What does the church say about brain death and the ethics of organ donation? October 24, 2025By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Father Anthony Stoeppel, a diocesan priest of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas and professor of church management at the Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Busine
CUA’s president discusses Catholic identity, challenges in higher education and AI October 6, 2025By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Commentary Peter Kilpatrick, president of The Catholic University of America, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about how the university is meeting these challenges and growing in recent years.
Catholic bioethicist raises ethical concerns with ‘three parent embryos’ August 3, 2025By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News While the Catholic Church has consistently voiced major ethical concerns over in vitro fertilization, or IVF, there are now many additional ethical issues to address as modern science continues to explore areas of human reproduction, including with the creation of “three parent” embryos in an effort to prevent mitochondrial disease.
Expert discusses serious harms of smartphones for children and how to limit their use July 11, 2025By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Worried your kids are spending too much time on their smartphones? Beyond the time-wasting concerns, recent studies show frequent smartphone usage is linked to mental health issues, addiction and more.
Exploring the principles of natural law and what they mean for human flourishing today April 7, 2025By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary OSV News’ Charlie Camosy recently spoke with Melissa Moschella, professor of the practice in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life and author of “Ethics, Politics, and Natural Law: Principles for Human Flourishing,” about the Catholic tradition surrounding this concept and its special importance and relevance in society today.
Mom and historian Nadya Williams explores the role of mothers, human dignity and modern society February 24, 2025By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Marriage & Family Life Nadya Williams, a classicist and historian who walked away from academia to be a stay-at-home mom, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about her new book “Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic: Ancient Christianity and the Recovery of Human Dignity.”
Exploring the growth of Catholic classical liberal arts education January 30, 2025By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Schools Jay Boren, headmaster of St. Benedict Classical Academy since 2015, sees cultivating wisdom and virtue in the pursuit of truth and conformity to Christ as the final purpose of Catholic classical education.
Catholic theology professor examines the roots and impact of gender ideology December 5, 2024By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life As the church attempts to address gender ideology with compassion and clarity, studies continue to emerge about its impact on children, families and society.
Glenmary’s mission is to bring Catholic presence to ‘No Priest Land’ in rural areas of U.S. November 29, 2024By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Missions Father R. Aaron Wessman, the first vicar general and director of formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners, spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about the history and mission of the organization as well as its recent work in assisting victims of Hurricane Helene.
Canada is euthanizing people with dementia November 5, 2024By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life Euthanasia is a growing area of concern for those who advocate for the dignity of human life in all its stages.
‘Hannah’s Children’ author Catherine Pakaluk on population decline and the link between large families and faith October 2, 2024By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life Catherine Pakaluk, herself a mother of eight children, takes a deep dive into the stories of the American women choosing to have large families amid the trend of plummeting birth rates.
How safeguarding ministry responds to sexual abuse in the church June 4, 2024By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News As the church continues to address sexual abuse cases among clergy and religious, Deacon Steven A. DeMartino, director for safeguarding initiatives for the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charlie Camosy about the past history of these efforts and the best practices the church now has in place.
