Mientras mortíferos incendios arrasan Los Ángeles, los católicos se están movilizando para ayudar a los afectados.
Catholics rally to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims
As deadly wildfires ravage Los Angeles, Catholics are mobilizing to help those impacted.
Fellow bishops welcome Cardinal McElroy’s appointment to Washington Archdiocese
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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’
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.