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Catholics Concerned about Health Risks Posed by Excessive Heat Excused from the Obligation to Attend Mass this Weekend

Archdiocese of Baltimore
July 18, 2019

Thursday, July 18, 2019 Archbishop William E. Lori is reminding Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that Church law excuses them from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass due to a grave cause, such as the health risks posed by severe weather. Forecasters are predicting excessive heat for this coming weekend, posing a health […]

The characters Nala, voiced by Beyonce Knowles-Carter, and Simba, voiced by Donald Glover, appear in the movie "The Lion King." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Disney)

Movie Review: ‘The Lion King’

John Mulderig
July 18, 2019
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Director Jon Favreau’s remake of the 1994 animated musical uses a blend of live-action techniques and computer-generated imagery to retell a touchstone of contemporary culture.

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts stands alongside Justice John Paul Stevens on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, Oct. 3, 2005. Stevens, who served on the court for nearly 35 years, and retired in 2010, died July 16, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at age 99 after suffering complications from a stroke the previous day. (CNS photo/Jason Reed, Reuters)

Justice Stevens changed death penalty views during three decades on court

Carol Zimmermann
July 18, 2019
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Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who served on the court for nearly 35 years, died July 16 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at age 99 after suffering complications from a stroke the previous day.

Brett Robinson speaks at a symposium hosted by the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., July 9, 2019. The conference brought together Catholic intellectuals and communications practitioners to explore how the church can respond and benefit from the new media paradigm. Robinson is the communications director for the McGrath Institute. (CNS photo/courtesy Stephen Barany, McGrath Institute for Church Life)

Big tech, digital culture pose challenges for sharing faith, panelists say

Robert Duncan
July 17, 2019
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As politicians around the world scrutinize how Facebook, Google and Amazon mine user data for commercial purposes, Catholic leaders are studying ways to spread the Gospel through digital media.

Father Bruce Lewandowski, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown, will lead the Way of the Cross July 19 from his church. He is shown June 23, during a show of support for the immigrant community. (CR File)

Highlandtown parish plans July 23 refugee-themed ‘Way of the Cross’

Paul McMullen
July 17, 2019
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The pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús wants to alleviate fear in the immigrant community.

Barry Pepper and Kaya Scodelario star in a scene from the movie "Crawl." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.(CNS photo/Paramount)

Movie Review: ‘Crawl’

John Mulderig
July 17, 2019
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What Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” did for sharks, director Alexandre Aja’s deliberately claustrophobic chiller “Crawl” (Paramount) sets out to do for alligators.

In this 2014 file photo, U.S. money is seen on a light table at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced July 15, 2019, it would begin implementing the Trump administration’s “Protect Life Rule” to bar Title X funds from being used for promoting or providing abortion as family planning. (CNS photo/Gary Cameron, Reuters)

Appeals court says Title X rule can take effect while suits proceed

Catholic News Service
July 16, 2019
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The Trump administration’s “Protect Life Rule” bars Title X funds from being used for promoting or providing abortion as family planning.

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