Biden’s Catholic faith both key and complex part of his legacy January 17, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News In the waning days of his single term in the White House, President Joe Biden announced he would bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to Pope Francis.
U.S. bishops report flags 5 top areas of ‘critical concern’ on religious liberty January 17, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News A new annual report by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops identified what it called five areas of critical concern, defined as both threats and opportunities, for religious liberty.
Celebrity food trucks and prayers: Pasadena’s fire refugees get help in many forms January 16, 2025By Natalie Romano OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News As they grapple with the decisions ahead, clergy and fellow parishioners are mobilizing: Some are consoling evacuees at the shelter, others are transforming nearby churches and schools into hubs of hope.
Holy Land church leaders welcome ceasefire with relief, urge delivering critical aid January 16, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News As news spread of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reactions from religious leaders in the region expressed hopes for peace in the Holy Land, concern for the safety of hostages as well as the people of the Gaza Strip for the past 15 months.
U.S. declares genocide in Sudan as country undergoes ‘unimaginable’ suffering January 16, 2025By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Amid what a Catholic charity called “unimaginable” suffering of civilians trapped in civil war brutality in Sudan, the United States declared that one of the fighting factions is committing genocide in the country and slapped sanctions on its leader.
Priesthood is a gift meant to be given for others, pope says January 16, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, Vocations, World News A priestly vocation is not merely a path toward salvation for the one who is called but should be a continuous self-gift that aligns each priest’s life with God’s plans for them, Pope Francis said.
Pope injures arm in a fall, wears sling at audiences January 16, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings and audiences Jan. 16 after hurting his right arm in a fall.
Pope gives bonus to employees with three or more children January 16, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis personally decided that employees of Vatican City State who have three or more children will receive a monthly bonus, the Vatican announced.
Vatican City State puts AI guidelines in place January 16, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: AI, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News To ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, transparent and responsible manner in Vatican City State, the city-state governors’ office has released a set of guidelines on AI, which will be followed by new laws and regulations.
‘More than ever,’ the church must go ‘out to the people,’ says Milwaukee’s new shepherd January 16, 2025By Larry Hasnson OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News From the time he was named as the successor to retiring Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki on Nov. 4, Archbishop Grob has made it an emphasis in his public comments that he wants to listen to and engage with the Catholics in the pew.
Christian persecution on the rise worldwide, new report says January 15, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News A new report by Open Doors International said that more than 380 million Christians faced persecution and discrimination in 2024, an increase of 15 million from the year before.
Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at pope’s request January 15, 2025By Justin McLellan OSV News Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people currently serving prison sentences.
