Biden discusses war, humanitarian concerns in Ukraine with Pope Francis’ envoy July 19, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis has sent Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, his special envoy, to Washington as part of his ongoing humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine.
USCCB ‘rejoices’ at announcement of two cardinals-designate with ‘deep ties’ to U.S. July 10, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News On behalf of the bishops of the United States, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered his congratulations and prayers July 9 upon Pope Francis’ announcement of the creation of 21 new cardinals.
Catholic hospitals must be free to function according to teachings July 4, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Religious Freedom Catholic health care services should not be involved in any procedure that would assist in the physical “transition” of a person from his or her biological sex.
Religious leaders plead for dialogue and peace as violent riots convulse France July 3, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The leaders of the Conference of Religious Leaders in France, representing Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Buddhist communities, issued a June 30 joint statement appealing for peace, harmony and fraternity amid violent protests that have engulfed the country.
10 Saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist June 25, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Saints One would guess that most saints would have a devotion to the Eucharist, but here are 10 saints to learn more about and ask to intercede for us during the National Eucharistic Revival. Blessed Carlo Acutis Born in 1991, Blessed Carlo Acutis was a young Italian boy who had a great love for Jesus in […]
LA archbishop calls for ‘respect’ for others’ beliefs ahead of Dodger honors for ‘Sisters’ drag group June 19, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez called for “respect for the belief of others” at a noon Mass hours before the Los Angeles Dodgers honored a controversial drag group at its annual Pride Night event.
Eucharistic processions on Corpus Christi around U.S. promote devotion to Real Presence June 14, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Over the centuries, the tradition of processing with the Eucharist through the streets on the feast of Corpus Christi has spread throughout the Catholic Church and become a revered tradition for Catholics all over the world.
Bishops to Congress, faithful: Fight increasing online child exploitation June 12, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to join them in asking Congress to protect children online, both from viewing pornography and from becoming victims of child pornography and exploitation.
Missouri-based network connects abortion survivors worldwide June 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Melissa Ohden, who joined the Catholic Church in 2014, belongs to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Gladstone, Mo. She leads the Abortion Survivors Network, the world’s only organization dedicated to providing “a safe place for (abortion) survivors to finally share their story, be themselves, be vulnerable, to finally heal.”
Survey: permanent deacon numbers in U.S. expected ‘to remain stable’ but continue slow decline June 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Results of an annual survey on the permanent diaconate of the U.S. Catholic Church show the estimated number of deacons in active ministry was 13,695 in 2022, the lowest since 2011.
During Super Bowl winners’ White House visit, Kansas City Chiefs kicker champions pro-life message June 8, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Sports, World News The Kansas City Chiefs were honored with a June 6 invitation to the White House by President Joe Biden following their victory in this year’s Super Bowl. The visit took an unexpected turn as Harrison Butker, the kicker who secured the game-winning field goal, used the occasion to shed light on the most vulnerable.
Pope prays for Indian train crash victims during Angelus June 5, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Government authorities were working to get rail services back in operation in the district of Balasore after the deadliest train crash in India in decades killed 275 people and injured at least 1,000 June 2.
