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Pope Francis speaks at the release of the book, "Sharing the Wisdom of Time," in Rome Oct. 23. In the book, the pope offers commentary on the life stories of older people throughout the world. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Martin Scorsese asks pope question as pontiff says young people must learn from mistakes of the past

Junno Arocho Esteves
October 24, 2018
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Pope Francis said young men and women today need to learn from their elders what led to the great wars of the 20th century so “they won’t fall for the same mistake.”

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl as archbishop of Washington but did not name a successor. Cardinal Wuerl is pictured in a 2013 photo at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters)

District of Columbia AG latest to join probes of clergy sex abuse

Rhina Guidos
October 23, 2018
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The attorney general for the District of Columbia is the latest official to announce an investigation into clergy sex abuse in the Catholic Church and said his office will look at possible abuse cases in the Archdiocese of Washington.

Among the many Baltimoreans dealing with the loss of loved ones to murder are Mary Kay and Alex Wroblewski (left) and Barbra Swann (right). (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Love and loss: Baltimore violence leaves families leaning on faith

Paul McMullen
October 23, 2018
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Last year was the deadliest per capita in the history of Baltimore City, and 2018 is proving just as tragic. Families left behind work to ensure that they themselves do not become spiritual casualties.

Chaplain at Frederick County Catholic High School Accused of Committing Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Virginia in the 1970s Removed from Ministry

Archdiocese of Baltimore
October 23, 2018
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The Archdiocese of Baltimore has removed the priestly faculties of a part-time chaplain at St. John’s Catholic Prep, an independent Catholic high school in Frederick County, after learning the priest has recently been accused of committing child sexual abuse in Manassas, Virginia, in the 1970s. 

Supporters for same-sex marriage are seen in Washington in this 2015 file photo. Reports published by the Vatican Oct. 20 refer to a need to help young people who struggle with church teaching on sexuality or, more explicitly, those who experience "same-sex attraction." (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Synod groups on sexuality: Church welcomes all, calls all to conversion

Cindy Wooden
October 22, 2018
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — No one is excluded from the love of God or from being welcomed into the Catholic Church, but God’s love and the church’s welcome also come with a call to conversion, said the English-language groups at the Synod of Bishops.

People walk up Constitution Avenue headed toward the U.S. Supreme Court while participating in the 45th March for Life Jan. 19 in Washington. The 2019 March for Life is Jan. 18 and the theme will be "Unique from Day One." (CNS photo/Michael Reynolds, EPA)

March for Life in January will emphasize ‘pro-life is pro-science’

Kurt Jensen
October 22, 2018
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WASHINGTON (CNS) – Next year’s March for Life plans to fortify its pro-life message with science that proves life begins at conception and with a specific focus on stem-cell research.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time; 50th Anniversary, Annunciation Parish, Rosedale

Archbishop William E. Lori
October 20, 2018
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In celebrating this parish anniversary, we really celebrate not so much the bricks and mortar that surround us, but rather the humble, loving deeds of mercy and goodness that envelop us, deeds performed by countless parishioners throughout these past fifty years, acts of service and love recorded in no history books, recounted in no oral tradition, but known and cherished by the Lord, by the One who is the greatest of all because he is the Servant of all.

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