Retired pope has full support of Pope Francis, aide says February 10, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis was among those showing their support for retired Pope Benedict XVI, sending his predecessor “a beautiful letter,” according to the former pope’s secretary.
Advocates warn human trafficking is bigger issue than concerns during game February 10, 2022By Tom Hoffarth Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In the days leading up to the Feb. 13 Super Bowl, which is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m., in Inglewood’s new SoFi Stadium, local authorities have warned of coming sting operations and criminal penalties associated with sex trafficking.
Virtual lobby night: Catholics urged to advocate for issues February 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News The Maryland Catholic Conference’s usual day for citizens to advocate at the state Legislature will again be done virtually for 2022, due to coronavirus restrictions. A new option this year is for constituents to send a brief video message to a legislator.
Archbishops’ friendly Super Bowl wager also will benefit Catholic schools February 9, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati are rooting for their home team in Super Bowl LVI, but they also have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the Feb. 13 showdown between the Rams and the Bengals.
Broad effort to pass bill supporting pregnant workers focuses on Senate February 9, 2022By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has cleared all the hurdles and awaits a final vote in the Senate in the coming weeks.
Catholic Review survey shows tuition at Catholic high schools more affordable than alternatives February 9, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools According to an annual tuition survey by the Catholic Review, Catholic high schools in the archdiocese that charge traditional tuition currently have an average tuition of $16,950. That represents only a 1.4 percent increase from the previous academic year’s average tuition.
Louisville, Ky., archbishop retires; pope names Black bishop as successor February 8, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, and appointed as his successor Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux in southeastern Louisiana.
Mother Seton shrine announces video series, other initiatives for 2022 February 8, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints In the first episode of a series of short videos launched by the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Sister Mary Catherine Conway, a Daughter of Charity, discusses her 40 years in Catholic education as a teacher and principal.
Archbishop Shevchuk asks people to pray, says Russian threat extends beyond Ukraine February 8, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The major archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church reiterated concerns of some of his Baltic neighbors, saying that Ukraine might be on the front lines of a Russian threat, but the threat extends beyond Ukraine.
Retired pope never tried to hide the truth, former spokesman says February 8, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News Retired Pope Benedict XVI has never attempted to hide what is true, no matter how painful recognizing reality might be, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi.
Ascension St. Agnes reaches 30,000 vaccinations milestone February 8, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Ascension St. Agnes COVID-19 Vaccine Team and Health Institute in southwest Baltimore has administered 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in 13 months from Dec. 17, 2020, to January 2022.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Understanding Flannery O’Connor February 7, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Dr. Angela Alaimo O’Donnell, a writer, poet and professor at Fordham University in New York and one of the world’s foremost authorities on Flannery O’Connor, shares her insights on understanding O’Connor. O’Donnell is a former longtime professor at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore and a former parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi in Baltimore.
