This past August, an Associated Press-Univision poll found that “younger Latinos, as well as those who speak more English than Spanish, are much less likely to identify as Catholics than older Hispanics who mostly speak Spanish.” The article affirmed a highly visible reality among our Latino youths across the country. However, seeing the data was...Read More
LONDON – In a personal meeting with five victims of clerical sexual abuse, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his “deep sorrow and shame” over their suffering and promised the church would do “all in its power” to investigate cases of abuse and safeguard the young.Read More
The St. Frances Academy, Baltimore, Panthers, known for their superb basketball programs, recently announced the addition of an independent varsity football program that will hit the gridiron this fall.Read More
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO SCOTLAND – En route to Great Britain for a four-day visit, Pope Benedict XVI offered a strongly worded analysis of the priestly sex abuse crisis, saying the church was not vigilant enough or fast enough in responding to the problem.Read More
VATICAN CITY – Although bitterly criticized as burdensome on Catholic couples when it was published in 1968, the encyclical “Humanae Vitae” has ended up defending the freedom of women and the fullness of married love, a top Vatican official said.Read More
VATICAN CITY – A U.S. pastor’s threat to burn copies of the Quran has damaged the image of the United States, said the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.Read More
Like many young couples, Nissa and Guthrie Quill hoped to live their dreams in retirement. Unlike those who look forward to golf or travel, however, the Quills’ dream was to serve as missionaries. Four years ago, they decided they couldn’t wait.Read More
Father Brian Rafferty has a motor that won’t stop and the arms to match. After celebrating two early morning Masses at Our Lady of the Chesapeake, Lake Shore, on a sweltering June morning, the pastor was ready for more.Read More