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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – The co-founder of Wikipedia told a Vatican audience that his online encyclopedia could contribute to peace by promoting “a more thoughtful world,” even as the site was under fire for how it referred to those who oppose and support legalized abortion. Jimmy Wales, who co-founded Wikipedia in 2001, was invited to address […]
Movies
Delightfully innocent, predominantly animated adaptation in which the immortal bear (voice of Jim Cummings) finds his characteristic quest for honey interrupted by his friend Eeyore’s (voice of Bud Luckey) latest crisis – the downcast donkey has lost his tail – and by a misunderstanding that leads all the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood (voiced, […]
National
By Catholic News Service
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki joined other religious leaders in offering condolences and prayers to the people of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in suburban Oak Creek following an Aug. 5 shooting spree that left six of the temple’s members dead and at least three others seriously wounded. “Our prayers go out to […]
National
By Catholic News Service
A Virginia woman who claims a priest sexually abused her while meeting with her to perform exorcisms has filed suit against the Virginia-based pro-life group he formerly headed and the Arlington Diocese. The suit, filed June 19 in Arlington County Circuit Court on behalf of a woman identified only as Jane Doe, claims Father Thomas […]
National
By Laura Dodson Catholic News Service
MELBOURNE, Fla. – The president of the National Council of Catholic Women said she sees “a reawakening of women now that they’re seeing how much our church needs us,” especially with regard to efforts to protect religious freedom. Women are “stepping forward and speaking about our values. Unfortunately, for so long women thought they should […]
Movies
A David-vs.-Goliath story, directed by Daniel Barnz, about a teacher (Viola Davis) and a parent (Maggie Gyllenhaal) who join forces to save a failing public school from a wicked bureaucracy, hoping to turn it into a charter school where students not only learn but thrive. Facing mighty opposition from the powerful teachers’ union and its […]
National
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – The Jesuit-run Woodstock Theological Center, on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington – another Jesuit-run institution – will close at the end of June, a victim of the shrinking number of Jesuits available to staff it. Hopes are that Georgetown will assume the center’s work and assets. “The trustees made a decision […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In an effort to aid reconciliation attempts with traditionalist Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI has named U.S. Archbishop J. Augustine Di Noia to fill a newly created post of vice president of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei.” “The appointment of a high-ranking prelate to this position is a sign of the Holy […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – In a special appeal against HIV and AIDS, Pope Benedict XVI called for special attention to those unable to afford life-saving drugs, especially pregnant and nursing women affected by the disease. The pope, speaking before World AIDS Day Dec. 1, said his thoughts and prayers were with “the great number of children […]
Local
The Arlington and Washington divisions of the World Apostolate of Fatima will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the organization’s elevation to the apostolate Feb. 13 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington. A Holy Hour will take place in the Chapel of the Immaculate Heart of […]
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Pope Leo XIV
6/2/26
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