Never stop growing in sport or spirit, pope tells amateur athletes February 12, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News The training, discipline and motivation needed even by amateur athletes are also tools for spiritual growth, Pope Francis said.
Advocates say big events like Super Bowl are good time to raise awareness of human trafficking February 12, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Sports, World News The Feb. 12 Super Bowl, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m., “sadly serves as a danger zone for sex trafficking, labor trafficking and domestic violence,” said the executive director of the National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, based in the Washington suburb of Silver Spring.
‘Wonder’ film series shows faith, science not at war, says Bishop Barron February 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Movie & Television Reviews The Word on Fire evangelization ministry recently announced the release of “Wonder,” a five-part documentary project that explores the interplay between various aspects of science and Catholic tradition.
Catholics in Kansas City keep on eye on the ball, the other on eternity in Super Bowl February 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News The Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles Feb. 12 with kick off at 6:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. the team’s third appearance in four seasons at the Big Game, which they won in 2019 after routing the San Francisco 49ers.
Philadelphia Catholic school investigates after students post ‘blackface’ video February 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News A Catholic high school in Philadelphia is taking action after several of its students posted a racially charged social media video that has sparked community protests.
Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments February 10, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Sisters of Charity give whole new meaning to what makes for a ‘faithful fan’ February 10, 2023By Therese Horvat OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Whether the sisters hail from Colorado, Montana, Wyoming or the Midwest, their loyalties tend to run Chiefs’ red — especially leading up to Super Bowl Sunday.
People in chronic pain need someone to listen, acknowledge them, pope says February 10, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Vatican, World News Caring for the sick and suffering includes drawing attention to those who suffer in silence, struggling to find someone who will acknowledge they are in pain and try to help, Pope Francis said.
Nicaragua deports 222 political prisoners to U.S.; group includes Catholic priests, students, opponents of regime February 10, 2023By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Nicaragua has released more than 200 political prisoners, including Catholic priests, students, and opponents of the regime, who were taken from detention in deplorable conditions and sent to the United States.
Lawsuit filed against Smithsonian, Archives on behalf of students allegedly kicked out for wearing pro-life hats February 10, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A conservative law firm has filed lawsuits on behalf of individuals who say they were asked to leave the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum or the National Archives Museum in January over pro-life messages on their attire.
‘We cannot defend ourselves without arms,’ Ukrainian archbishop says in a Catholic panel February 9, 2023By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church has defended President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s requests for long-range weapons, although a Vatican diplomat warned that arm supply is a complex topic.
Sister Edna Naomi Maier, S.N.D.deN, dies at 85 February 9, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Edna Naomi Maier, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 67 years, will be offered Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory in Arbutus.
