Ukraine’s Independence Day, celebrated on Aug. 24, is “like a July 4th,” said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak of Philadelphia, head of Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S.
‘Unintentional antisemitism’: Catholics make common mistakes about Jesus’ Jewish identity, says scholar
Confusion about Jesus’ Jewish identity persists, despite almost six decades of Catholic Church teaching on how to present Jews and Judaism in catechesis and preaching.
Russian Orthodox Church plays ‘leading role’ in efforts to destroy Ukraine, says Catholic archbishop
The Russian Orthodox Church is playing a “leading role” in efforts to destroy Ukraine and Ukrainians, said a Ukrainian Catholic archbishop.
‘Heed their cries and help’: U.S. bishop pleads for hungry as Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain
As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain exports — which feed millions in several nations — a U.S. bishop is calling on global leaders to ensure food security.
Box office hit ‘Sound of Freedom’ draws kudos, concerns from human trafficking experts
A summer box office hit is garnering both kudos and concerns for its approach to the issue of child trafficking.
Several St. Louis parish mergers on hold as parishioners appeal to Vatican
Mergers for several Archdiocese of St. Louis parishes are temporarily on hold pending an appeal to the Vatican by parishioners.
Ukraine officially moves Christmas observance to Dec. 25 in ‘huge cultural shift’
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a bill moving the official observance of Christmas Day to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, when Moscow and the Russian Orthodox Church mark the holiday.
Ukraine Orthodox priests call for break with Moscow after cathedral attack
Priests of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church have called for breaking ties with the Russian Orthodox Church, following a Russian attack on Odesa that destroyed a historic cathedral while killing two and injuring at least 22, including four children.
NFP a ‘skill set’ to for showing ‘Christ is involved’ in marriage, family life, say experts
Natural family planning, or NFP, provides “a skill set” to help Catholic and Christian couples “live out their beliefs that Christ is involved” in marriage and family life, a national expert told OSV News.
WYD Ukrainian Catholics want world to know ‘what Ukraine’s sacrifice really means’
As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, young Ukrainian Catholics from the U.S. are traveling to World Youth Day with a mix of hope, excitement and urgency.
Archbishop: Nuclear weapons ‘scary, difficult topic’ Catholics must face
The issue of nuclear weapons is a “scary, difficult topic” but one “we have to face,” especially as Catholics, Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester said.
New poll on declining faith should prompt greater witness, experts say
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.













