Sister Eugenia Bonetti, a missionary nun who wrote the meditations for Pope Francis’ Way of the Cross service.
Pope’s Way of Cross will shine light on women ‘crucified’ by traffickers
Movie: ‘Penguins’
At once the profile of a plucky 5-year-old Adelie penguin the filmmakers dub “Steve” and an introduction to his species as a whole, “Penguins” (Disneynature) is a winning documentary.
Vatican firefighter says St. Peter’s at much less risk than Notre Dame
In the aftermath of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris, Maj. Paolo De Angelis, head of the Vatican fire department, told the Italian news agency ANSA April 16 that the structural differences between Notre Dame and the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica make a catastrophic fire at St. Peter’s less likely.
Video game: ‘Devil May Cry 5’
One of the most influential franchises in the video game industry returns with the release of “Devil May Cry 5” (Capcom).
Archbishop invites Parisians to light a candle to dispel fire’s darkness
Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris invited the faithful to attend the annual chrism Mass at historic St. Sulpice Church April 17 in the wake of the massive fire that seriously damaged the historic Notre Dame Cathedral.
North Dakota governor signs bill banning ‘dismemberment abortions’
The North Dakota Catholic Conference praised Republican Gov. Doug Burgum for signing a bill into law April 10 to “prohibit the practice of dismemberment abortions.”
Hope from the ashes: French president, Paris archbishop vow to rebuild Notre Dame
The key to understanding Notre Dame Cathedral was summarized by Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit in a television interview in the wee hours of April 16: “Why was this beauty built? What jewel was this case meant to contain? Not the crown of thorns (a relic saved from the fire), but a piece of bread that we believe is the body of Christ.”
Official marks retired pope’s birthday, commenting on his latest letter
The retired Pope Benedict XVI marks his 92 birthday April 16.