‘Old habit’ of covering up abuse must stop everywhere, pope says May 17, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News Abuse against a minor is a kind of “psychological murder” that can destroy the victim’s childhood, Pope Francis told an Italian association active in the fight against child abuse and online child pornography.
Baltimore Basilica: Illuminating two centuries of church history May 17, 2021By Erik Zygmont Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The basilica’s history ties in directly with the history of the church in America, shaped by the principle of religious freedom.
Pope appeals for peace in Holy Land, says death of children ‘unacceptable’ May 17, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The injury and death of so many innocent people, especially children, caused by escalating violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip is “terrible and unacceptable,” putting the area at risk of sinking into “a spiral of death and destruction,” Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Lori ordains five men as transitional deacons May 16, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Vocations Ordained as “transitional deacons,” the clergymen will continue on the path to the priesthood, with their priestly ordination expected next year.
U.S. climate envoy meets pope, speaks at Vatican conference May 15, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Kerry said Pope Francis’ moral authority and teaching on the need to address both climate change and poverty can rally more people to make a greater commitment to helping the environment.
Archdiocese of Baltimore relaxes social distancing for Masses May 14, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced parishes would be allowed to reduce social distancing in churches from 6 feet to 3 feet.
Verify before sharing ‘news,’ pope says in Communications Day message May 14, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists — like everyone else — need to recover the practice of going out and verifying information before they share it, Pope Francis said.
Priests finding solace in sacred may be vulnerable to mafias, priest says May 14, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Young members of the clergy who are tempted to avoid the complex realities of the world — finding solace and safety instead in the sacred — can be vulnerable to the illusions of the mafia, said the priest heading a new department on the Mafia and other criminal networks.
Cockeysville choir records musical tribute to ‘blessed’ namesake saint May 13, 2021By Daniel Zawodny Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video, Year of St. Joseph Pope Francis’ apostolic letter and announcement of the Year of St. Joseph inspired Alvarado Flores, who wanted to create a song to venerate a saint for whom he holds special admiration.
Sandra and Malcolm Berman donate to support University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center’s Heart Institute May 13, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Baltimore philanthropists Sandra and Malcolm Berman have made what hospital leaders called “a transformational commitment” to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in support of the Towson hospital’s cardiac program.
Loyola Maryland, other Catholic colleges will require COVID-19 vaccinations in fall May 13, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Many colleges will require their students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and some schools also are mandating that staff and faculty members be vaccinated.
Polish pilgrims mark anniversary of attempt to assassinate St. John Paul May 13, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News “How difficult it is to forget the bang of the would-be assassin’s gunshots, which in a single moment could have put an end to this extraordinary pontificate,” the cardinal said.
