two archbishops and a cardinal are calling on Catholics in the U.S. to pray and make reparations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as a professional sports team plans to honor a group parodying women religious.
On World Day of Poor, be poor like those you serve, pope says June 13, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News To recognize and address the poverty of others, Christians must become poor like the figure of Tobit from the Hebrew Bible, Pope Francis said.
Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation June 13, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News A growing majority of Americans say athletes should compete on men’s or women’s sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity, according to a June 12 Gallup poll.
