The Association of Catholic Publishers named Kate Basi’s hymn “Come, All You Thirsty” as its 2022 Song of the Year.
Catholic composer says national honor for her hymn is ‘a tremendous gift’
German leaders see crisis as Catholics resign from the church
About 360,000 Catholics have officially registered with civil authorities as not being a member of a church, thus avoiding the future payment of church membership contributions, the so-called church tax.
‘Journeying Together’ aims to nurture leadership, affirm church’s diversity
Catholic ministry leaders, young adults and bishops from dioceses and parishes around the country attended the June 23-26 event hosted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and led by several USCCB secretariats.
Movie – ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
A ’70s vibe adds verve to the animated origin story “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (Universal).
Malawi priest sentenced to 30 years for murder of man with albinism
The church will let justice take its course after the High Court in Malawi sentenced a priest to 30 years in prison for the murder of a man with albinism.
U.S. archbishop, Ukrainian Catholics hail EU candidate status for Ukraine
Charles Michel, president of the European Council, announced June 23 that both Ukraine and neighboring Moldova had been granted candidate status, in what he described as a “historic” decision amid the council’s June 23-24 summit in Brussels.
Missionaries of Charity kicked out of Nicaragua
Several Catholic leaders reported and tweeted news of the expulsion June 28. Nicaraguan media reported the sisters’ exit as part of a crackdown on nongovernmental organizations by the ruling Sandinistas.
‘God’s Favorite Idiot,’ streaming, Netflix
While it may be one of Netflix’s most popular recent shows, and although it features comic headliner Melissa McCarthy, “God’s Favorite Idiot” is a painfully unfunny misfire.