Pope appeals for peace as tensions rise in Caucasus region September 19, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis once again called for peace in the Caucasus region as the escalating conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia prompted renewed fears of war.
Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling Charles’ openness to dialogue September 19, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Monsignor Valenzano still inspires September 19, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview It’s been seven years since the death of Monsignor Arthur Valenzano, former rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a longtime pastor of St. John in Westminster. Father Brian Nolan and Paul Gallagher, director of faith formation at Sacred Heart in Glyndon, shares memories of an amazing priest.
Be seekers of the truth, pope tells Italian pilgrims September 19, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Through the word of God and the sacraments, Christians can be “seekers of the truth” and nurture the bonds of love that unite their communities, Pope Francis said.
Papal envoy delivers aid to Ukraine under gunfire September 19, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, said he and several others came under gunfire while delivering humanitarian aid to suffering Ukrainians on Pope Francis’ behalf.
Senate delays vote on measure to codify same-sex marriage in federal law September 19, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News The U.S. Senate delayed a vote on a bill to codify same-sex marriage in federal law until after the midterm elections.
Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments September 19, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William Lori announced clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Harvard theologian Father Francis X. Clooney named inaugural ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lecturer at Loyola Maryland September 19, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Local News, News The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies named Jesuit Father Francis X. Clooney as the inaugural Silber-Obrecht Lecturer at Loyola University Maryland.
Mini-waffles and other fun during our back-to-school scramble (7 Quick Takes) September 18, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The other day, I went to the store to make a very practical, necessary purchase, and on my way to the register, I saw a mini waffle maker.
Musical duo began with Catholic school experience September 18, 2022By Joshua Schipper Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Schools The Bergamot, the husband and wife musical duo of Nathaniel Hoff and Jillian Speece, took root at Marian High School in the early 2000s.
West Virginia bishop, pro-life leaders applaud lawmakers for abortion ban September 16, 2022By Colleen Rowan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston and pro-life leaders of West Virginia lauded the state Legislature for passing an abortion ban Sept. 13.
Pope: Under right conditions, nations may buy weapons for self-defense September 16, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Under the right moral conditions, a country has the right to purchase weapons to defend itself from those who attack it, Pope Francis said.
