Hope is an ‘active virtue’ that makes good things happen, pope says December 11, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis said.
Bishops discuss immigration, abortion concerns ahead of incoming Trump administration December 11, 2024By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The church must continue to stand for the dignity of all human life under the incoming Trump administration. That was the message from Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, chair of the bishops’ migration committee, and Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, the bishops’ new pro-life committee chair, who both spoke with OSV News at the U.S. bishops’ November meeting.
Lourdes confirms 71st miracle — the first for an English speaker; miracle occurred in 1926 December 10, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The list of miracles that have taken place at the French Marian shrine in Lourdes now includes, for the first time, an English-speaking soldier-patient.
Gudziak: Russia’s war on Ukraine undermines global, nuclear security December 10, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s war on Ukraine undermines global security, while standing to encourage nuclear proliferation, Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia told OSV News.
Fight against poverty must be based on Gospel, social doctrine, pope says December 10, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that Advent would be a time of spiritual renewal to build up a civilization of love.
Nun accused of allegedly aiding mafia placed under house arrest December 9, 2024By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, World News A Sister of Charity in northern Italy was placed under house arrest after a nearly four-month investigation by prosecutors revealed she allegedly used her prison ministry to connect local mafia bosses with inmates.
Latin American bishops launch campaign to protect human rights activists December 9, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News Three months after the murder of Juan López, a Honduran church worker and environmental activist whose death was publicly mourned by Pope Francis, the bishops of Latin America are raising awareness on attacks against those fighting for social justice in the continent.
Pope, Central American Catholics pray for Nicaragua December 9, 2024By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News Pope Francis and the country’s bishops in exile prayed for Nicaragua as the Central American country observed the Immaculate Conception of Mary amid persecution.
U.S. bishops join pope, other groups urging Biden to commute 40 death sentences December 9, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The U.S. bishops’ conference was among the groups that urged President Joe Biden on Dec. 9 to commute existing federal death sentences before President-elect Donald Trump, who has sought to expand the use of capital punishment, returns to the White House.
Pope asks that theology be ‘accessible,’ not polarizing December 9, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Theology should serve as a guiding companion for those seeking meaning and truth, particularly during life’s pivotal moments, Pope Francis said, calling on theologians and theology faculties to expand their outreach.
Amid Christmas and Jubilee preparations, prepare your hearts, pope says December 9, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News With the city of Rome presenting a gauntlet of major roadworks and construction projects ahead of the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis used the disruptions as an opportunity to encourage people to do some spiritual renovation before the jubilee.
Patient diplomacy, cooperation hold hope for suffering world, pope says December 9, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Climate change, war, immigration and other global challenges can only be resolved with the input and cooperation of the entire global community, Pope Francis told a group of new ambassadors to the Holy See.
