Videogame Review: ‘Diablo IV’ July 5, 2023By Adele Chapline Smith OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The latest title in a franchise that’s been going strong since 1997, “Diablo IV” (Blizzard) sees an epic confrontation between a rogue angel and a fugitive demon, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.
Pope’s ambassador: Staying in Ukraine during war a ‘big, big grace’ amid fears, frustrations July 5, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine hit the 493-day mark June 30, OSV News sat down with Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, papal nuncio to Ukraine, to discuss his experiences of the war.
Vatican aims to return Ukrainian children, not mediate war, says cardinal July 5, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Vatican is developing a plan to return to Ukraine children illegally deported to Russia but is not jockeying to mediate the war, Pope Francis’ peace envoy said upon his return from his mission to Moscow.
Archbishop Curley students build functional electric vehicle as classwork July 5, 2023By Kyle Taylor Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A group of seniors at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore has completed a project that just might make Elon Musk jealous.
Sink or swim July 5, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God is waiting patiently for each of us, loving us right where we are, recognizing that our path is uniquely our own.
Movie Review: ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ July 5, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In theory, the tale of a shy but enthusiastic high schooler who is really a sea creature rather than a human might make for a pleasant diversion. But the major feminist and minor gay agendas that underlie the animated adventure “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” (Universal) spoil any potential fun the film might offer.
‘God is with us in our car’: Ukraine combat medic brings faith, healing to the battlefield July 4, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Amid the heat of combat, “the most important thing is not just to do the medicine, which comes automatically, but to be able to gather your thoughts and be focused in these stressful situations.”
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.
