Explainer: What are indulgences? April 10, 2024By David Werning OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Indulgences, however, are a way that the church “as minister of the Redemption” intervenes on behalf of a penitent by using its God-given authority to dispense all the temporal punishments of sin (a plenary indulgence), or a portion of them (a partial indulgence), by the application of the satisfaction won by Christ and the saints.
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgences for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress participants April 10, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Participants in the National Eucharistic Congress and related National Eucharistic Pilgrimage now have opportunities to receive plenary indulgences, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, announced April 9.
Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience April 10, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News While intense feelings or drive — passions — are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said.
Trump attacks pro-life critics after video arguing abortion must be left to the states April 10, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News After announcing his position that abortion should be left to the states to legislate, former President Donald Trump attacked pro-life critics of that position on his social media platform.
Arizona high court upholds 1864 abortion ban as ballot measure becomes likely April 10, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 that a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban still on the books in the state is enforceable, a move that could shutter abortion clinics in the state. But, Arizona may have the issue of abortion on its ballot in November, which could undo those restrictions.
First Ascent program to offer glimpse of life at Mount April 10, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Mount St. Mary’s University plans to give high school students a first-hand glimpse of life at a small Catholic liberal arts college in June.
St. Maria Goretti baseball coach Greg Eversole brings passion to role as mentor, teacher April 10, 2024By Todd Karpovich Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Greg Eversole eventually became one of the most successful high school baseball coaches in the state at St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School, which is closing at the end of this year. He was enshrined in the Maryland State Athletic Association Hall of Fame in January.
Catholic Dating and Relationship Conference set for April 13 April 9, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News Catholic singles looking to learn more on how to navigate their dating journey so they can pick the best possible spouse are invited to a first-of-its-kind Dating and Relationship Conference set for April 13 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park.
Baltimore community honors the memory of six Hispanic workers who perished in bridge collapse April 9, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News A large congregation attended a prayer service and vigil April 8 at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Parish in Highlandtown to accompany those who lost their loved ones in the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in which six Hispanic workers perished.
Baltimore native Father Michael Martin to take helm of Charlotte diocese April 9, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, News Conventual Franciscan Father Michael T. Martin became the first graduate of the Northeast Baltimore High School named a bishop and the second former principal of the school to take the reins of one of the region’s major dioceses.
Old truth, new insight: Cardinal says human dignity text is result of growth April 9, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The 116 footnotes in the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on human dignity reflect the fact that most of the content of the 12,700-word text is not new Catholic teaching.
Capitol Hill prayer service ties together mental health and faith April 9, 2024By Mark Zimmermann OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News In the nation’s capital — where stress, anxiety and mental health challenges sometimes impact the lives and work of those in government service, in legal and other professions, and individuals and families — St. Joseph Church on Capitol Hill hosted a “Come as You Are” Holy Week Prayer Service for Mental Health March 26.
