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.
World must never lose hope that peace, fraternity can prevail, pope says May 19, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats.
Catholic college graduates praised for pandemic resilience May 19, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News At Catholic college and university graduation ceremonies across the country, speakers praised students for lessons learned during these past four years that had nothing to do with classes, projects or late-night study sessions, but instead with how they adapted to their workload during the coronavirus pandemic.
Religious brothers can be superiors of orders with priests, pope says May 18, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Granting an exception to canon law, Pope Francis said the Vatican office that deals with religious orders can permit men’s communities that are made up of both priests and brothers to choose one of the brothers to be a provincial superior or even the superior general.
Pope: Focus on the essential like St. Charles de Foucauld did May 18, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News St. Charles de Foucauld, who was canonized May 15, is a great model to follow in placing the Lord and service to others at the center of one’s life and action, the pope said May 18 during a meeting with members of the Charles de Foucauld Spiritual Family Association.
Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice, pope says May 18, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis praised the way people have faced the trials and losses in their lives with a firmness of faith in God’s promises and love.
