John Sweeney dies; child of Irish immigrants was national labor leader February 3, 2021By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, World News John Sweeney, who led the AFL-CIO for 14 years from 1995 to 2009, and headed one of the nation’s largest unions, the Service Employees International Union, for 15 years before that, died Feb. 1 at age 86 at his home in the Washington suburb of Bethesda, Maryland
Thorough look at Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poetry reveals much about his faith February 3, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, World News Anyone seeking to understand Hopkins’ poetry, particularly its deep spiritual depth, will find “A Heart Lost in Wonder” indispensable.
Christianity without liturgy is absent of Christ, pope says February 3, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ’s presence in their lives, Pope Francis said.
Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S. February 2, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Pope Francis in Iraq, Vatican, Video, World News Asked about the role of U.S. Catholic journalists today, Pope Francis said, it is to promote unity and to “try to get people to talk to each other, reason together and seek the path of fraternity.”
Pope adds Martha, Mary and Lazarus, church doctors to universal calendar February 2, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St. Martha to include her sister and brother, Mary and Lazarus, on the church’s universal calendar of feast days.
Justice for unborn called first ‘foundational’ principle of pro-life movement February 1, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Respect Life, World News Supreme Knight Carl Anderson urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
Catechists must share God’s love, uphold church teaching, pope says February 1, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A catechist always must teach what the church teaches and that includes the vision and teachings of the Second Vatican Council.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly February 1, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.
Catholic publication’s Twitter account locked over tweet about Biden nominee January 29, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News The editors at a Catholic publication said they are uncertain why an automated social media post was deemed hateful and led their Twitter account to be locked.
March is small, but group’s ‘message of solidarity’ with unborn strong as ever January 29, 2021By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News It was the coldest national March for Life in some years, it was the smallest, and it also may be remembered as the bravest.
Archbishop Naumann criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass January 29, 2021By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called President Joe Biden’s stance on abortion “religiously and ethically incoherent” during his homily at the opening Mass of the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 28.
Bishops, other pro-life leaders decry Biden action ending ‘Mexico City policy’ January 28, 2021By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News President Joe Biden’s memo rescinding the so-called “Mexico City policy” Jan. 28, the eve of this year’s March for Life, “is a deeply disturbing move, especially when the president says he wants national unity,” tweeted Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Defense and Education Fund.
