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James Faulkner stars as Paul in a scene from in the film "Paul, Apostle of Christ." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Sony Pictures)

Movie Review: ‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’

John Mulderig
March 23, 2018
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Catholic viewers will appreciate a scene in which Paul celebrates the Eucharist and gives Luke Communion as well as the way those facing slaughter in the arena prepare themselves by reciting the Our Father.

Sister Etienne Hall was the community superior when the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's merged with the Daughters of Charity in France. At left, Mother Etienne wears the "black cap" habit of the community started by Elizabeth Ann Seton and at the right, she wears the Daughters of Charity habit as the first superior in the United States. (CNS photos/courtesy Daughters of Charity Archives, Province of St. Louise)

Women’s History Month: The Daughters of Charity

Denise Gallo
March 22, 2018
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Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the legacies of the many congregations of women religious who pioneered health care, education and social services in the United States. 

Katie Prejean-McGrady, De La Salle Christian Brother Javier Hansen, Chris Russo and Nick Lopez, some of the young adults from the United States participating in the Vatican's pre-synod meeting, posed March 21 in front of St. Peter's Square. (CNS photo/Robert Duncan)

U.S. delegates say young people want mentors, a voice, unity

Cindy Wooden
March 22, 2018
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Young people want trusted guides as they explore their faith and their vocation, said five young adults from the United States attending the Vatican’s pre-synod meeting.

Upon entering the School of the Incarnation in Gambrills,, visitors must check in with the receptionist, who runs a photo ID through a screening software that instantaneously scans state and national sex offender lists, as well as any custody orders. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Schools, parishes focus on prevention, detection to keep safe

Emily Rosenthal Alster
March 22, 2018
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Schools and parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are evaluating emergency plans and best practices.

This is a copy of the document written by a Franciscan monk, Benedict of Poland, detailing his travels on a papal diplomatic mission to Mongolia in 1245. In late February the Polish Institute in Rome dedicated an exhibit to the adventures of Benedict of Poland, who traveled to Mongolia 25 years before Marco Polo. (CNS photo/Junno Arocho Esteves)

A monk in Mongolia: The historic journey of Benedict of Poland

Junno Arocho Esteves
March 21, 2018
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The amazing adventures of Benedict of Poland, a Franciscan who accompanied a papal diplomat to Mongolia in 1245, were the centerpiece of an exhibit at the Polish Institute in Rome.

Oprah Winfrey stars in a scene from the movie "A Wrinkle in Time." 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/Disney)

Movie Review: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

John Mulderig
March 21, 2018
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While entirely free of the negative elements, the movie’s underlying worldview involves an uneasy combination of secularism and magical thinking.

The Center for Pregnancy Concerns hopes to open a new pregnancy resource center next to Planned Parenthood in downtown Baltimore. Donors gave funds to purchase a building for the new center last year. The building needs extensive rehabilitation. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Pro-life pregnancy center to open next to Planned Parenthood

George P. Matysek Jr.
March 21, 2018
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“It’s definitely providential,” said Carol Clews, executive director of the CPC. “When we tell people in the pro-life community about this, their jaws drop. They are so excited.”

Pope Francis poses for a photo with a delegation of two Irish families led by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin, right, during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 21. Also pictured is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, left, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. At the audience the pope confirmed that he will visit Dublin Aug. 25-26 for the final days of the World Meeting of Families. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope confirms plans to attend World Meeting of Families in Dublin

Carol Glatz
March 21, 2018
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Receiving a delegation from Ireland and blessing an icon of the Holy Family, Pope Francis confirmed his intention to visit Dublin for the final days of the World Meeting of Families.

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