Belmont Abbey College has announced plans to expand its footprint in the nation’s capital in a project aimed to amplify faithful Catholic voices in media, politics and culture.
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500 days after statute of limitations lifted in Rupnik case, priest ‘does his work,’ travels world
It’s been 500 days since the Oct. 27, 2023, papal lifting of the statute of limitations in the case of Father Marko Rupnik, the Slovenian ex-Jesuit who has been accused of spiritual and sexual abuse by at least 20 women, and developments are ongoing.
Radio Interview: Ask a bishop with Bishop Adam J. Parker
Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker returns for another round of questions from our listeners in our second-ever “Ask a Bishop” episode of Catholic Review Radio.
Hundreds prepare to be received into the Catholic Church
The archdiocese reported that 320 catechumens – those like Jay St. John who have not been baptized – and 458 candidates – those who are baptized but have not received one or more of the sacraments of initiation – participated in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion liturgy at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland on March 9.
Brother Eric J. Henderson, F.S.C., dies at 82
A funeral Mass for Christian Brother Eric J. Henderson was offered Feb. 21 at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. Brother Eric died Feb. 13. He was 82.
4 in 5 USAID projects now canceled, with State Department overseeing the rest
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said March 10 that just 18 percent of programs of the now-shuttered U.S. Agency for International Development will remain intact, and those will now fall under his purview at the State Department.
Church leaders condemn killings, urge prayers amid horrific Syria violence
Syria’s top Christian leaders have condemned the killing and wounding of hundreds of Alawites, many of them civilians, by security forces and gunmen linked to the country’s new Islamist rulers.
Catholics decry IVF order, but a global strategy to oppose IVF remains elusive
In February, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging his administration’s support for in vitro fertilization, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Medical Association and other groups issued statements opposing the move, highlighting the many ethical problems with IVF.
Promise of eternal life with God is foundation of hope, preacher says
With Pope Francis watching from the hospital, the preacher of the papal household told top members of the Roman Curia that eternity “is not just a future reward but a reality that begins here, in the measure in which we learn to live in love and communion with Christ.”
Pope follows Lenten retreat from hospital; his condition remains stable
As Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, which is a sign of continued improvement, he followed the start of the Lenten retreat for the Roman Curia by video linkup and met again with two top Vatican officials to stay abreast of current events, the Vatican press office said.
South Carolina carries out execution by firing squad
Brad Keith Sigmon, who was convicted of the 2001 murders of Gladys and David Larke, his ex-girlfriend’s parents, was executed March 7 and was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m.
Pope text: Those facing illness, adversity need ‘miracle of tenderness’
The world needs the “miracle of tenderness” brought by people who accompany those experiencing illness or adversity, Pope Francis wrote.