Christian joy is trusting in God in every situation, pope writes April 1, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Christian joy is for everyone, not just for a privileged few, Pope Francis wrote.
God’s mercy, forgiveness pave the path toward hope, pope writes April 1, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News God’s forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote.
Supreme Court hears Catholic agency’s case seeking religious exemption to state program March 31, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, News, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on March 31 heard oral arguments in a case from the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin, in which the agency argued that a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court discounted its religious identity.
Myanmar death toll surpasses 2,000; cardinal calls for immediate ceasefire amid tragedy March 31, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News People in Myanmar are in desperate need of humanitarian supplies and medical support as the death toll from the devastating earthquake that rocked central Myanmar March 28 continues to rise.
Archbishop Lucas of Omaha retires; bishop of Belleville, Ill., succeeds him March 31, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop George J. Lucas, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb., and has appointed Bishop Michael G. McGovern of Belleville, Ill., as his successor.
Pope clears way for three new saints, including first woman from Venezuela March 31, 2025By Justin McLellan OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of three blesseds: an Armenian Catholic archbishop martyred during the Armenian genocide, a lay catechist from Papua New Guinea killed during World War II and a Venezuelan religious sister who dedicated her life to education and the poor.
‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming March 31, 2025By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews “The Resurrection of the Christ” is slated to start filming in August at Rome’s Cinecitta Studios. The film’s release is expected in 2026.
Lourdes bishop covering Father Rupnik’s mosaics on sanctuary’s basilica doors March 31, 2025By Federica Tourn OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes has decided to cover mosaics by Father Marko Rupnik at the entrance of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a move aimed at making the basilica more welcoming for all, particularly victims of abuse.
Pope continues to govern the church, says Vatican secretary of state March 31, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Even on his worst days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was governing the Catholic Church, although on some days, he did not seem to have the energy to sign his full name, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Radio Interview: Why Dante’s ‘Inferno’ matters today March 31, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek speaks with Jason M. Baxter, a professor and executive director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College in Kansas. A convert to Catholicism, Baxter recently published a new English translation of “Inferno” through Angelico Press.
Pope to Jubilee pilgrims: God acts even when we do not see the results March 31, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis encouraged pilgrim groups visiting Rome for the Holy Year to be witnesses of hope and trust in God’s faithfulness, especially in moments of discouragement.
God’s mercy is for everyone; everyone needs healing, pope writes March 31, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News While the 88-year-old pope was back at the Vatican and had appeared briefly on the balcony of Rome’s Gemelli hospital March 23, the Sunday he was discharged, to offer his blessing, he was following doctors’ orders to rest and did not make a televised or public appearance.
