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.
Catholic University calls for emergency meetings with Washington police after nearby attacks July 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The Catholic University of America has requested emergency meetings with Washington police following two recent off-campus attacks that occurred in the days after the killing of a beloved Kentucky teacher during an apparent robbery that took place in front of a university building.
Ukraine’s military chaplains ‘in position’ on front line, ‘ready to heal the wounds of war’ July 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian military chaplains told OSV News they’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their troops across a long front line, while readying themselves for a post-war ministry of healing throughout their nation.
Pro-life advocates take ‘moment to regroup’ after Maine expands abortion access July 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News With Maine set to broadly expand access to abortion, pro-life advocates in that state are taking “a moment to regroup,” said an official from the Diocese of Portland.
Líderes católicos llaman a la oración y la acción después de la ola de tiroteos durante el feriado del 4 de julio en EE.UU. July 7, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: En Español Líderes católicos de todo el país están pidiendo oración y acción después de que la violencia armada marcó el fin de semana largo del 4 de julio en varios estados.
Russia launches ‘barbaric attack’ on civilians near Ukrainian Catholic University July 6, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News A Catholic university community in western Ukraine is reeling from a July 6 missile attack on the city of Lviv, located less than 50 miles from the Polish border.
Catholic leaders call for prayer, action after wave of July 4 holiday shootings across US July 6, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Catholic leaders throughout the country are calling for prayer and action after gun violence scarred the July 4 holiday weekend in several states.
Beloved high school teacher robbed before gun-slaying on Catholic University campus, says family July 5, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News An apparent murder on the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington was “not a random incident,” and poses “no present danger” to the university community, according to police and university officials.
New Haven churches merged into new parish named for Knights of Columbus founder July 5, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News A priest on the road to sainthood, who has united millions of Catholic men across the world, is drawing faithful together in the town where he first served.
