Man spreads Marian devotion around the country September 28, 2022By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Andrew Maggio and his fiancé, Lillian Miller, have distributed 85,000 scapular kits. They started with 150 VA hospitals around the country.
Cardinal Parolin calls Putin’s nuclear threat ‘repugnant’ September 28, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warnings that he would consider using nuclear weapons is a “repugnant threat” that shows the urgency of moving to eliminate nuclear weapons from arsenals around the world, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Jesus is the best, most faithful friend a person can have, pope says September 28, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Continuing his series of talks about discernment, the pope said it is an important process for trying to understand “what is happening inside of us, our feelings and ideas, and we have to discern where (these things) come from, where they are taking me and what decision” needs to be made, he said.
Healing by helping: Welcoming refugees builds community, speakers say September 28, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News After celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Catholic organizations and movements, Vatican officials and government representatives met at two conferences to explore very practical ways to assist migrants and refugees, integrate them into their new communities and combat negative stereotypes.
Updated data by group in Annapolis showing faith can aid in recovery prompts support, skepticism September 28, 2022By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News An updated version of a 2019 paper that cites the presence of religious belief as an aid in recovery, particularly from mental health and substance abuse issues, has met with both support and skepticism.
Movie Review: ‘Mother Teresa: No Greater Love’ September 28, 2022By John Mulderig Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews The life of one of the most compelling of modern saints is recounted in the inspiring documentary “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love.”
Florida bishop invites all to pray for God’s protection from Hurricane Ian September 27, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News As the Tampa Bay area on Florida’s west coast prepared for what was expected to be a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg invited all in the diocese to pray to God “for the protection of life and property as we face this serious threat.”
Catholic group honors Fauci, wife for their life’s work in health care September 27, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News For the past two and one-half years as he helped lead the nation’s efforts to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become became a familiar face to Americans.
Ukraine religious leaders call for return of POWS, criticize ‘referendums’ September 27, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Religious leaders in Ukraine called for safe return of prisoners of war, civilian hostages and all those who were forcibly taken to Russia.
FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life leader called ‘horrendous stunt’ September 26, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Mark Houck, 48, was arrested at his home in rural Bucks County, Pa., the morning of Sept. 23 for allegedly assaulting an abortion clinic volunteer a year ago in violation of the federal FACE Act.
Arizona judge rules 1864 law banning nearly all abortions can take effect September 26, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich praised Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson for ruling Sept. 23 that a state law prohibiting nearly all abortions can take effect.
Pope encourages young Catholics to use ‘creative courage’ to evangelize September 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Shalom Catholic Community, founded in Brazil in 1982, offers members an opportunity to take part in “a community and missionary life in order to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all men and women, especially to those far from Christ and the church,” its website said.
