Maryland bishops oppose upcoming constitutional amendment on abortion May 8, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Respect Life The bishops of Maryland issued a statement May 8 objecting to a November 2024 ballot measure in which Marylanders will be asked to enshrine abortion into the state Constitution.
Fertility decline a complex trend beyond any one policy solution, economists say May 8, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News The U.S. fertility rate has slowed to a new record low, according to an analysis recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But experts said there does not appear to be any one policy that could reverse a complex trend.
Without Christian hope, a virtuous life seems futile, pope says May 8, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The world is in great need of hope and patience, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience.
Little Sisters of the Poor honored with “Fishers of Men” award May 7, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News “They revere the sacredness of human life,” Archbishop Lori told more than 200 people who gathered April 27 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., for Guadalupe Radio Network’s benefit dinner that honored the Little Sisters of the Poor with its “Fishers of Men” award.
Innovative group of speakers highlights Catholic university commencement ceremonies in Archdiocese of Baltimore May 7, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News A nationally renowned librarian, a beloved retiring university president, a dedicated academic and Maryland’s first secretary of service and innovation are the featured commencement speakers at Maryland’s four Catholic universities this May.
Vatican to publish updated norms for investigating alleged apparitions May 7, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will publish its new norms for the discernment of apparitions and other supernatural phenomena May 17, the Vatican press office said.
Jesus asks for faithfulness, but also friendship, pope says May 6, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Jesus calls believers not only to be servants of his kingdom, as the prophets and Mary were, but also to be his friends, Pope Francis said.
Father Greg Boyle, Nancy Pelosi among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients May 6, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest who is the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were among 19 Americans awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on May 3.
Catholic champion swimmer from Maryland awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom May 6, 2024By Maureen Boyle OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Adding another distinguished medal to her already sizable collection, Katie Ledecky — the most decorated woman in swimming history — was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3 in a White House ceremony.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Youth Bowl competitors run with bright spirit despite damp conditions May 6, 2024By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Dozens of student athletes from area Catholic and independent elementary and middle schools participated in the 31st Youth Bowl May 4 at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore.
Pope names Mount St. Mary’s graduate as new bishop of Diocese of Burlington, Vt. May 6, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor John J. McDermott to be the bishop of Burlington, Vt.
Radio Interview: Books and Authors: ‘My Life with the Jedi’ and ‘The Coin Flip’ May 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Smith about her book, “The Coin Flip,” a historical novel based on a real-life event.
