Cardinal Barreto, 76, takes the helm at a critical time for REPAM as it looks for ways to respond to increased pressures on Amazon communities while working through internal organizational changes.
Peruvian cardinal takes helm of Pan-Amazonian Church Network
Video game: ‘Among Us’
Set aboard a spaceship, “Among Us” (InnerSloth) is an entertaining murder mystery game.
Lebanese, Iranian films win jury prizes from Signis in D.C.
A pandemic-induced change to a film festival still brought about two winners in this year’s Signis jury competition at Filmfest D.C. in Washington.
Celebrating St. John Paul II in photos
Photographer Giancarlo Giuliani exhibits photos from the pontificate of St. John Paul II in Rome.
Couple says miracle child’s Down syndrome a ‘blessing’ for family
The child’s miraculous cure from a deadly case of fetal hydrops was attributed to the intercession of Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. It cleared the way for his beatification Oct. 31.
Collection of essays addresses varied issues on sex, love, families
Authors Jason King and Julie Hanlon Rubio have come out with a compilation of essays that offer diverse perspectives on the theology of marriage and family life.
World Mission Sunday isn’t canceled because of COVID-19, officials say
The topic of World Mission Sunday observance on Oct. 18 was part of the conversation with the leaders of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Sunday Scripture reading: Oct.18, 2020
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Is 45:1, 4-6
Second reading: 1 Thes 1:1-5
Gospel: Mt 22:15-21