Church presence in Uvalde, Texas, gives strength, love, archbishop says May 25, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller said it was important to be with the people suffering from the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, tragedy to remind them they are not alone, give them the support they need and most of all just show them “love, love, love.”
Mary, Star of the Sea, protects mariners and is guide for all, bishop says May 25, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The congregation at the Maritime Day Mass in Washington May 21 prayed for “safe harbor” in heaven for mariners and other seafarers who died in the last year and for the protection of “our brothers and sisters” currently plying the waters aboard vessels delivering goods to the world.
Bishops push gun control; some call mass shootings ‘pressing life issue’ May 25, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Some U.S. bishops spoke out against the easy accessibility to guns in the country following a May 24 rampage that left at least 19 children and two of their elementary school teachers dead in Uvalde, Texas.
Remembering Buffalo shooting victims, Catholics pray for end to racism May 25, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News From a Franciscan parish in a city where one of the victims once lived to a border city that experienced a similar mass shooting, Catholics around the nation have gathered to remember those gunned down May 14 in Buffalo, N.Y., and are praying for an end to violence and racism.
Pope prays for Texas shooting victims, calls for stricter gun laws May 25, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Saying his heart was broken at the news of at least 19 children and two adults being shot and killed at a Texas elementary school, Pope Francis said it was time to say “Enough!” and enact stricter laws on gun sales.
Judge blocks Catholic University of America’s sale of Dorothy dress May 24, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Colleges, Feature, News, World News A federal judge prevented The Catholic University of America from selling a dress worn by Judy Garland in the “Wizards of Oz” the day before it was scheduled to be auctioned.
Returning from Ukraine, Polish archbishop urges Vatican to revise attitude May 24, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The president of the Polish bishops’ conference criticized the Vatican’s “naive and utopian” attitude to the war in Ukraine and urged Rome to show “greater maturity” in attitudes toward Russia.
Pope to set date for canonizations at consistory May 23, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced.
Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week May 23, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News After Pope Francis led the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square May 22, the pope invited everyone to take part in “Laudato Si’ Week,” which runs May 22-29.
Pope thanks those dedicated to promoting life May 23, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Francis thanked those who are dedicated to promoting life and defending conscientious objection.
Vatican foreign minister visits Ukraine in sign of solidarity, support May 20, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, “touching this reality is another,” Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine.
Pope, Bono launch Scholas educational initiative May 20, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead the charge in fighting climate change.
