World free of nuclear weapons is necessary, possible, pope says June 21, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Nuclear weapons do not increase a nation’s or region’s security, in fact, they are a “risk multiplier” that gives people a false sense of security, Pope Francis said in a message to an international conference.
Pope appeals for peace in Myanmar, Ukraine June 21, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis called on world leaders to aid people suffering in war-torn countries, especially in Myanmar and Ukraine.
Remember the ongoing suffering of Syria, pope urges June 21, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News While the world must pay attention to Russia’s war on Ukraine, it cannot forget Syria and its people, which have been under the threat of bombs and violence for a dozen years, Pope Francis said.
Seek nourishment, satisfaction in Eucharist, pope says June 21, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News When received with faith, the Eucharist not only nourishes and satisfies one’s hunger for consolation and love, but gives Christians the strength to nourish others, Pope Francis said.
Prayer is the first resort June 21, 2022By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Wit & Wisdom The rosary offers us the chance to pray as we go.
Archdiocese of Baltimore concludes Year of the Eucharist with special Corpus Christi Mass June 20, 2022By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori closed the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Year of the Eucharist with a special Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 19 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
New leader for Office of Black Catholic Ministries brings background in social justice June 20, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Radio Interview, Social Justice As Adrienne Curry prepares to take on a new role as director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Black Catholic Ministries, she hopes to apply her extensive background in the social justice movement and her pastoral experience to support the Black Catholic community in Maryland.
Appreciating good homilies June 20, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary Wherever two or three Catholics are gathered, at some point, there is certain to be grumbling about preaching.
Archdiocese follows detailed process to respond to allegations of abuse June 20, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News When the Archdiocese of Baltimore receives any allegation of child sexual abuse by clergy, employees or volunteers in the church, archdiocesan officials take very seriously the person who has come forward, according to Bishop Adam J. Parker, moderator of the curia and vicar general.
Ordination of five priests is moment of ‘incredible joy’ for Archdiocese of Baltimore June 18, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2022, News, Vocations In a jubilant June 18 litugy, Archbishop William E. Lori ordained five men to the priesthood, including three from Cameroon.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Lightyear’ June 17, 2022By Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews “Lightyear” (Disney) blasts off in cinemas with controversy in its wake.
Theologians must find new ways to express, share the faith, pope says June 17, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church needs theologians who know how to transmit the truths of faith in a way that will speak to people today, help them live the faith in their daily lives and inspire them to share the Gospel with others, Pope Francis wrote.
