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U.S. President Donald Trump prays alongside former U.S. Army medic Ronald J. Shurer during a Medal of Honor ceremony Oct. 1 at the White House in Washington. Shurer, a parishioner at the Church of the Nativity in Burke, Va., was presented the Medal of Honor for actions he took while serving in 2008 in Afghanistan. (CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters)

Serving country, aiding soldiers second nature for Medal of Honor winner

Catholic News Service
November 11, 2018
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ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — When describing life-altering decisions and brave moments of selflessness, former Army Staff Sgt. and Medal of Honor recipient Ronald Shurer speaks succinctly and matter-of-factly, as if his actions were the most natural thing in the world.

A group of Little Sisters of the Poor are joined by other women outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016 after attending oral arguments in the Zubik v. Burwell contraceptive mandate case. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters)

Final HHS rule confirms religious exemption to contraceptive mandate

Julie Asher
November 10, 2018
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A rule finalizing the religious exemption to the contraceptive mandate should be “the end of a long cultural war fight” over the issue and confirm that the U.S. government “never needed nuns to give out contraceptives” to women, said the president of the Becket law firm.

Monica Rubeling, a 16-year-old parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle in Libertytown, was among 19 men, women and children participating Nov. 9 in “Fifty Miles in Faith: Pilgrimage-Walk for the Priesthood in Penance and Prayer,” which began in Emmitsburg and will end in Baltimore Nov. 11. Her brothers include two studying for the priesthood and Father Michael Rubeling, associate pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Pilgrims set out on 50-mile walk in penance, prayer from Emmitsburg to Baltimore

Paul McMullen
November 9, 2018
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Nineteen people set out Nov. 9 on day one of a three-day trek on foot from Emmitsburg to Baltimore, dubbed “Fifty Miles in Faith: Pilgrimage-Walk for the Priesthood in Penance and Prayer.”

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes his oath during his public swearing-in ceremony Oct. 8 in the East Room of the White House. Also pictured are President Donald Trump and Kavanaugh's daughters, Liza and Margaret. The Catholic judge replaced Justice Anthony Kennedy, also a Catholic, who retired July 31. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)

Kavanaugh could be deciding vote in Supreme Court death penalty case

Carol Zimmermann
November 9, 2018
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The latest death penalty case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court was not about if a death-row prisoner should be executed, but how.

Archbishop Lori outlines path toward reform and renewal in the Catholic Church

Archbishop William E. Lori
November 9, 2018
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We cannot allow the shame of the devastating failings we now confront to cause us to pause or in any way delay the essential work of the church — sharing God’s love, forgiveness and healing as we work also to promote common understanding, acceptance and mutual respect in a troubled world.

People pray before the Nov. 8 procession with the body of Sgt. Ron Helus of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, who died in a shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., is seen from an overpass Nov. 8. Helus, who leaves behind a wife and grown son, was a 29-year veteran who was set to retire this year. (CNS photo/Ringo Chiu, Reuters)

Archbishop Lori calls for prayers in wake of Los Angeles shooting

Catholic Review Staff
November 8, 2018
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“I am deeply saddened by yet another mass shooting in our country,” Archbishop Lori said in a Nov. 8 statement.

The Grinch, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, is seen with Max the dog in the animated movie "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch." The Catholic News Service classification is A-I -- general patronage. Not otherwise rated. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Universal)

Movie Review: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’

Joseph McAleer
November 8, 2018
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Somewhere Theodor Geisel may be spinning in his grave over the latest treatment of one of his most famous character creations, “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (Universal). If so, he’s only revolving gently.

Brother James Miller, who was born in 1944 in Wisconsin and shot to death in Guatemala in 1982, has been recognized as a martyr by the Vatican and will be beatified. He is pictured in this image courtesy of the Christian Brothers of the Midwest. (CNS photo/courtesy Christian Brothers of the Midwest)

Pope recognizes martyrdom of U.S. Christian Brother

Cindy Wooden
November 8, 2018
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Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of De La Salle Christian Brother James Miller, who was born in Wisconsin and was shot to death in Guatemala in 1982.

U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien, grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, is shown in a file photo. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Equestrian order supports Holy Land Catholics, encourages dialogue

Cindy Wooden
November 8, 2018
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The 30,000 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem fund about 80 percent of the annual budget of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, ensuring that Catholic parishes and seminaries, schools and hospitals in Israel, Palestine and Jordan continue to function, said U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien.

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