Aunque era obvio que pronunciar cada palabra era un esfuerzo y, a veces, su secretaria repetía lo que decía para dejarlo claro, el papa emérito Benedicto XVI habló con un periódico italiano sobre su jubilación y sobre el viaje planeado del papa Francisco a Irak.
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Bishops address concern over Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s abortion link
Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, approved Feb. 27 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, raises moral concerns because it was “was developed, tested and is produced with abortion-derived cell lines,” the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees said March 2.
We need rituals to mourn
Theologians and liturgists praise the power of rituals at the core of our faith. Rhythms of prayer and traditions of worship orient our lives toward God and set a solid foundation in an ever-shifting world.
RADIO INTERVIEW: How to pick a Bible translation
Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture with the Denver-based Augustine Institute, speaks about the differing approaches scholars have taken to translating the Bible over the centuries.
Homebound, Operation CRS Rice Bowl nonetheless raises awareness of hunger
In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 37 parishes are participating in Catholic Relief Service’s Operation Rice Bowl this year.
COVID-19 bill OK’d without Hyde language to prevent funding of abortion
On the House floor ahead of the vote — which came at 2 in the morning (EST) — Rep. Chris Smith, N.J., criticized Pelosi and the House Rules Committee for refusing to allow a vote on an amendment to add language to the bill “to ensure that taxpayers aren’t forced to subsidize abortion,” as provided by the long-standing Hyde Amendment.
Gomez: U.S. bishops’ working group set up last November completes work
A special working group of the U.S. bishops formed last November to deal with conflicts that could arise between the policies of President Joe Biden, a Catholic, and church teaching has completed its work, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said in a March 1 memo to all the U.S. bishops.
This Lent, risk prayer
Don’t underestimate yourself. God has need of the talents you have been given. Prayer shows us how to use and multiply our gifts.
Father John Lesnick, known for compassionate outreach, dies at 71
Father Lesnick, remembered by friends and parishioners for his compassion, a heart-felt concern for helping others grow in holiness and a quiet, unassuming ministry, died Feb. 26. He was 71 and had previously suffered from heart problems and prostate cancer. He had led the small Carroll County faith community since 2015.
In interview, pope says he will remain in Rome until death
Pope Francis said he believes he will die in Rome, either in office or retired, and will not be buried in his native Argentina.
A Lent full of promise, steak success, cooking with children, and more (7 Quick Takes)
This Lent holds a different kind of hope and promise.
Archbishop Lori reflects on the Year of St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s example and intercession should encourage each of us to do our part in building up the household of the Church by a spirit of prayer, by a willing spirit of service, and by our witness to Christ.