To kill in the name of God is satanic, Pope Francis said at a Mass for a French priest assassinated by youths loyal to the Islamic State.Read More

When Catholics recite the line from the Hail Mary: “Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death,” they do not think of Mary as a goddess with independent power. They know that power comes from her Son. They simply ask her to intercede for them, knowing well that Jesus will honor...Read More

A smiling Mary holding a lively Christ Child is much more appealing to me than Mary holding her Son’s body at the foot of the cross.But although I would prefer to stay with the lighter, joyful images, as time goes on I realize the importance of focusing on how ourRead More

A Vatican official beatified a Polish-born priest deported to Soviet-ruled Central Asia who volunteered to stay on and minister to Catholics.Read More

On most Friday nights, you can find the Barberry 6 relaxing at home, watching the Orioles or playing Kerplunk. It’s too hard for us to find a place that’s fun, affordable, and accommodating for our 3 boisterous boys and newborn girl. So, when I heard that FUNdamentals,Read More

A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Marie Carl Horn was offered Sept. 1. Sister Marie Carl died Aug. 28. She had served as an educator for many years.Read More

Hanks is in his element conveying the understated heroism of the aviator who landed his plane on the Hudson River.Read More

Sister Anthony Celine O’Leary, whose 71 years as a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia included 37 teaching young students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Sept. 2.Read More