Initiative urges pope to write encyclical on nonviolence; patriarch cites ‘horrors’ of war October 24, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Amid wars around the world, particularly in Ukraine and the Holy Land, the Catholic Church needs to speak out on nonviolence as a necessary option for any hope of peace, said a representative of Pax Christi International, urging the pope to write an encyclical on nonviolence and just peace.
Kissinger at Al Smith Dinner underscores AI growth as one of world’s pressing challenges October 23, 2023By Beth Griffin OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In a time of international tensions and domestic divisions, it is crucial for leaders to bridge the gap between political strategy and practical tactics, said centenarian statesman Henry A. Kissinger, who headlined the 78th dinner of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Oct. 19.
Synodal journey is about healing, reconciling the world, cardinal says October 23, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News God has a plan for everyone and for the church whose journeys and plans must align with his will, Cardinal Charles Bo told participants in the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Gaza Catholic parish mourns fellow Christians killed in blast at Greek Orthodox complex October 23, 2023By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News The Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word from Peru, who is serving in the Catholic parish in Gaza, recalled the pain of watching the funeral of Christians killed in an Oct. 19 blast at a Greek Orthodox church.
As synod winds down, members urged to sow patience October 23, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News As members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops return home, share the results of their work and prepare for the final synod assembly in 2024, they must be on guard against people who will want to make them take sides as if the synod were a political debate, said Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe.
Pope again calls for release of hostages in Gaza, discusses aid with Biden October 23, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the humanitarian crisis and the need to de-escalate violence in the region.
Scholars, Catholics call St. Therese’s ‘little way’ relevant today after pope’s letter October 23, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Carmelite scholars and everyday Catholics are welcoming Pope Francis’ new apostolic letter about St. Therese of Lisieux, a 19th-century French Carmelite nun beloved worldwide for her “little way” of childlike trust and confidence in God’s merciful love.
Seahawks offensive tackle loves the game, but Catholic faith is his ‘focal point’ October 22, 2023By Jean Parietti OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News In his second year as an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, Abraham “Abe” Lucas is living his childhood dream. Even so, it’s faith, not football, that’s the most important thing for this self-described “hard-core Catholic.”
Silent no more: Vatican archives give voice to wartime tragedy October 22, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Catholic and Jewish scholars came together for the landmark gathering at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University Oct. 9-11 to discuss new research coming out of the recently opened Vatican archives of Pope Pius XII’s pontificate before, during and after World War II and the Holocaust.
Crossing the desert to reach a land of hope: a migrant family’s story October 21, 2023By Ann Hess OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The story of Luis and Yesenia, who are husband and wife, and their infant son — all born in Mexico — illustrates what many immigrants like them go through once they arrive in the United States without legal permission.
St. John Paul II was greatest vocation recruiter in church’s history, says his biographer October 21, 2023By Paulina Guzik Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Papal biographer George Weigel said that people often remember the enthusiasm of the papacy of St. John Paul II, but forget about the state of the church when he was elected.
Biden makes case for U.S. aid to both Israel, Ukraine amid ongoing conflict October 20, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Israel and Ukraine both face existential threats and deserve U.S. aid as they fend off conflict, President Joe Biden said in an Oval Office address to the nation on Oct. 19.
