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Msgr. John Kennedy, head of the disciplinary action section at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gives a talk at the Catholic Media Conference in St. Petersburg, Fla., June 19, 2019. Msgr. Kennedy related his experiences handling clerical sexual abuse cases, and their effect on the church as well as him personally. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Vatican official praises Catholic media for coverage of sex abuse crisis

Greg Erlandson
June 21, 2019
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In a remarkably frank and detailed speech, the Vatican official heading the department charged with reviewing clergy sexual abuse allegations told an assembly of Catholic journalists June 19 that his investigators and the press “share the same goal, which is the protection of minors, and we have the same wish to leave the world a little better than how we found it.”

A cross-shaped World War I memorial, a landmark in Bladensburg, Md., is pictured Feb. 26, 2019. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Feb. 27 to consider if the 40-foot cross endorses religion or is just a secular memorial. The cement and marble cross, which is on a median strip on government property in Bladensburg, memorializes local soldiers who died in World War I. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Historic cross on public property can stay, Supreme Court rules

Carol Zimmermann
June 20, 2019
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In a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion.

Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson star in a scene from the movie "Men In Black: International." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. 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)

Men in Black: International

John Mulderig
June 20, 2019
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With “Men in Black: International” (Columbia), director F. Gary Gray serves up an amusing and stylish reboot of the sci-fi comedy franchise that kicked off in 1997.

Deacon Matthew J. DeFusco, Deacon Matthew T. Himes and Deacon Tyler G. Kline will be ordained priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 22 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Homeland. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Three to be ordained to priesthood June 22

Catholic Review Staff
June 20, 2019
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Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain Deacon Matthew J. DeFusco, Deacon Matthew T. Himes and Deacon Tyler G. Kline to the priesthood during a 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.

Seniors from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Essex celebrate their May 30 graduation. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

More than 2,260 students graduate from Catholic high schools in Baltimore Archdiocese

Catholic Review Staff
June 19, 2019
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More than 2,260 students graduated from Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore this year, with 98 percent of them heading to college in the fall. Learn more about this year’s graduations below and be sure to check back in the coming weeks for featured profiles of graduates. To view photos from select graduations, […]

A vial of the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella and an information sheet is seen at Boston Children's Hospital Feb. 26, 2015. "We have a responsibility not only to protect our own health and that of our dependents, but also the community" through vaccinations, said Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany, N.Y. (CNS photo/Brian Snyder, Reuters)

Vaccines preserve ‘moral health’ of communities, say church experts

Catholic News Service
June 19, 2019
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Measles, chicken pox and other diseases are making a comeback as more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children out of the fear of side effects, especially with regard to the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services speaks from the floor during the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore June 11, 2019. The archbishop called on President Donald Trump's administration to seek a diplomatic solution to defuse rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran in a June 18 letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Military archbishop joins pope in calling for talks to resolve U.S.-Iran tensions

Dennis Sadowski
June 19, 2019
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Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services called on President Donald Trump’s administration to seek “sustained dialogue … to de-escalate the current situation that is a danger to both the region and the world.”

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