On the road again: Pope to visit Asia, Oceania in September August 23, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts.
Boston’s new archbishop leans into transparency, trust in God’s grace to face challenges ahead August 23, 2024By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News It was during a session for priests at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July when Archbishop Richard G. Henning, who will be installed as archbishop of Boston Oct. 31, made peace with what was to come.
Educators say special needs, developmental delayss on rise, blame screen time, pandemic August 22, 2024By Tom Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, social media, World News Two key educators associated with Head Start of Miami-Dade County in Southern Florida and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami worry about an uptick in youngsters with specific developmental disabilities and special needs.
A new incorruptible? Diocese finds Sister Wilhelmina’s body seems to have not decomposed August 22, 2024By Megan Marley OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, released results of the investigation by medical experts into Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster’s incorruptibility in a press release on the diocesan website Aug. 22, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
British pro-lifer given payout after her arrest for praying silently calls the law ‘Orwellian’ August 22, 2024By Andy Drozdziak OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life, World News A Catholic pro-life volunteer, twice arrested for praying silently outside an abortion clinic, has received from the U.K. police force who arrested her.
Vatican stamp celebrates U.S.-Holy See diplomatic relations August 22, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News A new Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See.
Seven activists convicted of FACE Act violations by blockading Michigan abortion clinic August 22, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The third major trial in the past two years of pro-life activists accused of blockading abortion clinics ended Aug. 20 with the convictions of all seven defendants for violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act.
Walz pledges ‘commitment to the common good’ during DNC speech August 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., pledged a “commitment to the common good,” in remarks to the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21 as he formally accepted his party’s nomination for vice president.
Waiting to be discovered: Rome cloister’s frescoes celebrate the rosary August 22, 2024By Cindy Wooden OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The cloister of the Dominican friars at the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva was built in the mid-1500s, and the frescoes are believed to be from the early 1600s, but it is the church next door that draws the visitors.
Ukraine’s religious leaders back proposed ban on Russian Orthodox Church over security concerns August 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News The largest organization of religious leaders in Ukraine is backing a proposal by that nation’s president — approved by Ukrainian lawmakers Aug. 20 — to ban the Russian Orthodox Church and its affiliates, which have openly supported Russia’s decade-long war on Ukraine.
Jerusalem cardinal: Interreligious dialogue currently in ‘crisis’ August 21, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News Three hundred days after the outbreak of war in Gaza, the cardinal at the heart of the Holy Land said interreligious relations have reached a low point.
Parishes respond with prayer, outreach amid historic Northeast floods August 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News Catholics in Connecticut are working to help those impacted by what one lawmaker described as “historic, unprecedented flooding” Aug. 18-19 that took two lives and forced hundreds to flee for safety.
