VATICAN CITY (CNS) With a green light from his doctor, Pope Francis has assured young people that he will be with them in Portugal for World Youth Day despite his recent surgery. Some think that because of the illness I won t go, but the doctor told me that I can go, so I will be with you, the pope said in a video message released June 22 for pilgrims traveling to Lisbon, Portugal, for World Youth Day Aug. 1-6.
In the video, filmed by Auxiliary Bishop Américo Manuel Alves Aguiar of Lisbo
VATICAN CITY (CNS) Recognizing they lived the Christian virtues in a heroic way, Pope Francis has declared venerable Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, founder of the first Catholic order of African American nuns, and Sister Lúcia dos Santos, who, with her cousins, reported seeing Mary when she was a child in Fátima, Portugal.
The pope signed the decrees recognizing their heroic virtues June 22. A miracle attributed to their intercession is still necessary before they can be beatified.
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NEW YORK (OSV News) Here are some television program notes for the week of July 2, with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available. They have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by OSV News.
Sunday, July 2, 10-11 p.m. EDT (EWTN) Forming Young Catholic Leaders. A panel led by Peter Blute, COO of Young Catholic Professionals, discusses whether faith and career success are compatible (TV-G – general audience).
Monday, July 3, 10-11:30 p.m. EDT (PBS) A St
(OSV News) Greedflation is a hot economic topic, raising serious questions about whether or not inflation has indeed been worsened by corporate profiteering, and if American families will ultimately pay the price.
On May 25, The Wall Street Journal reported that first quarter earnings suggested companies are using inflation as an excuse for big price increases, padding profit margins even as the amount of goods they sell has slowed.
Anthony Annett, a visiting scholar at New York s Columbi
NEW YORK (OSV News) The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of June 25. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence, and sexual situations.
Sunday, June 25, 9-11 p.m. EDT (ABC) Cinderella (2015). Director Kenneth Branagh s exuberant live-action retelling of this oft-filmed fable injects vibrant new life into a venerable fairy tale. He sticks to the basic story and its iconic characters: