Diocesan hermit-theologian warned bishop ‘transgender hermit’ proposal would ‘misuse’ church law June 7, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News A Kentucky bishop’s decision to endorse a hermit who publicly identified as transgender has raised a number of questions and concerns — particularly from another diocesan hermit and theologian, who had counseled the bishop in writing nearly two years before that approving the individual as a hermit would “misuse” canon law governing that vocation, and set a precedent that could endanger the future of eremitical life itself.
Greensburg Diocese asks police to investigate possible cover-up of staff criminal record May 31, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A Pennsylvania diocese has asked police to investigate after parish staff — overseen by a beloved pastor — possibly concealed a now-former employee’s criminal record, which includes a recent arrest on charges involving sexual offenses against a minor, as well as charges dating back to 2001-2002 for lewdness, indecent exposure and drug possession.
Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ May 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, Synodality, World News Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S.
Amid horrors of war, Ukrainian youth make pilgrimage to Medjugorje, praying for peace May 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News A group of Ukrainian youth have made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, asking Mary to bring peace as Russia doubles down on its 11-year war in Ukraine and brutally targets civilians.
Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico May 28, 2024By Gina Christian Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A former Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe, N.M., ended his life ahead of a May 24 hearing on criminal charges of sexual abuse.
Christ offers ‘future with hope’ amid mental illness, writes bishop after bout with depression May 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Now, after experiencing “the depths of darkness,” Bishop Conley said he has emerged with “joy and an even deeper love for our Lord” — and he has written a new pastoral letter to help others struggling with mental illness do the same.
Carlo Acutis’ canonization news leaves U.S. devotees ‘over the moon’ with joy May 24, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News On May 23, Pope Francis formally recognized a second miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, clearing the way for him to be formally recognized as a saint of the Catholic Church.
‘Even in bad times, God is good,’ says pastor after devastating Iowa tornado May 22, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News An Iowa parish is working overtime to help its storm-battered community, providing food and aid to both body and soul, while assuring residents of God’s presence even amid life’s darkest moments.
Catholic women, citing church teaching, push back at Butker graduation speech May 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Sports, World News Several Catholic professional women, as well as an order of women religious, have challenged a controversial graduation speech by NFL player Harrison Butker, during which the Kansas City Chiefs placekicker and devout Catholic opined on (among other topics) the role of women in society, and the church’s teaching on natural family planning.
Pope Francis’ CBS interview addresses women deacons, war, migrants, climate change and hope May 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The pope shared his thoughts during a wide-ranging interview with CBS news anchor Norah O’Donnell, his first sit-down interview with a U.S. broadcast network.
In ’60 Minutes’ interview, pope clarifies same-sex blessings, speaks out against war, says clergy abuse can ‘not be tolerated’ May 20, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News In the latest comment from the Vatican on “Fiducia Supplicans,” the controversial declaration issued by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in December 2023 that includes guidelines on the blessing of same-sex couples, Pope Francis clarified that he didn’t allow blessings of “the union” but of “each person.”
Foreign agent law could jeopardize services to those ‘who need them most,’ says Caritas official May 17, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Giving, News, World News The leader of a Catholic nonprofit in the nation of Georgia is speaking out after that country’s parliament passed controversial legislation on foreign agents — a measure she said “risks jeopardizing the provision of services to the beneficiaries who need them the most.”
