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Samuel Parker, Isabela Moner, Benjamin Flores Jr., Juliocesar Chavez and Daniel Iturriaga star in a scene from the movie "Transformers: The Last Knight." 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/Paramount)

Movie Review: ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’

John Mulderig
June 22, 2017
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Grown-ups who yearn to connect with their inner 11-year-old boy are given a two-and-a-half-hour window of opportunity to do so in “Transformers: The Last Knight” (Paramount). 

Film director Martin Scorsese speaks to an audience at the Catholic Media Conference in Quebec City June 21 following a screening of his new movie "Silence." (CNS photo/Chaz Muth)

Scorsese says a boyhood of church and movies continues to inspire him

Cindy Wooden
June 22, 2017
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Faith and films have been lifelong obsessions for director Martin Scorsese, obsessions that he said have given him moments of peace amid turmoil, but also challenges and frustrations that, in hindsight, he will accept as lessons in humility.

South Sudanese Catholics pray during Mass in 2011 at a church in Juba. Pope Francis has donated about $500,000 dollars to church charities in the violence-afflicted country to show solidarity. (CNS photo/ Mohmaed Messara, EPA)

In lieu of visit, pope makes major donation to South Sudan charities

Carol Glatz
June 21, 2017
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With a trip to South Sudan postponed indefinitely, Pope Francis is sending close to a half-million dollars to help two church-run hospitals, a teacher training center and farming projects for families as a way to show the people there his solidarity and support.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Fortnight for Freedom 2017 Opening Mass

Archbishop William E. Lori
June 21, 2017
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Not unlike More and Fisher, we find ourselves in a new situation undreamt of only a short time ago. And while no one as yet has paid the ultimate price, we must not fail to recognize that, in many quarters, religious freedom no longer is understood as a fundamental human right taking precedence over others. At best it is deemed “a social luxury” or “a matter of political charity.” and at worst a mask for intolerance and bigotry. In the meanwhile, human dignity itself hangs in the balance.

Gretchen Crowe, pictured in an undated photo, says the rosary "can help us achieve peace in the world." The editor-in-chief of OSV Newsweekly is author of the new book "Why the Rosary, Why Now?" (CNS photo/courtesy OSV Newsweekly)

Author says rosary ‘can help us achieve peace in the world’

José Montoya
June 20, 2017
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“It’s a simple prayer, easily memorized, ideal for group or individual praying while on the go or sitting still,” Crowe said. “Its simplicity also allows for families to easily pray the prayers together, with young children even able to lead.”

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