An Iraqi archbishop who helped save hundreds of ancient manuscripts from being destroyed by Islamic State militants was among the nominees for the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize.
Arts & Culture
Bruce Springsteen gives pep talk of sorts to Boston College freshmen
As this unusual school year gets underway, Boston College freshmen were reminded that they’ve already been through a lot and were urged — as college graduating seniors usually are — that they have to go out and change the world.
Famed Italian tenor sings two songs in new ‘Fatima’ movie
“As a Christian, I joyfully agreed to provide my contribution to develop such a moving and crucial story for the big screen as it involves our heavenly Mother Mary, consoler and mediatrix,” said Bocelli
GIVEN, Baltimore Archdiocese host prescreening of ‘Fatima’ despite incoming storm
The event, coordinated by Rachel Harkins Ullmann, GIVEN’s executive director, sold out in 48 hours to local parishioners and families from as far as Washington, D.C.
Amidst charges of racism against Flannery O’Connor, Loyola University Maryland renames residence hall
“A residence hall is supposed to be the students’ home,” Father Linnane said. “If some of the students who live in that building find it to be unwelcoming and unsettling (to have it named for Flannery O’Connor), that has to be taken seriously.”
Concert honoring St. John Paul II centenary available online
An concert honoring the centennial of St. John Paul II’s birth is now available online.
Immaculate Heart music series to celebrate 10th anniversary with online concert
The coronavirus may have cut the season short for the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary’s annual concert program, but the pandemic won’t stop parishioners from celebrating the 10th anniversary of the beloved Towson music series this Mother’s Day.
Stations of the Cross: Jesus’ passion takes on particular resonance in time of crisis
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is home to many beautiful Stations of the Cross that tell the story of Christ’s Passion in compelling ways.
Priest hopes being in spotlight at Groban concert can inspire good
A priest who sang at a Josh Groban concert has become a viral sensation.
Flannery O’Connor and friends, revisited
At the end, that is the deepest impression her letters leave: here is a woman of extraordinary courage whose configuration of her life to the Cross was a source of both personal strength and literary genius.
Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel
An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death.
Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community
Pope Francis said he dreams of an Amazon region where the rights of the poor and indigenous are respected, local cultures are preserved, nature is protected, and the Catholic Church is present and active with “Amazonian features.”