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Luke Goodrich, an attorney who represents the Little Sisters of the Poor in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the contraceptive mandate, has written a book, "Free To Believe," about the importance of religious liberty.
Luke Goodrich, an attorney who represents the Little Sisters of the Poor in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the contraceptive mandate, has written a book, "Free To Believe," about the importance of religious liberty. He is pictured in an undated photo. (CNS photo/Linda Petersen, Intermountain Catholic)

Religious freedom is a basic human right, says lawyer for Little Sisters

Catholic News Service
December 6, 2019
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As an attorney with Becket, a religious liberty law firm, Luke Goodrich is proud to be able to make a difference while earning a livelihood. He sees his work as a calling from God.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore contingent at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis Nov. 21-23 included 137 young people and chaperones. (Courtesy Archdiocese of Baltimore)

NCYC continues to inspire young Abingdon parishioner

Paul McMullen
December 5, 2019
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Two weeks after returning from the National Catholic Youth Conference, Isabel Sans remains moved by the spirit she encountered in Indianapolis, and not just from 20,000 like-minded pilgrims.

Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Noah Segan and LaKeith Stanfield star in a scene from the movie "Knives Out." (CNS photo/Lionsgate)
Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Noah Segan and LaKeith Stanfield star in a scene from the movie "Knives Out." (CNS photo/Lionsgate) Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Noah Segan and LaKeith Stanfield star in a scene from the movie "Knives Out." (CNS photo/Lionsgate)

Movie Review: ‘Knives Out’

John Mulderig
December 5, 2019
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As the days of 2019 dwindle down to a precious few, we’re unlikely to see the year produce a more richly entertaining film than the splendid comic whodunit “Knives Out.”

Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo gives the homily as he concelebrates Mass with other U.S. bishops from the state of New York at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Nov. 12, 2019. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Malone and named Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany, N.Y., as Buffalo's apostolic administrator. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Bishop Malone resigns; Albany bishop named apostolic administrator

Catholic News Service
December 4, 2019
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Buffalo Bishop Richard J. Malone told Catholics Dec. 4 he asked Pope Francis to allow him to retire early so the people of the diocese “will be better served” by a new bishop who is “perhaps better able” to bring about “reconciliation, healing and renewal” in addressing the abuse crisis.

Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., right, and an unidentified bishop pray in front of the tomb of St. Peter after U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese concelebrated Mass in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 2, 2019. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

W.Va. bishop meets Vatican official to discuss predecessor’s amends

Carol Glatz
December 4, 2019
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Tasked with finding ways his predecessor should make amends for abuses, including gross financial misconduct, Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, was able to meet with a top Vatican official to discuss those plans.

Deacon Justin Gough of the Archdiocese of Baltimore presents Pope Francis a Ravens jersey signed by Coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson Dec. 3 in Vatican City. (Courtesy Archdiocese of Baltimore)

Baltimore delegation presents Ravens jersey, spiritual bouquet to Pope Francis

Catholic Review Staff
December 4, 2019
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A delegation from the Archdiocese of Baltimore presented Pope Francis with a custom-made Ravens jersey signed by Coach John Harbaugh, a Catholic, and quarterback Lamar Jackson during a Dec. 3 audience at the Vatican. They also gave the Holy Father a “spiritual bouquet,” a book produced by the Archdiocese of Baltimore that contains prayers and greetings from people across the archdiocese in celebration of the pope’s upcoming 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore is pictured after praying at the tomb of St. Paul with U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)

Bishops on ‘ad limina’ say their unity with pope, each other is clear

Cindy Wooden
December 4, 2019
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As people on pilgrimage often report, what happens along the way can be just as important as what happens at the destination.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the famed media evangelist, is pictured in an undated photo.
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the famed media evangelist, is pictured in an undated photo. The Diocese of Peoria, Ill., announced Dec. 3, 2019, it was informed Dec. 2 the Vatican has decided to postpone his Dec. 21 beatification. (CNS files)

Beatification for Archbishop Sheen postponed

Catholic News Service
December 3, 2019
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Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria said Vatican officials have told him that the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has been postponed.

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