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Police announced May 15 that the stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found. catholicreview.org/police-recover… #Saints #WorldNews

The Archdiocese of Baltimore submitted a proposed plan for reorganization May 15 in an effort to complete its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, with the goal of equitably compensating victims of child sexual abuse by clergy and others affiliated with the Catholic Church in Maryland. The proposal includes establishing a Survivor Compensation Trust totaling at least $168.9 million to evaluate and resolve claims. That amount would be funded by contributions from the archdiocese and its insurers. Additional funds will be contributed by participating parishes, schools and related Catholic entities, including Catholic Charities. That amount is still to be calculated. catholicreview.org/archdiocese-of… #Bankruptcy #LocalNews

He was once a rising concert pianist, performing for audiences around the world – until he answered a call he could not ignore. George Matysek speaks with Sulpician Father Paul Maillet about his journey from the concert stage to the priesthood. A former student of the legendary Leon Fleisher, Father Maillet reflects on the discipline and demands of a professional music career – and how a vocation first sparked in high school gradually took hold through prayer, service and discernment. Now a faculty member at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park, he continues to integrate music into his life and ministry, describing it as a powerful form of prayer. He also previews his upcoming concert at the Baltimore Basilica and offers practical insight on listening for God’s call and finding lasting peace. Be sure to listen to Father Maillet play an excerpt from Bach in this episode. Listen to the #podcast here ➡️ catholicreview.org/radio-intervie… or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled or is this a sin? catholicreview.org/question-corne… #Marriage #FamilyLife #AskACatholic #CatholicQA #QuestionCorner #Commentary #Blog #FaithBlog

The U.S. #SupremeCourt on May 14 blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting #mifepristone, sometimes called the #abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail. catholicreview.org/supreme-court-… #RespectLife #WorldNews

Based on a video game series so notoriously violent that it helped inspire the establishment of the Entertainment Software Rating Board regulatory body, #MortalKombatII lives down to its blood-soaked heritage. @OSVNews classification is O — morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association rating is R catholicreview.org/movie-review-m… #MovieReview #Film

A bill reintroduced in the #Senate May 14 would increase penalties for the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations, its authors said.catholicreview.org/new-senate-bil… #RespectLife #WorldNews

The U.S. #bishops and other Catholic groups have issued public comments expressing concern about still-pending proposed federal regulations that would further restrict asylum-seekers and other #migrants and their families from work authorization and housing assistance. catholicreview.org/proposed-regul… #Immigration #WorldNews

In one of his more snarky stories about clerical life — it’s called “The Forks” — the American Catholic writer J.F. Powers capsulizes the fraught relationship between a stuffy, self-important pastor and his young curate in a single, prickly sentence: “He found Father Eudex reading The Catholic Worker one day and had not trusted him since.” catholicreview.org/dorothy-day-ca… #Commentary #Blog #FaithBlog

While global issues of #Iran, #Taiwan, trade and #AI are major topics dominating talks between U.S. President Donald #Trump and his #Chinese counterpart, #XiJinping, at a two-day summit, Catholics around the world hope a major human rights issue is on the table — the freedom of #JimmyLai, Catholic media entrepreneur and activist who has spent over 1,900 days in prison. catholicreview.org/catholics-awai… #ReligiousFreedom #WorldNews

“Missing the shot.” “Tearing your ACL.” “Letting your team down.” The scoreboard doesn’t show the whole story. A new Catholic Review feature explores how high school athletes are facing pressure, injury, anxiety and failure — and how faith is helping them push through it. 🏈🏀⚾ Read more: catholicreview.org/faith-at-bat-f… #LocalNews #Schools #Sports @archbaltschools @MSJGaels @jcschool

As the world awaits #PopeLeoXIV’s first encyclical on #ArtificialIntelligence, expected to be signed May 15 and released by the #Vatican by the end of the month, here is a look at what the pope has said on #AI since his election a year ago 👉 catholicreview.org/pope-leo-xivs-… #WorldNews

A #NewMexico diocese is citing a breach of religious freedom protections, as it pushes back against the #Trump administration’s efforts to seize land from a pilgrimage site to build a portion of a border wall. catholicreview.org/new-mexico-dio… #Immigration #ReligiousFreedom #WorldNews

The vast majority of Americans — 79% — said churches and other houses of worship should not support specific candidates in elections, the report from the nonpartisan Pew Research Center said. The report also found 66% said houses of worship should keep out of political matters rather than expressing views on day-to-day social and political questions, while 33% said they should express views on these questions. The Pew report said views on these questions have not changed very much in recent years. catholicreview.org/new-data-shows… #WorldNews

A funeral Mass for Sister of St. Joseph Geraldine Kent (formerly Sister Walter Annice) was offered May 11 at St. Joseph Villa in Chestnut Hill, Pa. Sister Geraldine died May 5. She was 95. catholicreview.org/sister-geraldi… #Obit #Obituaries #rip #LocalNews

A #Brazilian #nun has died after trying to save a fellow sister from strong waves off the coast of #Sicily. catholicreview.org/brazilian-nun-… #WorldNews

College graduation ceremonies for the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s four Catholic universities will welcome two business leaders, a local television newscaster and a Norwegian bishop as featured commencement speakers this year. catholicreview.org/commencement-s… #LocalNews #Colleges

Ahead of the July 4 expiration of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated #Medicaid funds to health providers who also perform #abortions, the U.S. #bishops’ #prolife chairman expressed support for legislation that would block federal Title X family-planning grants and funds from going to those entities. catholicreview.org/as-planned-par… #RespectLife #WorldNews

The U.S. Commission on International #ReligiousFreedom on May 12 reiterated its recommendation that President Donald #Trump “swiftly” make a nomination to fill a key ambassador position to promote and protect religious freedom abroad. catholicreview.org/religious-free… #WorldNews

President Donald #Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled #FDA commissioner criticized by #prolife advocates and others, will depart from his post. catholicreview.org/makary-out-as-… #RespectLife #WorldNews