Father George Coyne, Vatican astronomer from Baltimore, dies at 87 February 13, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, World News Jesuit Father George V. Coyne, a Baltimore native who led the Vatican Observatory as its director for 28 years, got his start in the field of astronomy as a young student in formation for the priesthood by secretly studying under his blanket, flashlight in hand.
Brazil remembers Sister Dorothy Stang; landless defenders still threatened February 12, 2020By Lise Alves Filed Under: News, World News Feb. 12 was the 15th anniversary of Sister Dorothy Stang’s assassination in the Amazon region of Brazil. The U.S.-born nun is remembered as a crusader for the poor and the landless and for her love of the land and the Amazon forest.
Pope says there is no quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region February 12, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Pope Francis acknowledged the serious shortage of priests in remote areas of the Amazon, but he insisted not all avenues have been exhausted to address the issue.
Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community February 12, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis said he dreams of an Amazon region where the rights of the poor and indigenous are respected, local cultures are preserved, nature is protected, and the Catholic Church is present and active with “Amazonian features.”
Knights of Columbus celebrate 100 years in Rome February 11, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Knights of Columbus, News, World News Less than 40 years after its humble beginnings in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus was invited by Pope Benedict XV to establish a permanent presence in Rome.
U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues February 11, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation.
Generous help of Knights counters culture of indifference, pope says February 10, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Pope Francis praised the Knights of Columbus for their charitable efforts and thanked them especially for helping Christians in the Middle East.
Cardinal Dolan to meet with Cuban president, church leaders during visit February 7, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: News, World News New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan is set to meet with the president of the Republic of Cuba during a Feb. 7-12 trip to the island nation, which includes a visit with the cardinal of Havana and other Cuban prelates.
Movie Review: ‘Gretel and Hansel’ February 6, 2020By Kurt Jensen Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News The film covers the familiar outlines of the old story, with two children negotiating a dark and very foggy forest as they escape a famine-scarred home life in search of food and security.
Among calls for unity, Trump criticizes Democrats at prayer breakfast February 6, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: News, World News As three members of Congress and a well-known economist called for healing, unity and “love of neighbor” at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Donald Trump broke ranks and criticized Democrats for impeaching him while hailing Republicans who acquitted him.
Sister who works with Philadelphia homeless attends State of the Union February 6, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, World News Mercy Sister Mary Scullion, co-founder and executive director of Project HOME, an organization that helps the homeless in Philadelphia, was one of the many guests who attended the Feb. 4 State of the Union, which she hoped would draw attention to homelessness and inspire federal aid to alleviate it.
Human Rights Watch says deportees killed after return to El Salvador February 6, 2020By David Agren Filed Under: News, World News At least 138 Salvadorans have been murdered after being sent back to their violent Central American country from the United States, according to a report from Human Rights Watch.
