Ukraine officially moves Christmas observance to Dec. 25 in ‘huge cultural shift’ August 1, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News 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 July 31, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News 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.
Archbishop: Nuclear weapons ‘scary, difficult topic’ Catholics must face July 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News 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.
WYD Ukrainian Catholics want world to know ‘what Ukraine’s sacrifice really means’ July 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 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.
NFP a ‘skill set’ to for showing ‘Christ is involved’ in marriage, family life, say experts July 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News 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.
New poll on declining faith should prompt greater witness, experts say July 25, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News 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.
U.S archbishops lead ‘pilgrimage of peace’ to Japan, call for nuclear disarmament July 24, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Two U.S. archbishops are leading a “Pilgrimage of Peace” to Japan, hoping to promote global nuclear disarmament.
Invoking Mary’s protection, Ukrainian villager shared faith under brutal occupation July 23, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News In a Ukrainian village some 50 miles outside Kyiv, a retired music teacher became an unlikely catechist — and lifesaver — as Russian troops brutally attacked several residents.
Black, African Catholic national gatherings nurture missionary disciples for church, society July 20, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Three events in July are bringing Black and African Catholics from across the country together in faith, fellowship and a deeper understanding of missionary discipleship.
Catholic University calls for emergency meetings with Washington police after nearby attacks July 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The Catholic University of America has requested emergency meetings with Washington police following two recent off-campus attacks that occurred in the days after the killing of a beloved Kentucky teacher during an apparent robbery that took place in front of a university building.
Ukraine’s military chaplains ‘in position’ on front line, ‘ready to heal the wounds of war’ July 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian military chaplains told OSV News they’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their troops across a long front line, while readying themselves for a post-war ministry of healing throughout their nation.
Pro-life advocates take ‘moment to regroup’ after Maine expands abortion access July 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News With Maine set to broadly expand access to abortion, pro-life advocates in that state are taking “a moment to regroup,” said an official from the Diocese of Portland.
