Intense book challenges status quo on churches’ approach to racism

Readers may disagree with what Hart writes, but his words may provide enlightenment for Christians willing to address racism.
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Ryan says he was ‘wrong’ about views on poor in latest talk at Georgetown

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Republicans strive for a country that is “open, diverse, dynamic” in a speech at Georgetown University.
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Religious communities affirm commitment to city peace effort

The men and women of religious orders operating in the archdiocese held their biannual Baltimore Forum April 21.
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Movie Review: ‘Eye in the Sky’

The suspenseful military drama “Eye in the Sky” (Bleecker Street) examines a sprawling topic, the war on terrorism.
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Reflections of a mom

What would I want for our two boys? The answer: That they know their gifts as blessings from God, work hard to cultivate these gifts and never use their gifts to put people down but to lift people up.
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Loyola University coach was mom first, then Baltimore lacrosse icon

Shannon Aikens wears the same uniform number at Loyola University Maryland of her mother, the late Diane Geppi Aikens.
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Pope says pastors must ‘serve, not use’ laypeople

Pastors are not conceding anything to the laity by recognizing their role in bringing the Gospel to the world; the laity are just as much members of “holy, faithful people of God” as the clergy, the pope said.
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Georgia teacher marries beau with her second-graders in the front row

Monsignor Corbett said “marriage really is a school of love,” explaining that it is the sacramental way to love each other more deeply.
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Mercy students mark anniversary of unrest with silent demonstration of peace and justice

“Our Mercy girls take what they’ve learned here, and they’re taking it out and building a better world,” Mary Beth Lennon said.
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Primarily independent

It’s Primary Tuesday in Maryland, and just about everyone on my social media feed is bombarding me with reminders to vote. I’ve even had several people tell me that if I don’t vote, I don’t have a right to complain. There’s just one problem: I can’t. I
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Vatican suspends outside audit while reviewing contract

Four months after announcing it had hired the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an external audit of its finances, the Vatican has suspended the work underway.
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Interfaith prayer service calls for change on anniversary of Baltimore riots

Religious leaders from many faiths gathered April 25 in Baltimore because they have heard the cries of the people, and wish to respond.
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