DeSantis lowers Florida’s threshold to impose death penalty, signs legislation criticized by state’s Catholic bishops April 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill April 20 that will eliminate the state’s requirement that juries in capital punishment cases agree unanimously to recommend death sentences, lowering the number of jurors needed to hand down a death sentence to the lowest threshold of any U.S. state.
Catholic priests martyred during Paris Commune are beatified April 24, 2023By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Five Catholic priests have been beatified in France, 152 years after they were seized as hostages and shot in the street by rebels of the Paris Commune.
Sister Christopher Marie Wagner, O.S.F., dies at 76 April 24, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Christopher Marie Wagner died April 20. She was 76 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 56 years.
Spend time with Jesus every evening to reflect on the day, pope says April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Before reciting the midday “Regina Coeli” prayer with about 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke about the day’s Gospel reading, Luke 24:13-35, which describes the Risen Jesus’ encounter with the disciples heading to Emmaus.
Pope appeals for end to violence in Sudan April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence in Sudan and a return to dialogue.
Laity share baptismal call to ministry, service, pope says April 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News The ministry of lay Catholics, whether formally instituted by the church or simply inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve the needs of others, flows from baptism and a recognition that every Christian is called to take part in the mission of the church, Pope Francis said.
RADIO INTERVIEW: From Medical School to the Seminary April 24, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations Joining us to talk about his vocational journey is Michael Misulia, a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle in Libertytown, who left medical school to enter the seminary.
Power of prayer works for vocations April 24, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Vocations If you’re skeptical about the power of prayer in fostering religious vocations, consider the extraordinary example of Elizabeth Louisa Rolls Vaughan.
Vatican revives centuries’ old school for young artisans April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The school offers three specialized programs: woodworking; masonry and decorative and ornamental plastering; and stonework and carving.
Papal trip to Hungary: War, migration likely to top agenda April 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believe strengthening Christian values can make Europe a better place, but they have key differences when describing those values and how they should be promoted.
Favorite flowers of spring, a monster truck, cupcakes, and more (7 Quick Takes) April 23, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window What is your favorite spring flower? I struggle to answer this question because I love all the colors and varieties.
Vatican to bring pope’s encyclicals to life in architecture exhibit April 23, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Commemorating 10 years since the election of Pope Francis, the Vatican will physically represent the teachings of his encyclicals at the Venice Biennale international architecture exhibition May 20 to Nov. 26.
