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Father McGivney, model parish priest with ‘zeal’ for Gospel and serving faithful, beatified

October 31, 2020
By Julie Asher
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Saints, World News

Blessed Michael J. McGivney was “an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance” because of his “zeal” for proclaiming the Gospel and his “generous concern for his brothers and sisters,” Pope Francis said in his apostolic letter of beatification of the founder of the Knights of Columbus.

Couple says miracle child’s Down syndrome a ‘blessing’ for family

October 30, 2020
By Andy Telli
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Saints, World News

Reflected in Mikey’s miracle are the Knights’ dedication to respecting life in all its stages, the order’s support for people with intellectual and developmental delays, its support for families, and the example of Father McGivney for all parish priests,

Vatican Christmas: Details of stamps, Nativity scene, tree released

October 30, 2020
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, News, World News

Although the Vatican knows Christmas may be very different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it already has chosen its stamps and the Nativity scene and tree that will stand in St. Peter’s Square.

Movie Review: ‘Fishbowl’

October 29, 2020
By Kurt Jensen
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, World News

Logical flaws make this drama’s plot difficult to embrace, or even comprehend. Some dialogue expressing the inner lives of the characters would have been a great help.

French bishops order ‘death knell’ after three killed in Nice basilica

October 29, 2020
By Simon Caldwell
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News

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’

October 29, 2020
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News

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

October 29, 2020
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News

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

October 28, 2020
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News

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.

Pope calls for Poland to protect life amid protests over abortion law

October 28, 2020
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News

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

October 27, 2020
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News

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.

Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

October 27, 2020
By Carol Zimmermann
Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, Supreme Court, U.S. Congress, World News

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.

Transcript shows pope’s distinction between gay marriage, civil unions

October 26, 2020
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

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.