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A cashier collects money from a customer at a Walmart in Chicago. The 1996 welfare reform law imposed work requirements for adults receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families money. In January the Trump administration encouraged federal agencies to find ways to expand work requirements as a condition of receiving welfare benefits.(CNS photo/Jim Young, Reuters)

Work requirements to qualify for government aid: How well does it work?

Mark Pattison

July 8, 2018

Feature, News, World News

In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that encouraged federal agencies to find ways to expand work requirements as a condition of receiving benefits.

In this 2013 file photo, a family is seen on their family farm in St. Leo, Kan. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

‘Humanae Vitae’ said rooted in respect church has for human dignity

Dennis Sadowski

July 7, 2018

Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News

Fifty years ago, an encyclical was released affirming a long-held teaching of the Catholic Church, yet it became one of the most controversial encyclicals in recent church history.

Ryann Cooper, a recent graduate of the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore, has a passion for theater. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Graduation profile: Former Seton Keough student thrived at IND

Emily Rosenthal Alster

July 7, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Ryann Cooper found success at The Seton Keough High School and the Institute of Notre Dame, both in Baltimore.

Family matters

Father Joseph Breighner

July 7, 2018

Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

Our culture is hard on faith. In the name of freedom of choice, we are arguably becoming one of the least free societies.

Carlo Acutis, who was born in 1991 in London and died in 2006 in Monza, Italy, has been declared venerable. The Vatican issued the decree advancing his sainthood cause July 5. (CNS photo/courtesy Sainthood Cause of Carlo Acutis)

Pope Francis advances sainthood causes of young teens

Junno Arocho Esteves

July 6, 2018

News, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis issued decrees advancing the sainthood causes of four candidates, including two young teenagers who heroically lived the Christian virtues.

Matthew Kearney, a recent graduate of Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, played tennis and squash for his school. He was the No. 1 player and team captain on the squash team. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Graduation profile: Calvert Hall graduate already adept at urban planning

George P. Matysek Jr.

July 6, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Matthew Kearney was inspired to think about how unused public spaces in Baltimore might be better used.

Pope Paul VI is pictured in this undated photo. Pope Paul, who served as pope from 1963-1978, was declared blessed by Pope Francis Oct. 19, 2014. He is most remembered for his 1968 encyclical, "Humanae Vitae," which affirmed the church's teaching against artificial contraception. (CNS photo/Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo)

A conversation about ‘Humanae Vitae’ may finally be possible

Charlie Camosy

July 5, 2018

Commentary, Guest Commentary, Marriage & Family Life

If 1968 was one of the worst years possible for “Humanae Vitae” to be heard, then 2018 may be one of the best. Let the conversation begin.

Peach cake season, stacking cups, fireworks, reading, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

July 5, 2018

Blog, Open Window

The peaches are ripe! Run, run, run to your nearest grocery store or farmers market and buy some peaches to make a Baltimore peach cake.

Archbishop Lori announces early summer appointments

Archdiocese of Baltimore

July 5, 2018

Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori announces clergy appointments for the early summer.

Paul Rudd stars in a scene from the movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp." The Catholic News Service classification, A-III -- adults. Motion Picture Association of America rating, PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Marvel Studios)

Movie Review: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’

Mark Pattison

July 5, 2018

Movie Reviews, News

There’s plenty of humor and action in the fast-paced sci-fi adventure “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (Disney).

Catholic Review Media earns 44 awards for 2017 work

Catholic Review Staff

July 5, 2018

Feature, Local News, News

Catholic Review Media won a combined 44 awards for material published in 2017 from three different professional associations, the second-highest total in the last eight years.