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The Swiss Guard have starting using helmets made with a 3D printer and tough, weather-resistant ASA thermoplastic. The cooler, more lightweight headgear is crafted in the "morion" style of the Renaissance. The new ceremonial helmets were used by the 110 Swiss soldiers for the first time Jan. 22, 2019, during a special ceremony commemorating the 513th anniversary of their foundation by Pope Julius II. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Swiss Guard replaces metal helmets with 3D-printed plastic headgear

Carol Glatz
January 23, 2019
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While the Swiss Guard’s halberds and uniforms have remained largely unchanged over the centuries, its ceremonial helmets are now a product of 21st-century technology.

Brandon “B.J.” Pinkney (left), a parishioner of St. Bernardine in Baltimore, is among a delegation from the Archdiocese of Baltimore attending World Youth Day events in Panama. (Courtesy Archdiocese of Baltimore)

Door opens to Panama for Baltimore parishioner

Paul McMullen
January 23, 2019
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While Brandon “B.J.” Pinkney hopes to improve his prayer life at 2019 World Youth Day, it’s hard to imagine him coming home with any more gratitude than what he took to Panama.

Pilgrims pray during the opening Mass of World Youth Day in Panama City Jan. 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Carlos Jasso, Reuters)

Panamanian prelate to World Youth Day pilgrims: Make the adults nervous

Rhina Guidos
January 23, 2019
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If there was a common denominator, aside from the Christian faith, that united most pilgrims heading to the opening Mass for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, it was that each person, in his or her own way, faced a challenge back home. 

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on border security and the partial shutdown of the U.S. government from the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington Jan. 19. (CNS /Yuri Gripas, Reuters)

Bishops urge bipartisan plan to stop shutdown, protect ‘vulnerable’ groups

Julie Asher
January 22, 2019
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President Donald Trump and Congress “must come together” to reach a bipartisan solution that reopens the government and “recognizes the economic struggle” now facing federal workers and their families and all those helped by federal nutrition and housing programs, said two U.S. bishops.

Portraits of Pope Benedict XVI and Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, founder of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, flank a crucifix at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Farmingville, N.Y., in this Feb. 1, 2009 photo. Pope Francis has closed the pontifical commission responsible for traditionalist Catholics and turned over responsiblity for them to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Doctrinal congregation to handle relations with traditionalist Catholics

Cindy Wooden
January 22, 2019
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Pope Francis has closed the pontifical commission that had been responsible for the pastoral care of Catholics attached to the pre-Vatican II Mass, transferring the commission’s tasks to a special section of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Archbishop Releases Major Pastoral Document Encouraging Catholics to Bridge Racial Divides in Today’s Society; Acknowledges Catholic Church’s Historical Role in Slavery

Archdiocese of Baltimore
January 22, 2019
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Citing persistent attitudes and systemic instances of racism in society today, particularly in areas such as the criminal justice system, employment, healthcare and education, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori has today released a landmark pastoral document, “The Journey to Racial Justice.”  Coinciding with the national holiday honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Archbishop Lori gathered with parishioners, community, civic and faith leaders for the announcement at St. Bernardine Catholic Church – a historic African-American Catholic Church in West Baltimore, and called on Catholic individuals and parishes to assume a primary responsibility for working to end racism.

Archbishop William E. Lori visits with people at St. Bernardine in Baltimore's Harcum Hall Jan. 21, after the public introduction of his new pastoral reflection, "The Journey to Racial Justice." (Paul McMullen/Catholic Review)

Sister parishes in Baltimore, Columbia welcome release of archbishop’s reflection on racism 

Paul McMullen
January 21, 2019
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Archbishop William E. Lori introduced “The Journey to Racial Justice” to several hundred men, women and children who appeared to be part of the solution to the lingering systemic issues addressed in his latest pastoral reflection. 

Archdiocese of Baltimore clarifies statement on March for Life confrontation

Archdiocese of Baltimore
January 21, 2019

The Archdiocese of Baltimore wishes to clarify its message condemning what was widely reported as disrespect toward a Native American elder during the March for Life in Washington, D.C. We reiterate our condemnation of disrespect and denigration toward any person or group based on the color of their skin, their religious or ethnic heritage, or immigrant status. The circumstances of this confrontation at the Lincoln Memorial are now being reported as more complex and it will be the responsibility of school authorities, parents and others involved to determine the actual circumstances, responsibility and consequences. Regardless, it is deeply unfortunate that the annual March for Life was marred by this confrontation. We commend all who participated in the March to bear witness to the sanctity of life from conception to death, and the inherent dignity of every human person as a child of God.

Archbishop’s new pastoral reflection acknowledges history of slavery and racism

Christopher Gunty
January 21, 2019
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Archbishop William E. Lori released Jan. 21 his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society. “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action” was to be released by the archbishop at St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore on the day that commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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