Pope calls for protecting women, girls from trafficking, genital mutilation February 7, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis encouraged decisive action against human trafficking and female genital mutilation.
Forgiveness, friendship, prayer: Pope answers questions on Italian TV February 7, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis told an Italian interviewer that forgiveness is “a human right.”
Tributes mark life, legacy of late Catholic philosopher, professor, author February 4, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, World News When Alice von Hildebrand wasn’t promoting her late husband’s work, the Catholic philosopher, professor and author spent most of her life “reminding women of the privilege of femininity and the gift of motherhood,” said Rachel Bulman, a blogger and popular speaker.
Phoenix pastor resigns after diocese learns he performed invalid baptisms February 4, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix said baptisms performed by a priest during years of ministry in the diocese are invalid, leading to the resignation of the clergyman Feb. 1.
‘Dismantle Roe v. Wade’ is anthem at Maryland March for Life 2022 February 4, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life Anticipating the fall of Roe v. Wade, many of the more than 250 people who participated in the Feb. 3 Maryland March for Life said the pro-life movement across the country must be ready to help mothers in need.
Reject racism to ‘live the way’ Creator intended us to live, cardinal says February 4, 2022By Richard Szczepanowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News People must “reject all forms of racism, bigotry and injustice” and recognize “we are each made by God and are deserving of respect and dignity because of just that,” Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said Feb. 3.
Paulist Fathers elect native of Belize as order’s next president February 4, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Paulist Father René Constanza, who has served as rector of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Grand Rapids, Mich., since 2018, is the new president of the Paulist Fathers.
Teachers working at alma maters make it their mission to give back February 4, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Hundreds of teachers in the Archdiocese of Baltimore feel the calling to return and pass on the values instilled in them through Catholic education.
Vatican official inaugurates nunciature in Abu Dhabi February 4, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The opening of a new apostolic nunciature in the United Arab Emirates is a testament to fraternity and goodwill between Muslims and Christians, said Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
Movie Review: ‘Moonfall’ February 4, 2022By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews One way to grab moviegoers’ attention is to threaten those on screen with doomsday. It’s a tactic director Roland Emmerich has resorted to repeatedly and to which he returns with “Moonfall,” a sullen science-fiction fantasy.
St. Frances mourns death of football player Lamar Patterson February 3, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports For the second time in 10 months, the St. Frances Academy community is mourning the death of a player from its nationally renowned football team.
Lithuanian archbishop backs ‘hard line of deterrence’ against Russia February 3, 2022By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The president of the Lithuanian bishops’ conference warned that his country and its neighbors could be targeted if Russian President Vladimir Putin imposes his will on Ukraine.
