New York AG sues Red Rose Rescue over disruptive tactics at abortion clinics June 13, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The confrontational tactics of the Michigan-based pro-life group Red Rose Rescue have been met with a federal lawsuit from New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the group’s activists of “terrorizing” patients and staff at abortion clinics in the state.
New eucharistic procession aims to bring Christ into the U.S. capital’s public square May 7, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Unlike large processions that circle churches, the procession Father Trullols has in mind aims to bring the Eucharistic Jesus literally out into the public square.
Movie Review: ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ April 13, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews There are religious underpinnings to the fact-based emergency-in-the-air drama “On a Wing and a Prayer,” which is streaming now on Amazon Prime.
Movie Review: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ March 31, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews A voyage through the forbidding landscape known to insiders as the Underdark is as jolly as a skip down the Yellow Brick Road in “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” (Paramount).
A ‘nation of immigrants’ should identify with migrants’ plight and human dignity, says Boston cardinal March 24, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A political climate hostile to the needs and existence of immigrants is not only morally wrong, it also weakens the structures of democratic governments, said Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley of Boston.
Movie Review: ‘Scream VI’ March 10, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The dreary horror flick “Scream VI” is the latest entry in a franchise that now looks desperate for ways to rejigger its formula of attractive young actors getting stabbed by its trademark masked killer, Ghostface.
‘Bravo Mayor Adams!’ NYC mayor’s speech on state and religion draws Catholic kudos March 2, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News Blunt remarks by New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a Feb. 28 interfaith breakfast made waves amid critics’ accusations of intolerance. However, some Catholic leaders praised the mayor’s remarks about the importance of faith to society as being on point.
Looking for Lenten retreats? Here’s a sampling of what’s online or in-person February 25, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News Personal reflections are always an option for American Catholics on Ash Wednesday and beyond, but there are a wide range of experiences for those who want to participate in a group setting, including parish-level events and European travel. And virtual worship, so essential during the pandemic, is still making strides, even though Zoom events seem an awkward memory of a bad time.
At U.S. House hearing, pope urged to speak out ‘strongly’ about Nicaragua December 16, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, U.S. Congress, Vatican, World News Bianca Jagger, a native of Nicaragua who heads her own human rights commission, said she had pleaded with the pope to condemn the regime of Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua’s president since 2007, and also has appealed to Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes of Managua and to the country’s conference of bishops.
Speakers outline medical, societal trends threatening Catholic health care November 19, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News The inaugural Symposium for the Advancement of Catholic Health Care on Nov. 12 didn’t try to advance policy proposals, but it had a single message: Keep fighting.
Priest from Buffalo is on slow path to sainthood October 28, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Father Nelson Baker, who served at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Buffalo after his ordination in 1876, was beloved in his lifetime for his charitable efforts for the poor, including serving thousands of meals during the depths of the Great Depression.
‘Walking with Moms in Need’ helps expectant, new moms ‘where they’re at’ October 18, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Dioceses and parish volunteers who have embraced the “Walking with Moms in Need” initiative are still in the early stages of assessing its effectiveness.
