Pope prays for Texas shooting victims, calls for stricter gun laws May 25, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Saying his heart was broken at the news of at least 19 children and two adults being shot and killed at a Texas elementary school, Pope Francis said it was time to say “Enough!” and enact stricter laws on gun sales.
Judge blocks Catholic University of America’s sale of Dorothy dress May 24, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Colleges, Feature, News, World News A federal judge prevented The Catholic University of America from selling a dress worn by Judy Garland in the “Wizards of Oz” the day before it was scheduled to be auctioned.
Former St. Rita School teacher dies May 24, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister M. Anine Hopkins of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died May 21 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 89.
Returning from Ukraine, Polish archbishop urges Vatican to revise attitude May 24, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The president of the Polish bishops’ conference criticized the Vatican’s “naive and utopian” attitude to the war in Ukraine and urged Rome to show “greater maturity” in attitudes toward Russia.
Archdiocese of Baltimore ordains 9 transitional deacons May 23, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore ordained nine men May 21 to the diaconate, the final step for them before they expect to be ordained to the priesthood next year.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Witnesses for Life: A conversation with Monsignor James Farmer May 23, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Respect Life With the Supreme Court considering overturning Roe v. Wade, Monsignor James Farmer speaks about the dignity of all human life and the call to be witnesses for life. Monsignor Farmer is the pastor of St. Thomas More in Baltimore and a longtime spiritual director to Respect Life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Pope to set date for canonizations at consistory May 23, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced.
Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week May 23, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News After Pope Francis led the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square May 22, the pope invited everyone to take part in “Laudato Si’ Week,” which runs May 22-29.
Pope thanks those dedicated to promoting life May 23, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Francis thanked those who are dedicated to promoting life and defending conscientious objection.
A lost tortoise comes home May 22, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This story starts with a birthday wish and ends with a miracle.
Yard sales, a B2 Spirit bomber, and a backyard scavenger hunt (7 Quick Takes) May 21, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ Our neighborhood held its annual yard sale this weekend. Before I married John, I am not sure I had ever even gone to a yard sale. But John really enjoys selling things. He especially loves the neighborhood yard sale because we get to see neighbors that we haven’t seen all winter—and meet a few […]
Vatican foreign minister visits Ukraine in sign of solidarity, support May 20, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, “touching this reality is another,” Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine.
