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For Catholics in West Baltimore, the only answer to violence is community

EWTN - US Latest News - May 5, 2015 at 5:54 am
Baltimore, Md., May 5, 2015 / 05:54 am (EWTN News/CNA).- After unrest erupted in Baltimore following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray, Catholics stepped up to restore their...

For Catholics in West Baltimore, the only answer to violence is community

Catholic News Agency - General - May 5, 2015 at 5:54 am
Baltimore, Md., May 5, 2015 / 04:54 am (CNA/EWTN News).- After unrest erupted in Baltimore following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray, Catholics stepped up to restore their...

"Lord, You've Taught Us To Be Merciful...."

Whispers in the Loggia - May 5, 2015 at 5:45 am
As what's likely to be the cornerstone ad intra initiative of the Rule of Francis gains steam toward its December opening, at a noontime briefing this Tuesday in the Holy See...

Vatican announces calendar for extraordinary jubilee of mercy

Catholic Culture - World News - May 5, 2015 at 5:38 am
At a May 5 press conference in Rome, Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella, the president of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, provided additional...

What to Expect During Extraordinary Jubilee Year

Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 5, 2015 at 5:36 am
Prisoners may celebrate their Holy Year with the Pope in St. Peter's Basilica, says the Vatican official collaborating with the Pope for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy...

Honduran cardinal visits Texas detention center

Catholic Culture - World News - May 5, 2015 at 5:17 am
Honduran Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga visited Central Americans housed at a Texas detention center for migrant families, the Fides news agency reported. The prelate, who...

Daily Gospel Reflection for May 5, 2015

CatholicMom.com - May 5, 2015 at 5:00 am
  Today’s Gospel: John 14:27-31A Peace. I don’t know what I thought it was, but when I found it, it was far different than I thought it would be. I think I must have pictured it...

ACTION ITEM! “Officer Down!”

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - May 5, 2015 at 5:00 am
From a priest friend comes something that I think quite good. As you can see from https://odmd.wordpress.com/, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Andrews, NC, is spearheading a...

Report: Iraqi PM invites Pope to visit Iraq

Catholic Culture - World News - May 5, 2015 at 4:57 am
The prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches has concluded a three-day visit to Iraq. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri visited a refugee camp, preached at Iraq's cathedral, and...

Issues of human life and family must not threaten ecumenism, says Pope

Catholic Herald - May 5, 2015 at 4:55 am
The dignity of human life, family, marriage and sexuality are “urgent” issues that “cannot be silenced or ignored for fear” of threatening ecumenical achievements, said Pope...

Russian Orthodox patriarch praises Pope, criticizes Ukrainian Catholics

Catholic Culture - World News - May 5, 2015 at 4:39 am
Speaking at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church praised Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro...

Commencement Speakers Can Exemplify Colleges’ Catholic Identity

Catholic Education Daily - May 5, 2015 at 4:31 am
Every year, Catholic colleges are given a distinctive opportunity in commencement ceremonies to highlight their Catholic identities and missions by selecting commencement speakers...

Prayers for peace at Baltimore parishes

Catholic Culture - World News - May 5, 2015 at 4:23 am
Twenty parishes held Eucharistic adoration and other special prayers for peace in the days following the Baltimore riots, according to the archdiocese. "People are coming to our...

Gunmen open fire on guard at controversial Muhammad exhibit

Catholic Culture - World News - May 5, 2015 at 3:56 am
Two gunmen shot and wounded an unarmed security guard in Garland, Texas, as he stood near a controversial exhibit with artwork depicting Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The gunmen...

Aid begins to reach remote areas in Nepal

Catholic Herald - May 5, 2015 at 3:11 am
Truckloads of relief material organised by Church charities has begun moving across Nepal a week after the Himalayan nation was rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. “I am glad...

The True Story—and Tragedy—of Race in America

Crisis Magazine - Church - May 5, 2015 at 3:10 am
The rhetoric of leftist politicians, commentators, and “civil rights spokesmen” after events of the last few years has created a picture of America as a deeply “racist” nation....

Pope to Lutherans: In Christian unity, don't be afraid of the tough issues

EWTN - Vatican News - May 5, 2015 at 3:02 am
Vatican City, May 5, 2015 / 03:02 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Christians in pursuit of unity should not be afraid to broach potential areas of disagreement such as marriage, family, and...

Pope to Lutherans: In Christian unity, don't be afraid of the tough issues

Catholic News Agency - General - May 5, 2015 at 3:02 am
Vatican City, May 5, 2015 / 02:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Christians in pursuit of unity should not be afraid to broach potential areas of disagreement such as marriage, family, and...

Crises of Saints

Crisis Magazine - Church - May 5, 2015 at 3:00 am
We don’t have to go very far to recognize that there are abundant crises in our world today. We find crises of various proportions in every corner of the globe and in virtually...
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