Spiritual abuse occurs more frequently than believed, Vatican official says August 9, 2021By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican is investigating about a dozen founders of congregations of consecrated or religious life, and the most common allegations involve abuse of power or conscience, financial corruption or problems associated with “affectivity,” said a top official.
Vatican: ‘Killer robots’ pose threat to innocent civilians August 7, 2021By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The use of “killer robots” and other lethal autonomous weapons systems violate international treaties because innocent civilians could be erroneously targeted, the Vatican said during a U.N. meeting in Geneva.
Team crafts roof truss that could help guide rebuilding of Paris cathedral August 7, 2021By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News The world watched in shock in April 2019 as flames devoured Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Archdiocese blesses new Catholic school in Baltimore City August 6, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video The 65,000-square-foot facility will welcome more than 400 students when classes begin Aug. 30.
Charity, Knights’ highest calling, ‘demands’ renewed focus, says top Knight August 5, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, the CEO of the Knights of Columbus, told his fellow Knights that their “highest calling” — charity — “demands our renewed focus.”
N.J. Catholic high school alum breaks world record to win 400m hurdle gold August 4, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) — When U.S. runner Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles Aug. 3 in Tokyo, she had the cheers of fans supporting her from the New Jersey Catholic high school where she graduated four years ago.
Matchmakers for Dundalk couple include School Sister of Notre Dame August 4, 2021By Karen Sampson Hoffman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, It's about love, Local News, News “Our faith has created a nice foundation for us to grow,” Kate said. “We’ve had a similar education, similar experiences. Having those experiences together has made it really easy for us to grow together.”
Moral courage and the many cultures of death August 4, 2021By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Catholic Difference Ryszard Kuklinski was a genuine hero of the long, twilight struggle against communist totalitarianism — the man who helped prevent a bloody Soviet invasion of Poland to crush the nascent Solidarity movement.
USCCB, Catholic groups, politicians back Mississippi in court abortion case August 3, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Catholic leaders, pro-life organizations, Republican members of Congress and several governors are among those on a long list of supporters backing Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy and urging the court to reexamine its previous abortion rulings when it takes up this case in the fall.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Dante Barksdale’s Last Act August 2, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Christopher Gunty talks with Daniel O’Connor, who produced “Dante Barksdale’s Last Act,” and the two inspiring mothers – Kenyati Gerald and Terri Abbott – who forgave the men who took the life of their sons.
MRS among U.S. agencies helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters August 2, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Afghanistan, Feature, News, World News The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Migration and Refugee Services “are proud to have the opportunity to welcome and assist those who have kept Americans safe in Afghanistan,” said the USCCB president and the chairman of the bishops’ migration committee July 30.
Camp St. Vincent’s children return to fresh air, open spaces of Patterson Park August 1, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore Immaculate Conception Parish in Towson resumed hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, after taking off 2020 due to COVID-19.
