Catholic experts share tips for navigating Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day February 13, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Saints, World News Catholic couples and liturgical experts are advising how to observe Ash Wednesday — the beginning of the Latin Church’s penitential season of Lent leading up to Easter — which falls on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, this year.
March for Life 2024 aims to make abortion ‘unthinkable’ in American culture January 17, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News This year, the national March for Life in Washington Jan. 19 promises to empower women facing unexpected pregnancies with the message that they are not alone — and that the pro-life movement is ready and waiting to help them choose life for their baby.
La Marcha por la Vida 2024 tiene como objetivo hacer que el aborto sea ‘impensable’ en la cultura estadounidense January 16, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: En Español Este año, la Marcha por la Vida que tendrá lugar en Washington D.C. el 19 de enero promete empoderar a las mujeres que enfrentan embarazos inesperados con el mensaje de que no están solas y que el movimiento provida está listo y esperando para ayudar a quienes eligen la vida para su bebé.
Rob Schneider opens up about his Catholic conversion and the life of faith January 6, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News In 2023, actor and comedian Rob Schneider celebrated his first Christmas as a Catholic.
Perinatal hospice and palliative care offers alternative to abortion, experts say January 6, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Perinatal hospice and palliative care supports both mother and child from the time of diagnosis through the baby’s death while prioritizing quality of life and comfort.
Sometimes called ‘little Lent,’ Advent zeros in on preparation, which can include penitence December 1, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Feature, News, World News Advent marks the beginning of the church’s liturgical year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The name “Advent” hints at its meaning: It comes from the Latin word “advenire,” which translates to “to come to” or “to arrive.” The season begins Dec. 3 this year.
U.S. bishops move forward with Institute on the Catechism November 16, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2023, World News Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn., provided an update on the newly launched Institute on the Catechism to the U.S. Catholic bishops Nov. 15 during their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.
Bishops OK supplements to ‘Faithful Citizenship,’ affirm abortion ‘preeminent’ among issues November 15, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The U.S. Catholic bishops approved supplements to “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” — a teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics — on Nov. 15 during their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.
Scholars, Catholics call St. Therese’s ‘little way’ relevant today after pope’s letter October 23, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Carmelite scholars and everyday Catholics are welcoming Pope Francis’ new apostolic letter about St. Therese of Lisieux, a 19th-century French Carmelite nun beloved worldwide for her “little way” of childlike trust and confidence in God’s merciful love.
As FDA considers artificial wombs, ethicist recommends ‘courage and caution’ October 13, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Catholics should approach the issue of artificial wombs with both courage and caution, an ethicist stressed after U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers met about the new technology.
As U.S. maternal mortality rises, pro-life leaders call for ‘Care for Her Act’ July 7, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News The proposed “Care for Her Act” promises to provide what its title suggests: support for women, specifically pregnant and parenting women.
Hit-making Christian musician now a Catholic priest July 2, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News For Father Crabtree, music drove him closer to Christ and, eventually, closer to the church.
