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By Mary Beth Bonacci
There are disadvantages to writing a monthly column in a 24-hour news cycle world. By the time my time rolls around, my chosen topics are often “old news.” But maybe my job as “cleanup” person on any given issue is to revisit it after everyone has taken a breath and we all have gained a […]
National
By Catholic News Service
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki said the life and work of Project Rachel founder Vicki Thorn, who died unexpectedly April 20, stand “as a living testimony to an unwavering and unconditional defense of life at all stages, and to the mercy of God’s love.” Thorn was 72. The Catholic Herald, Milwaukee’s archdiocesan newspaper, […]
Movies
By Jennifer Mauro
PHILADELPHIA — Mark Wahlberg’s newest movie, “Father Stu,” may be a story about a Catholic priest, but it holds a hopeful message for people of all faiths — or no faith at all. “This is a biopic that really inspires people and challenges people to do better. Everybody’s been dealing with very difficult things in […]
National
By Dennis Sadowski
WASHINGTON — A New Jersey congressman called for prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials for war crimes immediately during a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said that during the 90-minute session April 21 attended by about eight Democratic and Republican Congress members that Russia’s actions since its […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
PRZEMYSL, Poland — At 10 p.m. April 21, the number of people walking across the border from Ukraine to Poland at Medyka was less than a trickle. At the automobile crossing nearby, cars and trucks were lined up for miles to clear security and customs to head into Ukraine. The train station at Przemysl — […]
Movies
By Catholic News Service
NEW YORK — “Alive,” a new documentary made in Spain by Bosco and Hakuna Films, tells the stories of five people changed by their encounter with the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist during Holy Hour. Its viewers “will be moved to action,” a Catholic priest said in a commentary about the film. “Alive” […]
National
By Mark Pattison
KENSINGTON, Md. — Remember the kids’ rhyme, “This is the church, and this is the steeple, open the doors and see all the people”? When it came to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the opposite was true. You could go to their meeting houses all you wanted, but their temple? It was […]
Local
By Catholic Herald Staff
Eight seminarians will be ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge April 23, a major milestone on the path to priesthood. Read their bios. Jonathan “Tony” Bennett, currently assigned to St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church, attends Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. His summer assignments include Holy Family […]
Movies
By Catholic News Service
The Bad Guys is a high-octane animated caper comedy in which a criminal gang of anthropomorphized animals in Los Angeles (voiced by Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos and Awkwafina) endeavor to steal a valuable award statuette but are caught in the act. As California’s governor (voice of Zazie Beetz) prepares to hand […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Being against war and for peace requires more than urgent appeals and treaties, according to Pope Francis. It requires a demanding, lifelong process that starts in the human heart and boldly expands outward into a broken world, he has said. Waging peace requires such a particular mindset and set of values and […]
