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Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile

January 16, 2018

Pope Francis, in his first formal speech in Chile, asked forgiveness from those who were sexually abused by priests.

March for Life participants carry a banner past the front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in 2014 in Washington. (CNS photo/Leslie Kossoff)

Laity in Baltimore and beyond taking their rightful place in pro-life work, ministry

Mark Pattison

January 15, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

Building a culture of life is not solely the work of bishops and ordained clergy. Laypeople take the lead in diocesan and parish settings, and in independent organizations, to make the case for life.

Hearing Dr. King’s voice today: 6 favorite quotes from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rita Buettner

January 15, 2018

Blog, Open Window

Words can hurt, and words can heal. Words can divide people or build bridges.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily – “Life Is Beautiful” Mass

Archbishop William E. Lori

January 14, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

The beauty of human life is not merely on the surface. It is a deep, spiritual beauty, inscribed in every human life by the Creator.

Treating all with respect and dignity is foundational principle of civilized society

Archbishop William E. Lori

January 13, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, Blog, Feature, From the Archbishop

When we begin to see and treat human life as disposable or we lose sight of that dignity possessed by all of God’s children, whether they are immigrants, the unborn, the elderly, the homeless, the addicted, or minorities, then we’ve lost our way as a human family and as a nation.

Melanie Cabo is a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown and a sophomore at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore. (George P. Matysek Jr./CR staff)

Trusting in Divine Providence

George P. Matysek Jr.

January 12, 2018

Faces of Faith, Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate

“Whenever you feel down or if you feel like you don’t have anyone, you always have God,” said Melanie Cabo, a student at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore. “He’s there for you.”

Pope faces challenge of restoring trust in wake of Peru, Chile scandals

Junno Arocho Esteves

January 12, 2018

Feature, News, World News

When Pope Francis embarks on his fourth visit to South America, he will face the enormous task of restoring trust and encouraging healing after scandals in Chile and Peru left many wounded and angry at the Catholic Church.

Let it snow (but not too much), a baptism photo, a final batch of Christmas cookies, and avocado toast (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

January 11, 2018

Blog, Open Window

If I can put in my snow request for the season, I would like one good snowstorm—maybe six inches or so—and then we can head into spring.

Pro-life advocates celebrate the annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 27, 2017. The 2018 march will be held Jan. 19. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Conversion to the Gospel of life

Archbishop William E. Lori

January 11, 2018

Blog, Charity in Truth, From the Archbishop, Respect Life

Intellectual conversion begins when we start asking questions and challenging assumptions.

Fe de joven adulta hace impacto en la Iglesia de San José en Cockeysville

Rico De Silva

January 11, 2018

En Espanol, Hispanic Ministry

La cara de Anita Martínez brilla de alegría cada vez que ella habla acerca de su fe católica.

Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep star in a scene from the movie "The Post." 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/Fox)

Movie Review: ‘The Post’

Kurt Jensen

January 11, 2018

Movie Reviews, News, World News

Director Steven Spielberg, working from a script by Liz Hannah and Josh Singer, aims to make a rouser along the lines of 1952’s “Deadline U.S.A.” And, according to that film’s formula of a crusading newspaper in financial peril triumphing over government secrets and crooked politicians, he succeeds.

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