Archbishop William E. Lori and Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden will celebrate a virtual prayer-and-praise event Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. to mark November as National Black Catholic History Month.
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French bishops order ‘death knell’ after three killed in Nice basilica
French bishops ordered a “death knell” to ring from every church of their country Oct. 29 after three people were hacked to death in a basilica in the southern Mediterranean city of Nice.
Catholic, Jewish leaders mark 55th anniversary of ‘Nostra Aetate’
The formal structures that sponsor Catholic-Jewish dialogue are important, but their decades of success have relied on strong personal friendships and mutual respect, both of which must continue to spread among all Catholics and Jews, officials involved in the dialogue said.
Pope to celebrate private Mass for All Souls at Vatican cemetery
Due to restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis will celebrate the feast of All Souls with a “strictly private” Mass at a Vatican cemetery.
Book offers details about alleged manipulation by Schonstatt founder
Father Kentenich, who died in 1968, remains popular to this day. Von Teuffenbach has accused him of systematic manipulation, abuse of power and sexual harassment.
Baltimore lecture series to mark beatification of Father Michael McGivney
To celebrate the beatification of Venerable Father Michael McGivney, St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park is hosting a series of online lectures about the founder of the Knights of Columbus who became a model for the humble, hardworking parish priest.
Pope calls for Poland to protect life amid protests over abortion law
As protests against a near-total ban on abortions gripped Poland, Pope Francis urged the people of the country to defend life.
A divided Europe cannot stand; solidarity needed, pope says
Europeans must not see their rich history simply as a fond memory of a time long gone, but they must look to it as a guide to overcoming divisions and challenges aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis said.
At police reform forum, Archbishop Lori explains why Catholics must embrace racial justice
Archbishop William E. Lori spoke forcefully in favor of police reform, addressing head-on why the Archdiocese of Baltimore has taken such an active role in supporting recent demonstrations on policing and racial justice.
Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
A divided Senate, in a 52-48 vote, confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as a justice for the Supreme Court the evening of Oct. 26 and soon afterward she was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas at a White House ceremony.
Evangelization, Mary integral to renewal at Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference
Participants at the Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference included many who were grateful for the retreat from quarantine life.
Transcript shows pope’s distinction between gay marriage, civil unions
When Pope Francis said gay people have a right to be in a family and that gay couples needed some form of civil law to protect their rights, he was not saying that gay couples should have a right to adopt children.