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At Baltimore Mass, Cardinal Parolin praises USCCB for century of working for ‘a more just society’

November 13, 2017

“The church in your country seeks to bring not only material assistance but also the spiritual balm of healing, comfort and hope to new waves of migrants and refugees who come knocking on America’s door,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.

Couples need help forming, following their consciences, pope says

Cindy Wooden

November 13, 2017

Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News

Marriage and family life are blessings for individuals and for society, but both are filled with difficult choices that Catholic couples must be helped to face prayerfully and in the light of their consciences, Pope Francis said.

At home and abroad: Bishops’ conferences show collegiality, solidarity

Cindy Wooden

November 13, 2017

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

The role of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other bishops’ conferences around the world is “catholic” — working together to promote the church’s mission, but also “to support peacebuilding and human development throughout the world,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.

Claire Lesegretain, a journalist for Catholic French newspaper La Croix, is pictured in Quebec City Oct. 26. Lesegretain wrote the new document by the French bishops' conference about celibacy and single laypeople. (CNS photo/Philippe Vaillancourt, Presence)

Forgotten Catholics: French author speaks on single people, celibacy

Catholic News Service

November 12, 2017

News, Vocations, World News

Single people are the forgotten members of the Catholic Church, said a Catholic journalist who has developed expertise on this issue over the past 20 years.

Forgotten Catholics: French author speaks on single people, celibacy

Catholic News Service

November 12, 2017

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Single people are the forgotten members of the Catholic Church, said a Catholic journalist who has developed expertise on this issue over the past 20 years.

Aberdeen school showcases curriculum with STEM fair

Emily Rosenthal Alster

November 10, 2017

Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Nearly 200 students at St. Joan of Arc School benefit from a STEM-focused learning environment.

John William “Bill” Parks at the end of maneuvers onboard LST-1158 in 1954 and his basic training portrait from his 1951 Company 82 USNTC Bainbridge yearbook.

Fair winds and following seas: A sailor remembered on Veterans Day

Kevin J. Parks

November 10, 2017

Blog, Guest Commentary

Our soldiers, sailors and their families have, and will continue to sacrifice for our nation’s ideals. They do so willingly without fanfare or recognition.

A Golden Birthday, a gratitude garland, how mothers are dictionaries, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

November 9, 2017

Blog, Open Window

Our older son is 10 today—double digits! It’s his golden birthday (10 on the 10th), and he has been counting down the days, of course.

Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity

Christopher Gunty

November 9, 2017

Behind the Headlines, Blog, CATHOLIC REVIEW 2017, Commentary, Movie Reviews

Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17.

Pope puts John Paul I on path to sainthood, declares him ‘venerable’

Junno Arocho Esteves

November 9, 2017

Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope John Paul I, known as the smiling pope, is pictured at the Vatican in 1978. Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Pope John Paul I with a decree recognizing his heroic virtues. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano)

A man smokes a cigarette in front of St. Peter Square at the Vatican Nov. 9. Pope Francis has decided that the Vatican will stop selling cigarettes to its employees in 2018 because of the health risks of smoking. (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters)