Nicaragua president calls church a dictatorship, bishops ‘murderers’ September 29, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Uncategorized Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega blasted Catholic leaders as a “gang of murderers,” in comments amping up persecution of the church and scorning Pope Francis’ call for dialogue in the Central American country.
Resettlement agencies applaud U.S. goal to welcome 125,000 refugees September 29, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A While House goal to welcome up to 125,000 refugees in fiscal year 2023 received support from two agencies working to resettle newcomers in the United State
Russian bishops: Nation must recognize conscientious objection to war September 29, 2022By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s bishops said Catholics face dilemmas responding to a mass call-up for the war in Ukraine, and they urged President Vladimir Putin’s government to recognize conscientious objection.
Food cannot be used as ‘bargaining chip,’ pope says September 29, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News The international community can no longer ignore the cries of the poor and the hungry who fall victim to food loss and waste, Pope Francis said.
Catholic response teams in place to help as Hurricane Ian leaves catastrophe in Florida September 29, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, News, World News Organizations such as Catholic Charities USA said they have their response teams in place to deal with the aftermath of the massive Category 4 storm that lashed western and central Florida with winds of more than 155 mph Sept. 28 and 29.
Vatican announces theme for World Communications Day September 29, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ theme for the next World Communications Day is a call for a peaceful dialogue that allows for uncomfortable truths to be spoken of without resorting to contentious and hostile debate, the Vatican announced.
‘I have cancer, but cancer doesn’t have me:’ Denise Collins’ ovarian cancer journey September 29, 2022By Robyn Barberry Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional Denise Collins chronicled her cancer treatment experience with awe-inspiring courage, relentless optimism and a good bit of humor.
Invasion of Ukraine was barbaric, but war is complicated, pope tells Jesuits September 29, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis said that while he has defined Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “unacceptable, repugnant, senseless aggression, barbaric (and) sacrilegious,” he also said that too many people have taken a simplistic view of the war.
Catholic sisters, organizations call efforts to suppress voting a ‘sin’ September 29, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, Social Justice, U.S. Congress, World News Organizations led by women religious in the U.S., as well as other Catholic institutions, denounced those who threaten democracy and efforts that make it difficult for some U.S. citizens to vote.
‘Seek the City to Come’: Archdiocese announces pastoral planning process for ‘our beloved city’ September 29, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The two-year listening and discernment process will focus on the 57 parishes in the city and a few near-in parishes in Baltimore County, with the goal of more vibrant ministry, although likely with fewer churches open for worship.
Sister Susan Kathleen Dentz, O.S.F., dies at 90 September 28, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Susan Kathleen Dentz (formerly Sister Marie Mercedes) was offered Sept. 27 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa.
Man spreads Marian devotion around the country September 28, 2022By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Andrew Maggio and his fiancé, Lillian Miller, have distributed 85,000 scapular kits. They started with 150 VA hospitals around the country.
