Supreme Knight Carl Anderson urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
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Catechists must share God’s love, uphold church teaching, pope says
A catechist always must teach what the church teaches and that includes the vision and teachings of the Second Vatican Council.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.
Father Thomas Gills, retired Air Force chaplain, recalls ‘powerful ministry’ to wounded and dying
“You’re face-to-face with 19- and 20-year olds who had lost an arm or both arms, a leg or both legs, and writhing in pain,” Father Gills said, “and you would just touch them through prayer and somehow God would work through those prayers to lift them up and give them renewed hope and an optimistic view of the future.”
Catholic publication’s Twitter account locked over tweet about Biden nominee
The editors at a Catholic publication said they are uncertain why an automated social media post was deemed hateful and led their Twitter account to be locked.
March is small, but group’s ‘message of solidarity’ with unborn strong as ever
It was the coldest national March for Life in some years, it was the smallest, and it also may be remembered as the bravest.
From Annapolis to Bel Air and elsewhere, satellite observances add to spirit of virtual March for Life
From Annapolis to Bel Air and points west in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the annual March for Life Jan. 29 was observed, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Pro-life witness is rooted in the Eucharist, Archbishop Lori says
“The Eucharist unites and strengthens us in our efforts to secure justice for the unborn, and to create a culture wherein every human life is cherished, nurtured and protected from the moment of conception until natural death,” said Archbishop Lori, chairman-elect of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Archbishop Naumann criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass
The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called President Joe Biden’s stance on abortion “religiously and ethically incoherent” during his homily at the opening Mass of the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 28.
Bishops, other pro-life leaders decry Biden action ending ‘Mexico City policy’
President Joe Biden’s memo rescinding the so-called “Mexico City policy” Jan. 28, the eve of this year’s March for Life, “is a deeply disturbing move, especially when the president says he wants national unity,” tweeted Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Defense and Education Fund.
Archbishop Lori encourages vaccinations as ‘act of charity and love’
As civic leaders hope to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks and months, Archbishop William E. Lori is renewing his call for everyone throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore to get vaccinated as “an act of charity and love.”
Educators in Baltimore Archdiocese begin to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Hundreds of elementary and secondary educators in the Archdiocese of Baltimore began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine the week of Jan. 18, when Maryland entered the rollout’s Phase 1B.