Fine acting, lavish settings and the sense of humor frequently evident in Reynolds’ script all add up to an unusually effective big-screen treatment of the origins of Christianity.Read More

It’s not often I take on controversy here, but there are times I just can’t stay silent.I have a responsibility to you, my readers, to take on the hot topic of the moment.So let’s take a deep breath, roll up our sleeves, and dive in.Here we are, just a fewRead More

Jesus welcomed sinners in his day and continues to do so today, opening their hearts to recognize their errors and bringing God's mercy and pardon, Pope Francis said.Read More

He treasured the church's ceremonies, Father Paul Scalia said of his father, Justice Scalia, "especially the beauty of her ancient worship."Read More

St. Frances Academy in Baltimore recently received a $500,000 gift from the Paul DeMatteo Charitable Fund.Read More

When you’re 6, sitting still during Mass is so hard.At Sunday Mass our little boy was looking every which way, smiling at the people behind us, dropping things on the floor, wiggling and wriggling and craning his neck to see everything he could—in every direction.“There’s a baby crying, Mama. WayRead More

A pleasant surprise for parents sending their children to Catholic schools with eyes toward a quality college education: Their children are already benefitting from Catholic universities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.Read More

Two House of Delegates committees heard testimony on both sides of the assisted suicide debate Feb. 19.Read More