Russia’s extensive drone attack on Kyiv Nov. 25 damaged the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.
Antonio Banderas: ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ shows simple message of love
A new musical retelling of Jesus Christ’s birth starring Antonio Banderas makes it “very easy and simple for families” to experience the wonder of the Nativity story, which at heart is about love, the actor told OSV News.
Parishes play ‘vital role’ in bringing Christ to the world, say bishops
Parishes play a “vital role” in bringing Christ’s transformative love to the world, said two U.S. bishops as a key document on social ministry marks its 30th year.
Remembering Soviet-era genocide of Ukraine, ecumenical service prays ‘hope’ overcomes ‘hatred’
As hundreds gathered to commemorate a Soviet-era genocide against Ukrainians, “our hearts, our hope, our prayer” will conquer the hatred and violence that fuel war, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Religious sister killed in Pa. car accident en route to promote vocations
Sister Augustine Marie (Georganne) Molnar, 43, was killed Nov. 18 in a head-on automobile accident on Route 183 in Jefferson Township, according to the Berks County, Pa., coroner.
Haiti hospital attack shows ‘those most in need’ pay price of violence, says CRS rep
A recent attack on a hospital in Haiti underscores the desperate condition of that nation’s civilians, a Catholic Relief Services official told OSV News.
Really want to end abortion? Then heal sexual brokenness
The pro-life battle for hearts doesn’t start at the threshold of the abortion clinic, and it doesn’t end at courtrooms or state legislatures.
Archbishop Gudziak: As bishops tackle mental health crisis, parishes can bring comfort through community
As the U.S. Catholic bishops begin to tackle the issue of mental health amid a national crisis, parishes can ease the pain of mental illness by “helping people to be together” in community and solidarity, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Synod, Eucharist are interconnected, with work needed to live out fullness of both, say bishops
The Eucharist and synodality are interconnected, said prelates attending the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual fall plenary assembly Nov. 13-16. Synodality, they said, ensures the faithful’s communication so the church can fulfill its Eucharistic mission.
Bishop Strickland removal is ‘administrative, not penal,’ says canon law expert
The removal of Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, is an administrative rather than penal action, a canon law scholar told OSV News.
‘God dwells here’: Experts cite three keys to keep churches holy during secular use
Canon law, communication and a “new mindfulness” of God’s presence can safeguard the sanctity of Catholic churches during occasional secular use, diocesan experts told OSV News.
Cardinal Dolan sharply rebukes surging religious hatred in U.S. amid Israel-Hamas war
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has issued a sharp rebuke against surging religious hatred in the U.S. amid the Israel-Hamas war.