Sorrow, anger and renewed calls to support Ukraine have been issued by Ukrainian Catholic and other Ukrainian clergy, following a massive Dec. 29 attack on that nation by Russia.
Christian persecution on the rise globally, but overlooked, says expert
Data shows that Christian persecution is on the rise globally — but that repression remains largely overlooked in the news cycle, one expert told OSV News.
First woman named to key Philadelphia archdiocesan post inspired by faith of other women
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia announced Dec. 1 the appointment of Heather Huot as that archdiocese’s secretary for Catholic Human Services, overseeing three agencies — Catholic Social Services, Catholic Housing and Community Services and Nutritional Development Services — that combine to form the largest faith-based human services provider in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Indiana Catholic women’s college reverses transgender admission policy
A Catholic women’s college has reversed its recently updated admissions policy on applicants who identify as transgender, following public pushback and the local bishop’s call to uphold Catholic teaching on the inherent connection between sex and gender.
Prague archbishop expresses ‘deep sorrow’ after mass shooting at university
Fourteen people were killed and another 25 injured in a Dec. 21 shooting at a university in Prague.
Experts: Vatican declaration on blessings walks a fine line on marriage, pastoral care
A new declaration from the Vatican on pastoral blessings does not change the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, Catholic experts told OSV News, but seeks to extend the church’s accompaniment to those in irregular situations.
Kyiv parish enshrines St. John Paul II relics as sign of ‘strength to endure’ persecution
A Catholic church in Ukraine named for St. Nicholas marked its patron’s feast day by enshrining relics from St. John Paul II, who witnessed the power of faith over authoritarianism.
Nebraska priest dies after attack during apparent rectory break-in
A Nebraska priest has died after being attacked in the rectory of his parish in the early morning before he was to celebrate Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent.
Marie Miller takes music and faith to new level in ‘Woman’
A young singer-songwriter in Nashville, Tenn., is taking her music — and her faith — to a new level with her latest release.
Pope gives Philadelphia three new auxiliary bishops known for humble, ‘zealous hearts’
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is welcoming three new auxiliary bishops — all of whom, as Philadelphia priests, are already home.
Russia bans Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Catholic ministries in occupied region of Ukraine
Russian occupation authorities have banned the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and other Catholic ministries in occupied areas of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to the church’s main communications office in Kyiv.
Las Vegas archbishop is ‘holding close’ victims of university mass shooting
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of Las Vegas said he is “holding close” those affected by a mass shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.