Vatican aims to return Ukrainian children, not mediate war, says cardinal July 5, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Vatican is developing a plan to return to Ukraine children illegally deported to Russia but is not jockeying to mediate the war, Pope Francis’ peace envoy said upon his return from his mission to Moscow.
Archbishop Curley students build functional electric vehicle as classwork July 5, 2023By Kyle Taylor Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A group of seniors at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore has completed a project that just might make Elon Musk jealous.
Sink or swim July 5, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God is waiting patiently for each of us, loving us right where we are, recognizing that our path is uniquely our own.
Movie Review: ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ July 5, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In theory, the tale of a shy but enthusiastic high schooler who is really a sea creature rather than a human might make for a pleasant diversion. But the major feminist and minor gay agendas that underlie the animated adventure “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” (Universal) spoil any potential fun the film might offer.
‘God is with us in our car’: Ukraine combat medic brings faith, healing to the battlefield July 4, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Amid the heat of combat, “the most important thing is not just to do the medicine, which comes automatically, but to be able to gather your thoughts and be focused in these stressful situations.”
Catholic hospitals must be free to function according to teachings July 4, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Religious Freedom Catholic health care services should not be involved in any procedure that would assist in the physical “transition” of a person from his or her biological sex.
Sean profetas modernos guiando a otros hacia el Espíritu Santo, pide el Papa July 3, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español Los cristianos están llamados a ser profetas modernos que guíen a otros a ver al Espíritu Santo actuar en la vida cotidiana y no a ser personas supersticiosas que tratan de predecir o controlar el futuro, dijo el Papa Francisco.
Robotics camp, cousin time, an Orioles game, and a bari sax (7 Quick Takes) July 3, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our boys have been participating in a robotics camp—one as a counselor and one as a participant. I had the chance to visit the camp briefly for a competition, and I was struck by how amazing it is to see your child move into that kind of leadership role.
Radio Interview: Digital Literacy and Media Mindfulness July 3, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte about digital literacy and what she calles “media mindfulness” – consuming media in a thoughtful way that looks at not only what you read and see, but who creates it and who benefits from it.
Religious leaders plead for dialogue and peace as violent riots convulse France July 3, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The leaders of the Conference of Religious Leaders in France, representing Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Buddhist communities, issued a June 30 joint statement appealing for peace, harmony and fraternity amid violent protests that have engulfed the country.
Be modern prophets by guiding others to the Holy Spirit, pope asks July 3, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians are called to be modern-day prophets who guide others to see the Holy Spirit at work in everyday life and not to be superstitious people who try to predict or control the future, Pope Francis said.
‘Thoughts and prayers’: What good are they? July 3, 2023By Lisa M. Hendey OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Gun Violence Meant as a consolation, the words “thoughts and prayers” are often seen as a senseless murmur offered in place of greatly needed societal change.
