At Christmas, God shows love through ‘littleness,’ not power, pope says December 27, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, News, Vatican, World News More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, Pope Francis said.
Renewed push expected for physician-assisted suicide in Maryland legislature December 27, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News Leaders of the Maryland Catholic Conference say the state will face another big push for physician-assisted suicide, which is opposed by church teaching, when the 2024 General Assembly session begins Jan. 10.
Dog Days: Retired from politics, former Catholic legislator now devoted to caring for senior pets December 27, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Anne Arundel County sanctuary operates on a core principle – rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming senior dogs. Even if a furry resident doesn’t find a forever home, the sanctuary ensures it becomes the dog’s haven for the rest of its life.
Catholic experts say rule to let franchise employees join unions would be major labor advance December 26, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, World News If a new federal labor ruling goes into effect in late February, millions of franchise employees and contractors will find it easier to form or join unions
Molokai’s leprosy settlements — the ‘ohana’ of two Catholic saints — faces historic transition December 26, 2023By Naomi Klouda OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News One of the last remaining leprosy settlements in the U.S., on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, testifies to St. Damien’s care as eight remaining patient-residents live out their lives.
At Christmas, God shows love through ‘littleness,’ not power, pope says December 24, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, News, Vatican, World News More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, Pope Francis said.
Woman says rosary made of tornado debris is ‘beautiful because God loves broken things’ December 24, 2023By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News With the encouragement and support of her pastor, Father Michael Stalla, Cassandra Falcone delved into the world of rosary-making.
Welcome Jesus into the manger of your heart, papal preacher says December 22, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The first step toward keeping Christ in Christmas is for Christians to make room for him in their hearts, the preacher of the papal household told Pope Francis and top Vatican officials.
Catholic leaders say church must vocally advocate for migrants amid increasing hostility December 22, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Amid increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric and sentiment, the Catholic Church must remain vocal in its ministry to and advocacy for migrants, Catholic leaders said at a Dec. 21 panel.
Washington Roundup: Justices disqualify Trump; Harris’ abortion tour; no Ukraine Christmas deal December 22, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News The Colorado Supreme Court on Dec. 19 found former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
U.S. bishops issue flurry of responses to Vatican blessings document December 22, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Following the Dec. 18 release of the Holy See’s declaration permitting blessings of those in irregular relationships, and the ensuing reaction from media and Catholics around the country, U.S. bishops have been responding with their own statements supporting and/or clarifying the document, known as “Fiducia Supplicans.”
Pope tells Rome priests: Blessings don’t affect sacrament of marriage December 22, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican’s recently published guidance on administering blessings to same-sex couples or other unmarried couples does not affect the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, Pope Francis said.
