A Philadelphia parish is in shock following the brazen theft of an historic golden crown from a beloved statue of Mary.
Russia killing clergy, banning religions in occupied Ukraine, says foreign minister
Since the start of their February 2022 full-scale invasion, Russian forces have killed close to 70 clergy and destroyed more than 630 places of worship in Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s ministry of foreign affairs.
Archbishop Broglio: MLK challenges all to ‘live out’ solidarity, human dignity
The words of slain civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continue to challenge all “to live out the principle of solidarity and human dignity,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops.
Attorney, archdiocese spar over list of credibly accused priests
A lawyer for abuse survivors has accused San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of “endangering kids” by allegedly refusing to release the names of credibly accused priests — charges the archdiocese strongly denies, citing its compliance with the church’s norms for handling clerical abuse.
Católicos se movilizan para ayudar a las víctimas de los incendios de Los Ángeles
Mientras mortíferos incendios arrasan Los Ángeles, los católicos se están movilizando para ayudar a los afectados.
Catholics rally to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims
As deadly wildfires ravage Los Angeles, Catholics are mobilizing to help those impacted.
Fellow bishops welcome Cardinal McElroy’s appointment to Washington Archdiocese
A number of fellow prelates are offering their congratulations to Cardinal Robert W. McElroy on his appointment to the Archdiocese of Washington, an influential see that is home to the White House, Congress, and numerous lobbying and nonprofit organizations.
Philadelphia archbishop unveils new evangelization plan with 50 ‘missionary hubs’
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia has announced a new initiative to open hearts, rather than shutter parishes, in countering declining numbers both of faithful and of active priests in an archdiocese he has long called home.
Family credits ‘Little Cajun Saint’ for healthy ‘miracle child’ born after dire diagnosis
A young Catholic family in New York state is crediting their newborn baby’s apparent healing in the womb from a potentially fatal diagnosis to the intercession of Charlene Marie Richard, a devout Catholic girl who died of leukemia in Louisiana — and is now on the path to possible sainthood.
Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington’s shepherd
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego has been appointed the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, following Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American cardinal, the Vatican announced Jan. 6.
Religious freedom ‘getting worse’ in Russia, Belarus and central Asia, says expert
OSV News recently spoke with researcher Felix Corley of Forum 18 — a news service that partners with the Norwegian Helsinki Committee in defending freedom of religion, thought and conscience — on religious freedom in Russia, Belarus, occupied Ukraine and other nations in the region.
Catholic high schools mourn alums among New Orleans victims
Several Catholic high schools are mourning former students among the victims of a Jan. 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans.