This is a portion of the cover of "Real Music: A Guide to the Timeless Hymns of the Church" by Anthony Esolen. The book is reviewed by Nancy L. Roberts. (CNS)Read More
At a 2008 dinner honoring religious women and men celebrating jubilee anniversaries, then-Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien greets Oblate Sister of Providence Mary Alice Chineworth. (CR file)Read More
Matthew Modine, Claire Holt and Mandy Moore star in a scene from the movie "47 Meters Down." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures)Read More
Gladys Johnson and Orrin Bynum lead the choir from St. Ambrose Church in Park Heights during a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Baltimore, Denis J. Madden, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore June 25. (Kevin...Read More
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Baltimore, Denis J. Madden welcomes his nieces and nephew, Rachel Hooper, left, Sarah Madden, Daniel Madden and Megan Monohan, prior to celebrating the 50th anniversary Mass of his ordination to the priesthood at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore June 25. (Kevin...Read More
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Baltimore, Denis J. Madden, delivers his trademark-smile as he reflects upon the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood during Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore June 25. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)Read More
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Baltimore, Denis J. Madden, humbly accepts the gratitude of Archbishop William E. Lori during a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore June 25. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)Read More
Australian Cardinal George Pell delivers a statement in the Vatican press office June 29. Speaking after Australian authorities filed sexual abuse charges against him, the cardinal denied all charges and told reporters he looks forward to having an opportunity to defend himself in court. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)Read More
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., greets Cardinal-designate Jean Zerbo of Bamako, Mali, before Pope Francis arrives to lead a consistory in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 28. The African prelate was among five new cardinals created by Pope Francis during the consistory. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)Read More
New Cardinals pray as Pope Francis leads a consistory in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 28. Pictured are Cardinals Jean Zerbo of Bamako, Mali; Juan Jose Omella of Barcelona, Spain; Anders Arborelius of Stockholm; Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun of Pakse, Laos; and Gregorio Rosa Chavez of San Salvador, El Salvador. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)Read More
