Evangelizer’s strength comes from practicing what one preaches, pope says May 31, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The most powerful and effective method of evangelization is to live according to what one teaches and preaches, Pope Francis said.
After visit to Ukraine, Swedish cardinal says he hopes for ‘just peace’ May 31, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Cardinal Arborelius and Bishop Varden visited Ukraine May 9-10 on behalf of the Nordic bishops’ conference, which comprises Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. The purpose of the visit, Cardinal Arborelius said, was “to convey our solidarity and prayers to the faithful of Ukraine.”
Promote Christian values, not divisions, on social media, Vatican says May 31, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Catholics should make an “examination of conscience” about how they use social media, how they allow it to influence them and about the opportunities it provides them to share the Gospel, build community and care for others, said the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.
Columbus Diocese closes 15 parishes amid initiative to move from maintenance to mission May 30, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, announced May 25 it will close a number of parishes following what it called “an extensive three-year evaluation process.”
Economists, educators, Catholic leaders discuss what’s at stake in debt limit resolution for those most in need May 30, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: News, U.S. Congress, World News Details are still forthcoming and must be formalized into legislation for a Congressional vote — however, the prospect of a national default on the debts the nation has already incurred is potentially averted for the moment.
Pope creates ecclesiastical province of Las Vegas, names Bishop Thomas metropolitan archbishop May 30, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has created the ecclesiastical province of Las Vegas, comprised of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas and the suffragan dioceses of Reno, Nev., and Salt Lake City.
Victims of apartment building collapse in Davenport, Iowa, turn to nearby Catholic church May 30, 2023By Barb Arland-Fye OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News First responders from the city of Davenport rescued seven people from the apartment building Sunday night, one more person overnight and still another person the next day, which was Memorial Day.
Ukrainian church leaders cite lack of information on Vatican initiatives May 30, 2023By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian church leaders have voiced skepticism over a planned Vatican “peace mission” to their war-torn country and have complained of being left in the dark about Rome’s intentions.
Pope on Pentecost: Synod is journey in the Spirit, not ‘a parliament’ May 30, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church’s current Synod of Bishops should not be a “parliament for demanding rights,” but a “journey in accordance with the Spirit,” Pope Francis said.
New ‘Mary, Explained’ video series helps Catholics discover, embrace Jesus’ mother as the ‘model disciple’ May 30, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News “Mary, Explained”, a new, seven-part video series from the Diocese of Arlington, Va., tackles this catechetical gap, offering an engaging refresher course in who the Blessed Mother is, what the church teaches about her, and why all Catholics should be close to her.
Profit should not come at expense of ethics in tourism, Vatican says May 30, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Those working in the field of tourism have a great opportunity to offer people a “different kind of vacation” that is less consumerist and more respectful of creation, the Vatican said.
Dioceses wake up to youth mental health crisis, helping parents, teachers and pastors take action May 29, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News, Youth Ministry According to Catholic mental health professionals and diocesan executives, young people face considerable mental health challenges — and the adults in their lives need to listen.
