Cardinal Zuppi, pope’s peace envoy, talks about war in Ukraine May 23, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News “War is a pandemic. It involves us all,” said Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Italian prelate chosen by Pope Francis to lead an initiative for peace in Ukraine.
Sabbath: A blessing we should think about accepting May 23, 2023By Bishop Robert Reed OSV News Filed Under: Commentary If we must live purposeful lives (and most of us must, to some extent), then it seems absolutely essential for us to reclaim the idea of Sabbath rest if we are to feel peaceful, well-adjusted and — dare I say it — sane.
Participants in interfaith dialogue hosted at embassy underscore pope’s call for encounter, listening May 23, 2023By Mark Zimmermann OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory in remarks May 17 at an interfaith dialogue echoed the pope’s emphasis on encountering, listening to, talking with and learning from others to build bridges of solidarity, understanding and peace.
Mass celebrated in memory of mariners lost at sea, other seafarers and their families May 23, 2023By Julie Asher OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In anticipation of the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, celebrated Mass in Washington to remember seafarers who have lost their lives at sea and to pray for all who work the sea and their families.
RADIO INTERVIEW: How to grow in your openness to the Holy Spirit May 23, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Jesuit Father Peter Ryan shares his witness and the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit within your life.
Archbishop Lori announces eight appointments May 22, 2023By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has announced eight clergy appointments, including a new pastor for Immaculate Conception in Towson.
LA Dodgers cancel plans to honor group criticized as anti-Catholic May 22, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News After criticism from Catholic groups and local fans, the Los Angeles Dodgers removed a self-described “leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns” from its list of honorees at its annual Pride Night celebration in June.
Archbishop Lori ordains six to transitional diaconate May 22, 2023By Kurt Jensen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained six transitional deacons for ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore: Deacon Andres Acuña, 36, of La Plata, Colombia; Deacon Daniel Andrades, 29, of Karachi, Pakistan; Deacon Franz Belleza, 31, of Cebo City, Philippines; Deacon Michael Misulia, 34, of Libertytown; Deacon Lenin Suarez of Barrancabermeja, Colombia; and Zachary Watson, 29, of Olathe, Kan.
Pope plays key role in Argentina’s bishops asking for forgiveness May 22, 2023By Lucien Chauvin OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Argentina’s Catholic Church is going through a process of soul-searching as the country gets ready for general elections in October, four decades after the end of the last military dictatorship.
A testimony of faith and love: conjoined twins born, baptized and at peace in God’s arms May 22, 2023By Karla Fierro OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The moving story of Nicole Duque and Austin LeBlanc, a local pro-life couple and active members of St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit and St. Mary Parish in Wayne, Mich., has captured the attention of the community.
Get to know St. Rita: A saint for impossible situations May 21, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I don’t usually ask St. Rita to intercede for me on ordinary problems. But every now and then, I come up against a problem that simply can’t be solved. I look at it from every angle and see no way through. That’s when I know that it’s time to take it to prayer—and it might […]
Pope praises Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service May 21, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Although she died centuries ago, the English mystic Julian of Norwich continues to remind people of the importance of “faith in God’s loving providence and holiness of life expressed in generous service to our brothers and sisters in need,” Pope Francis said.
