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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Knights of Columbus Pre-Convention Mass

Archbishop William E. Lori
August 4, 2018
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But we learn from Father McGivney and from Monsignor Art that the greatest thing we can have in our lives is true intimacy with Jesus, eucharistic intimacy with Jesus, a true spiritual closeness in which our souls are not only nourished, but in which they become capable of loving God and others even more than we love ourselves.

Archbishop William E. Lori, accompanied by (from left) Father Agapitus Businge, Benedictine Father Paschal A. Morlino and station manager Cody Barber, blesses the radio studio and those gathered at WVTO, a ministry of St. Benedict Parish, July 29. (Christopher Gunty/CR Staff)

Archbishop Lori blesses radio station on first anniversary

Christopher Gunty
August 4, 2018
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Archbishop William E. Lori marked the first anniversary of radio station WVTO 92.7 LP-FM by celebrating Mass at St. Benedict Parish, and blessing the radio studio on the second floor of the parish center July 29.

This is an ad created by the Archdiocese of Washington to promote its annual "Find the Perfect Gift" initiative for the Advent season. Last November, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority rejected the ad and the archdiocese filed a lawsuit. On March 26 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia heard oral arguments in the case. (CNS illustration/courtesy Archdiocese of Washington)

Court says transit agency can reject Washington Archdiocese’s Advent ads

Catholic News Service
August 4, 2018
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled against the Archdiocese of Washington in a dispute over the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s rejection of its ad for buses.

Jo Ann Thomas leads the Comfort Food Ministry at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore. (Emily Rosenthal/CR Staff)

St. Bernardine parishioner offers comfort with meals

Emily Rosenthal Alster
August 3, 2018
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As a child, Jo Ann Thomas watched her grandmother cook for the retired Josephite priests and brothers in residence at St. Joseph’s Manor in Roland Park. Those memories of growing up around the Josephites (her mother served them as a nurse) surround Thomas when she cooks with commercial-sized pots and pans in the kitchen of […]

Ewan McGregor, as Christopher Robin, shares a scene with Winnie the Pooh in the live-action adventure movie "Christopher Robin." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Laurie Sparham, Disney)

Movie Review: ‘Christopher Robin’

John Mulderig
August 3, 2018
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This is a magical and enchanting riff on the original. Its underlying values, moreover, are entirely in keeping with a Christian outlook.

Pictures of five candidates for sainthood are featured on the altar at St. Katharine Drexel Chapel of Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans July 31. An announcement was made that day that Xavier would be the center for coordinating the advancement of all African-American sainthood causes. (CNS photo/Christine Bordelon, Clarion Herald)

University, institute to be hub for sainthood causes of African-American Catholics

Christine Bordelon
August 3, 2018
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Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana, announced July 31 that the university and its Institute for Black Catholic Studies will become the new hub for the advancement of sainthood causes of African-American Catholics.

Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, is pictured during a reception for new cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 22, 2014. Archbishop McCarrick said he will no longer exercise any public ministry "in obedience" to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

A church of sinners

Richard Doerflinger
August 2, 2018
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Ideas have consequences, and for decades some very bad ideas have given aid and comfort to predators inside and outside the church.

Pope Francis has ratified the members elected by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to represent the U.S. at the Synod of Bishops Oct. 3-28. The USCCB announced July 23 the delegates are: Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, USCCB president; Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, USCCB vice president; Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, chairman, USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth; Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn., member, USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth; and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron, chairman, USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis. (CNS photos/Bob Roller/Jeffrey Bruno)

Why accompaniment involves apologetics

Bishop Robert Barron
August 2, 2018
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In the evangelical context, therefore, true accompaniment goes beyond fellowship. It has to do with offering the bread of life.

Animated characters appear in the movie "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Warner Bros.)

Movie Review: ‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’

John Mulderig
August 2, 2018
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As it skewers a broad range of subjects, from some politicians’ preoccupation with the size of their hands to 1980s-style anthems of affirmation, the film wins smiles and laughs at a remarkably steady pace.

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