Catholics rally to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims January 9, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News As deadly wildfires ravage Los Angeles, Catholics are mobilizing to help those impacted.
Fellow bishops welcome Cardinal McElroy’s appointment to Washington Archdiocese January 9, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News 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’ January 7, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News 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 January 7, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News 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 January 6, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News 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 January 3, 2025By Gina Christian Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, War in Ukraine, World News 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 January 2, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Several Catholic high schools are mourning former students among the victims of a Jan. 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans.
Olivia Hussey, known for roles as Mary and Mother Teresa, dies at 73 December 31, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, Obituaries, World News Olivia Hussey, known for her iconic on-screen portrayals of Mary and Mother Teresa, died Dec. 27 at age 73 at her California home, according to a statement released by her family the following day.
Bishop J. Gregory Kelly named to Texas diocese after Bishop Strickland’s removal December 23, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop J. Gregory Kelly of Dallas as bishop of Tyler, Texas.
Young man with Down syndrome named first ‘Angel of St. Pio’ December 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News A young man with Down syndrome has been named the first “Angel of St. Pio” by the Saint Pio Foundation for his profound devotion to the beloved saint — and for his faithful perseverance in overcoming extraordinary challenges.
Benedictine abbot, retired professor, goes back to high school as ‘lifelong learner’ December 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Schools, World News A Benedictine abbot, former college professor and secondary education teacher is now among the students at his abbey’s Catholic high school, proving that — as he told OSV News — “all of us should continue to be learners our entire life long.
New Orleans priest gets life in prison for 1970s rape of Catholic student December 20, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A retired New Orleans priest who walked back a public admission of sexual abuse will spend his remaining years behind bars, after pleading guilty to charges for offenses dating from 1975-1976.
