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Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the official preacher of the papal household, delivers the homily to U.S. bishops during Mass Jan. 3 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Mundelein Seminary during the bishops' Jan. 2-8 retreat at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Illinois, near Chicago. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Archbishop Lori and other bishops describe retreat as profound, inspiring

Carol Zimmermann
January 10, 2019
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Archbishop William E. Lori said the retreat was prayerful, serious and a moment to strengthen the bonds of unity and communion among the bishops.

Archbishop William E. Lori, standing next to Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr., delivers the opening prayer before the start of the evening session of the Maryland General Assembly Feb. 18, 2013. (CR file)

Senate President Mike Miller undergoing treatment for prostate cancer

Kelly Sankowski
January 10, 2019
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On the Senate floor Jan. 10, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller confirmed reports that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He will be undergoing chemotherapy during this year’s legislative session, but in a statement said he plans to continue to “fully carry out my Senate responsibilities.” “As many of you know, beyond […]

Abby Johnson, who early in her career assisted in carrying out abortions, will be among the speakers during the 2019 March for Life rally Jan. 18 on the National Mall in Washington. She is pictured in a 2011 photo. (CNS photo/Jose Luis Aguirre, Catholic San Francisco)

Woman who once assisted with abortions to address March for Life Jan. 18

Dennis Sadowski
January 10, 2019
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Abby Johnson, who early in her career assisted in carrying out abortions, will be among the speakers during the 2019 March for Life rally Jan. 18 on the National Mall in Washington.

CNS photo/Universal Steve Carell star in a scene from the movie "Welcome to Marwen." 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/Universal)

Movie Review: ‘Welcome to Marwen’

John Mulderig
January 10, 2019
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Steve Carell makes a dedicated effort in his portrayal of Hogancamp. But his performance fails to redeem this project, weird as it is in all the wrong ways.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address Jan. 8 televised to the nation from his desk in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. He spoke about immigration and the southern U.S. border on the 18th day of a partial government shutdown. (CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters)

Catholic groups and others rail against Trump border ‘crisis’ speech

Rhina Guidos
January 9, 2019
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No sooner had President Donald Trump finished his Jan. 8 nine-minute speech, his first such event televised in prime time from the Oval Office, about what he called a “crisis” at the border, than Catholic groups and others began tearing apart his arguments.

Armie Hammer and Felicity Jones star in a scene from the movie "On the Basis of Sex." 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/Focus)

Movie Review: ‘On the Basis of Sex’

Kurt Jensen
January 9, 2019
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Moral courage does, of course, prevail, and the film is an unapologetically heroic narrative correct in its historical details even when the dialogue lurches into wooden cliches, lacking only a college fight song to pump up emotion at its conclusion.

The heart of St. John Vianney will be visiting the Archdiocese of Baltimore Jan. 11-13. (Courtesy Knights of Columbus)

Major relic of St. John Vianney returning to Archdiocese of Baltimore for veneration

George P. Matysek Jr.
January 9, 2019
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At a time of unrest in the Catholic Church and the nation, several priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore said they hope the upcoming visit of a major relic of a 19th-century priest known for his holiness will inspire genuine change.

Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Sam Rockwell and Andrea Wright star in a scene from the movie "Vice." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (CNS photo/Annapurna Pictures)

Movie Review: ‘Vice’

John Mulderig
January 8, 2019
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Considering the history-altering events in which the film’s three main characters were involved, a more nuanced approach would have served the audience far better. As it is, “Vice’s” main appeal would appear to be the opportunity to hiss at a pair of villains.

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