Pope says education can help lift ‘darkness of hatred’ February 13, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Knowledge and “enlightenment” are needed especially where there is the “darkness of hatred,” which often stems from forgetting and indifference, Pope Francis said.
RADIO INTERVIEW: ‘He Gets Us’ – Jesus TV campaign February 13, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Brad Hill, one of the people behind the “He Gets Us” ad campaign about what it means to introduce Jesus to people who may not know that the Lord stands with them in good and bad times.
Church of England plans to debate referring to God ‘in a non-gendered way’ February 13, 2023By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News The Church of England is planning to debate the introduction of liturgy that refers to persons of the Holy Trinity “in a non-gendered way” instead of using male pronouns.
Pope: Jesus wants us to love fully, not flaunt facade of following rules February 13, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Religious rules are good and necessary, but Jesus wants his disciples to go beyond the letter of the law and fully live out its meaning, Pope Francis said.
Reach out to give, receive help, pope tells parents of sick kids February 13, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Vatican, World News The smiles, curiosity and boldness of several children with rare diseases who did not know about protocol at papal audiences and simply went up to Pope Francis and reached out for rosaries gave the grownups present a lesson, the pope said.
Pope ‘pained’ by Nicaraguan bishop’s 26-year prison sentence February 13, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Just days after Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, was sentenced to 26 years in prison, Pope Francis expressed concern over his condition.
Never stop growing in sport or spirit, pope tells amateur athletes February 12, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News The training, discipline and motivation needed even by amateur athletes are also tools for spiritual growth, Pope Francis said.
Advocates say big events like Super Bowl are good time to raise awareness of human trafficking February 12, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Sports, World News The Feb. 12 Super Bowl, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m., “sadly serves as a danger zone for sex trafficking, labor trafficking and domestic violence,” said the executive director of the National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, based in the Washington suburb of Silver Spring.
‘Wonder’ film series shows faith, science not at war, says Bishop Barron February 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Movie & Television Reviews The Word on Fire evangelization ministry recently announced the release of “Wonder,” a five-part documentary project that explores the interplay between various aspects of science and Catholic tradition.
Catholics in Kansas City keep on eye on the ball, the other on eternity in Super Bowl February 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News The Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles Feb. 12 with kick off at 6:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. the team’s third appearance in four seasons at the Big Game, which they won in 2019 after routing the San Francisco 49ers.
Philadelphia Catholic school investigates after students post ‘blackface’ video February 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News A Catholic high school in Philadelphia is taking action after several of its students posted a racially charged social media video that has sparked community protests.
Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments February 10, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore
