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Pope Francis
By Francis X. Rocca
VATICAN CITY – Warning that Catholic charitable activity must not become “just another form of organized social assistance,” Pope Benedict XVI issued new rules to strengthen the religious identity of Catholic charities and ensure that their activities conform to church teaching. The pope’s apostolic letter on the “service of charity,” issued “motu proprio” (on his […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – Welcoming in the new year, Pope Benedict XVI said that despite the injustice and violence in the world, every human being yearns for and is made for peace. “Man is made for peace, which is a gift of God,” but also something individuals must work tirelessly to build, he said. The pope […]
Local
By Chris Donahue Catholic News Service
COLONIA, N.J. – The 360 students at St. John Vianney School got a lesson in charity from Anthony Giacobbe when he distributed copies of the book “Heaven Is for Real” at a recent assembly. But Giacobbe, a member of St. John Vianney Parish, hopes the most important things the students learn from The New York […]
Local
By For The Catholic Herald
Borromeo Housing Inc. (BHI) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a Springtime Soiree April 27 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will include a live auction and proceeds go to BHI. Founded in 1988 by a group of female parishioners from […]
Local
By Marylynn G. Hewitt Catholic News Service
DETROIT – Although so much of today’s education takes place in segregated age groups, some parishes are bucking that trend by offering intergenerational faith formation – teaching everyone, of all ages, at the same time. Currently, more than 650 parishes across the country are using this model, called Generations of Faith. They offer separate religious […]
Movies
By Catholic News Service
NEW YORK – Here is a list of recent films that Catholic News Service has rated on the basis of moral suitability. The first symbol after each title is the Catholic News Service classification. The second symbol is the rating of the Motion Picture Association of America. CNS classifications: A-I – general patronage; A-II – […]
Movies
By Catholic News Service NEW YORK – Here is a list of recent films that Catholic News Service has rated on the basis of moral suitability. The first symbol after each title is the Catholic News Service classification. The second symbol is the rating of the Motion Picture Association of America. CNS classifications: A-I – […]
Movies
Wild, weird stuff going on in the sub-basement, but overall, a somewhat elegant psychological thriller overstuffed with spooky music and with less gore than an old episode of “Murder, She Wrote.” Director Mark Tonderia and screenwriter David Loucka have crafted a tale that floats on the star power of Jennifer Lawrence, who plays 17-year-old Elissa […]
Movies
Amiable collection of stunts, performed with dirt bikes, monster trucks and even tricked-up Big Wheels, adapted for the big screen from the popular MTV series, with a crew headed by Travis Pastrana. The flying conveyances are balletic in slow motion, and their tricks are possibly not quite as dangerous as co-directors Gregg Godfrey and Jeremy […]
Movies
A teenage Scottish princess goes to extreme lengths to break free of custom and convention in this 3-D animated adventure, directed by Brenda Chapman and newcomer Mark Andrews. A king and queen (voices of Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson) rule a peaceable version of medieval Caledonia. When it comes time to arrange the marriage of […]
