‘Heed their cries and help’: U.S. bishop pleads for hungry as Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain August 8, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain exports — which feed millions in several nations — a U.S. bishop is calling on global leaders to ensure food security.
Box office hit ‘Sound of Freedom’ draws kudos, concerns from human trafficking experts August 4, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News A summer box office hit is garnering both kudos and concerns for its approach to the issue of child trafficking.
Several St. Louis parish mergers on hold as parishioners appeal to Vatican August 3, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Mergers for several Archdiocese of St. Louis parishes are temporarily on hold pending an appeal to the Vatican by parishioners.
Ukraine officially moves Christmas observance to Dec. 25 in ‘huge cultural shift’ August 1, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a bill moving the official observance of Christmas Day to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, when Moscow and the Russian Orthodox Church mark the holiday.
Ukraine Orthodox priests call for break with Moscow after cathedral attack July 31, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Priests of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church have called for breaking ties with the Russian Orthodox Church, following a Russian attack on Odesa that destroyed a historic cathedral while killing two and injuring at least 22, including four children.
Archbishop: Nuclear weapons ‘scary, difficult topic’ Catholics must face July 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The issue of nuclear weapons is a “scary, difficult topic” but one “we have to face,” especially as Catholics, Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester said.
NFP a ‘skill set’ to for showing ‘Christ is involved’ in marriage, family life, say experts July 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News Natural family planning, or NFP, provides “a skill set” to help Catholic and Christian couples “live out their beliefs that Christ is involved” in marriage and family life, a national expert told OSV News.
WYD Ukrainian Catholics want world to know ‘what Ukraine’s sacrifice really means’ July 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, young Ukrainian Catholics from the U.S. are traveling to World Youth Day with a mix of hope, excitement and urgency.
New poll on declining faith should prompt greater witness, experts say July 25, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News A new survey indicates belief in spiritual entities continues to decline in the U.S. — and evangelization leaders say the data is a call for Catholics to examine their own witness to their faith.
U.S archbishops lead ‘pilgrimage of peace’ to Japan, call for nuclear disarmament July 24, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Two U.S. archbishops are leading a “Pilgrimage of Peace” to Japan, hoping to promote global nuclear disarmament.
Invoking Mary’s protection, Ukrainian villager shared faith under brutal occupation July 23, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News In a Ukrainian village some 50 miles outside Kyiv, a retired music teacher became an unlikely catechist — and lifesaver — as Russian troops brutally attacked several residents.
Black, African Catholic national gatherings nurture missionary disciples for church, society July 20, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Three events in July are bringing Black and African Catholics from across the country together in faith, fellowship and a deeper understanding of missionary discipleship.
