Ordination of five priests is moment of ‘incredible joy’ for Archdiocese of Baltimore June 18, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2022, News, Vocations In a jubilant June 18 litugy, Archbishop William E. Lori ordained five men to the priesthood, including three from Cameroon.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Lightyear’ June 17, 2022By Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews “Lightyear” (Disney) blasts off in cinemas with controversy in its wake.
Theologians must find new ways to express, share the faith, pope says June 17, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church needs theologians who know how to transmit the truths of faith in a way that will speak to people today, help them live the faith in their daily lives and inspire them to share the Gospel with others, Pope Francis wrote.
Nigerian priest says he shielded parishioners like chicks during massacre June 17, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A June 5 massacre in Nigeria left at least 50 people dead and dozens wounded, but Father Andrew Adeniyi Abayomi said he did not fear for his life, but was worried about how to protect his parishioners.
Sisters back shareholder proposal that gunmaker study impact of gun sales June 16, 2022By Dan Stockman Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gun manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. will examine the human rights impact of selling thousands of guns per year, thanks to a shareholder proposal backed by women religious.
Catholic school in Uvalde, Texas, is reaching out to help community heal June 16, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, World News The first image on Sacred Heart Catholic School’s website is a map of Texas with children’s handprints and the message “Uvalde Strong” with a moving banner underneath that says: “Pray for Uvalde.”
Federal grand jury indicts man found with gun near Justice Kavanaugh’s home June 16, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Uncategorized A federal grand jury June 15 indicted Nicholas John Roske, the man who had been found near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh a week earlier with a gun, knife and pepper spray, saying he planned to kill the justice.
Cardinal-designate calls liturgical tensions a ‘tragedy’ June 16, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal-designate Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, described as a “tragedy” the tensions within the Latin rite of the Catholic Church over the way the Mass is celebrated.
Fatherhood is the ultimate trust exercise June 16, 2022By Matt Palmer Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Parenting It’s a blessing to be entrusted with children each day.
Peter’s Pence donations stable in 2021; U.S. leads giving, Vatican says June 16, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, Vatican, World News Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope, held steady in 2021, but the total still was significantly lower than in 2018, the Vatican said.
As DACA marks 10th anniversary, recipients voice frustration over inaction June 16, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, U.S. Congress, World News A politically divided Congress has not been able to agree on a comprehensive immigration plan, nor a bill to offer the approximately 760,000 DACA recipients a path to citizenship.
TV REVIEW: ‘Hotel Portofino’ June 16, 2022By Chris Byrd Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews The six-episode drama “Hotel Portofino” presents viewers with an unequal mix of banal storytelling and relevant social commentary. The series’ picturesque setting in the namesake Italian resort, moreover, fails to mask the amoral maneuverings of the titular hostelry’s inhabitants.