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Feast for the senses: Bocelli makes Baltimore debut
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Feast for the senses: Bocelli makes Baltimore debut

George P. Matysek Jr.February 21, 20245 min read
Bocelli’s long-awaited appearance in Baltimore was a proud night for the city. Let’s hope he’s back soon.
Question Corner: Did Pope Benedict XVI validly resign?
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Question Corner: Did Pope Benedict XVI validly resign?

Jenna Marie CooperFebruary 21, 20244 min read
Pope Benedict clearly manifested his intention to step down; his resignation announcement was made at a meeting of the College of Cardinals and in front of several journalists.
Commoditization of funeral industry is hurting Catholic Church
CommentaryWorship & Sacraments

Commoditization of funeral industry is hurting Catholic Church

Michael R. HeinleinFebruary 21, 20244 min read
With fewer wakes, and with fewer clergy attending them, aren’t we missing out on a vital pastoral dimension of funerals?
Don’t wait too long to baptize your baby
CommentaryWorship & Sacraments

Don’t wait too long to baptize your baby

Cardinal Timothy M. DolanFebruary 20, 20243 min read
While I hardly propose returning to the two-to-three-week expectation — as laudable as I consider that — I do wonder if we are now waiting way too long to baptize our babies.
If Catholic media doesn’t share Christ’s teachings, who will?
CommentaryJournalism

If Catholic media doesn’t share Christ’s teachings, who will?

Gretchen R. CroweFebruary 19, 20244 min read
The mission of the Catholic press to share Christ’s truth with the world has never been more critical.
The TV host and the dictator 2.0
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The TV host and the dictator 2.0

Archbishop Borys A. GudziakFebruary 19, 20247 min read
Throughout Carlson’s interview with Putin, truth was nowhere to be found.
Forgiveness Sunday
CommentaryLent

Forgiveness Sunday

Jaymie Stuart WolfeFebruary 18, 20244 min read
Many Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — set the tone for the penitential season of Lent by observing another tradition: Forgiveness Sunday.
Elmo and the challenge of Lent
CommentaryLent

Elmo and the challenge of Lent

Effie CaldarolaFebruary 16, 20243 min read
Maybe it’s my turn to think of someone each day to turn to and say, “Just checking in. How are you doing?”
Five great Lenten reads
BooksCommentaryLent

Five great Lenten reads

OSV NewsFebruary 15, 20244 min read
The season of Lent is an ideal time to grow in the spiritual life. Here are five great reads to help you on your way.
This Lent, say sorry — and mean it
CommentaryLent

This Lent, say sorry — and mean it

Dr. Greg PopcakFebruary 15, 20244 min read
As we express our sorrow to God this Lent for the ways that our lives do not reflect his plan for us, it can be important to make sure our “I’m sorrys” have all the components of sincere remorse.
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