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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.

Religious Sister of Mercy Mary Sharon Burns died Nov. 2 at Stella Maris Hospice, at age 91.

Sister Sharon Burns, R.S.M., led college theology department

Catholic Review Staff
November 7, 2018
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A funeral Mass for Sister Mary Sharon Burns was to be offered Nov. 8 at Stella Maris Chapel in Timonium. A Religious Sister of Mercy who served in both hospice ministry and as the head of the theology department at what is now Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Sister Sharon died Nov. 2 at Stella Maris Hospice, at age 91.

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