St. John Paul II hailed as model for Catholics to fight rising scourge of antisemitism March 12, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, World News St. John Paul II’s example as a strong bridge-builder between Catholicism and Judaism should be used against enduring antisemitism, especially in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel that killed 1,200 people, according to a theologian who wrote a two-volume biography of one of the longest serving popes.
Indianapolis Archdiocese probes parish’s alleged eucharistic miracle March 4, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of Indianapolis said an investigation of an alleged eucharistic miracle is underway at a southeast Indiana church where it reportedly took place in late February.
Suicide survivors testify to life’s goodness amid suffering in hearing on assisted suicide bills March 1, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The introduction of physician-assisted suicide bills in both houses of the Illinois Legislature during this legislative session has opponents lending their voices and life examples to the cause against hastening death as a way to avoid suffering.
Coalition aims to have an active prison ministry in all U.S. dioceses, get more laity involved February 22, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Prison Ministry, World News Those who accompany the incarcerated have said there is a lot to do in ministering to a population that has committed crimes and had to live with the consequences of those actions.
HHS issues new ‘sex-based definitions’ following Trump executive orders February 21, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Feb. 19 it has started to send out guidance on “clear sex-based definitions” to government agencies, outside organizations and the public.
Advocacy group launches Philippine database on abuse; cardinal reiterates need for accountability February 5, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News An international online database of clergy who face allegations or have been convicted of child sexual abuse launched its Philippine listing Jan. 29, drawing a sharp response from the Philippine bishops’ conference, which reiterated the need for efforts to hold the church accountable for abuse.
Exorcist pleads not guilty to battery charge over alleged incident during relics tour February 3, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Father Carlos Martins, a known exorcist and co-host of “The Exorcist Files” podcast, pleaded not guilty Jan. 27 in an Illinois court to a misdemeanor charge of battery over an alleged incident that took place during a national relic tour.
Black Nazarene draws massive crowds to traditional Philippine procession January 9, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The streets of the Philippine capital of Manila were packed Jan. 9 with throngs of faithful devotees jostling for a brush with the encased icon of the Black Nazarene.
Jail ministry, little noticed but in demand, ‘helps people hear the voice of Christ’ January 5, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Social Justice, World News The work of Catholic prison and jail ministry has been carried out in the United States for decades, according to members of the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition.
Ascension to sell 9 Illinois hospitals to for-profit health system January 3, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized The largest Catholic health system in Illinois cleared a significant step in the process of trying to sell more than half of its hospitals in the state to a for-profit health system.
Filipino Simbang Gabi Masses more and more rooted in the US December 22, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments The Masses, called “Simbang Gabi” or “Night Mass,” are mostly on an evening anticipatory schedule. Filipino-Americans have brought the tradition to their adopted homeland and added some multicultural flair to their celebrations.
Rwandan genocide shaped his vision of priesthood, Japanese cardinal-designate says November 30, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, a recently announced cardinal-designate, first met Pope Francis on the first Friday of this year’s Synod on Synodality in Rome.
