Pope Francis plans to ask Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, to resign in response to a Vatican-ordered investigation of sexual abuse cover-up and financial mismanagement, according to a report by The Pillar.
New Barbie seen as affirmation of children with Down syndrome even while abortion claims more of them
More than just a toy, the doll becomes “an affirmation of who they are. It’s an acknowledgment that a major toy company has created a doll that looks like them,” Bradford said, “and represents who they are.”
Maternity homes offer a ‘haven’ that gives moms chance at ‘directional change’ in life
Through a homelessness services agency, Verriotto was connected with Good Counsel Homes, a Secaucus, New Jersey-based ministry that has been providing residential care for homeless pregnant women for almost four decades.
Parish cybersecurity at risk, but there’s hope, say experts
Cybersecurity at Catholic parishes is less robust than it could be, but several free and low-cost resources — along with a healthy dose of common sense — can bolster technology defenses.
Catholic nurses care for body and soul as part of long tradition of care, say experts
Every year the U.S. marks National Nurses Week May 6-12, ending on the birthday of nursing and social reform pioneer Florence Nightingale.
Possible eucharistic miracle in Connecticut under Vatican investigation
A possible eucharistic miracle in Connecticut is now under investigation by the Vatican.
After multiple mass shootings, Atlanta archbishop calls for ‘prayer that leads to action’
“Prayer that leads to action” is needed to counter a bewildering rise in mass shootings and gun violence, said Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer.
Atlanta police apprehend suspected shooter who left one dead, four injured
Five women were shot, one fatally, in the waiting room of a medical office in Atlanta May 3, sparking area lockdowns and a manhunt that lasted into the late evening.
Russia’s seizure of Ukraine nuclear power plant a global threat and ‘wake-up call,’ say experts
Russia’s seizure of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine has undermined global nuclear security, while serving as a “wake-up call” to ending energy dependence on Russia, said experts at a recent panel discussion hosted by a Catholic college.
‘Dios está con nosotros’ en medio del mal, dice un diácono de Texas después de un tiroteo masivo
Mientras una pequeña comunidad de Texas se enfrenta a un tiroteo masivo, una parroquia católica está recurriendo a la oración y a la confianza en Dios.
‘God is with us’ amid evil of mass shooting, says Texas deacon
As a small Texas community grapples with a mass shooting, a Catholic parish is turning to prayer and trust in God.
Humility, prayer, real friendship required for evangelization, say new Vatican consultants
Two newly appointed Vatican consultants on evangelization told OSV News that prayer, humility and authentic friendship are key to spreading the Gospel, particularly among youth and young adults.