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Michigan bishops say ‘extreme’ ballot measure on abortion goes beyond Roe

October 11, 2022
By Mike Stechschulte
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

The bishops of Michigan’s seven Catholic dioceses are urging voters to reject Proposal 3, which they warn is “the most extreme proposal concerning abortion this state or country has ever seen.”

Etienne: Putin’s threats to use nuclear weapons ‘are of grave concern’

October 11, 2022
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News

Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne said Oct. 7 he is “increasingly troubled” by Russia’s war against Ukraine and said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “irresponsible threats” to use nuclear weapons “are of grave concern.”

Dream of ‘synodality’ is a fruit of Vatican II, cardinal writes

October 11, 2022
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News

While the term “synodality” is not found in any of the 16 documents of the Second Vatican Council, the council’s vision and definition of the church is at the heart of what synodality is, said Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops.

Archdiocese to host first Seek the City discussion Oct. 17

October 10, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its first public discussion session for its Seek the City to Come initiative Oct. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Archbishop Curley High School in East Baltimore.

Calvert Hall campaign brings in $21.5 million

October 10, 2022
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Calvert Hall College High School announced that its “Hall 175” campaign has surpassed 75 percent of its $28 million goal.

Colorado baker fights ruling over cake celebrating gender transition

October 10, 2022
By Carol Zimmermann
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Supreme Court, World News

Colorado baker Jack Phillips, whose refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake on religious grounds went to the Supreme Court, is currently fighting a ruling that he violated the state’s anti-discrimination law for refusing to bake a cake to celebrate a gender transition.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Vatican II book: ‘To Sanctify the World’

October 10, 2022
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with author George Weigel about his new book, “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II.” The author discusses why the documents that came out of the church’s 21st plenary council are as beautiful today as they were when they were issued.