Question Corner: Why can’t non-Catholics receive Communion? February 26, 2025By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Question Corner Under ordinary circumstances, the church does not allow non-Catholics to receive Holy Communion. But this discipline is not meant to “keep people away from Jesus.”
Tens of thousands of Israelis line streets for funeral procession for Bibas family February 26, 2025By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News Tens of thousands of mourners Feb. 26 lined the streets as the funeral procession for Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, made its way nearly 40 miles from Rishon Lezion in central Israel to Tsoher Regional Cemetery in southern Israel.
Even from hospital, pope gives powerful witness of faith, prelates say February 26, 2025By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite his illness, age and hospitalization, Pope Francis is still demonstrating his deep faith and exercising his role as pontiff, said a cardinal who once served as an auxiliary bishop of Rome. “The pope offers profound meaning to human suffering — that same suffering that he himself has always flagged as […]
Pope’s condition shows ‘further slight improvement’ February 26, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ condition showed “further slight improvement” in the previous 24 hours, the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin Feb. 26.
Pope establishes commission to boost donations to the Holy See February 26, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News To support the service of the Apostolic See and considering the current economic situation,” Pope Francis established a permanent Vatican commission dedicated to boosting donations to the Holy See through targeted campaigns.
Archbishop Lori issues merger decree for two East Baltimore parishes February 26, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come Archbishop William E. Lori issued a decree Feb. 22 for the merger of St. Leo the Great Parish in Little Italy and nearby St. Vincent de Paul Parish. The merger is effective July 1.
For those who embrace Christ’s love, death is not the end, pope writes February 26, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News For those who recognize Christ as the savior, death is not an end or a form of “annihilation,” Pope Francis wrote in his general audience catechesis. It is a kind of “sister” that introduces the faithful departed to true life.
Supreme Court declines to hear abortion clinic ‘bubble zone’ challenges February 26, 2025By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court will not hear a pair of cases that may have allowed sidewalk counselors and protesters at abortion clinics to get as close as 8 feet away from people entering them.
Summer camps combine academics with fun for a glimpse of Catholic colleges February 26, 2025By Deidre C. Mays Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized For 50 high-achieving high school students, the First Ascent program at Mount St. Mary’s University last summer was more than just a week on the Emmitsburg campus. It was a glimpse into college life, complete with academics, community building and personal growth.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon February 26, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Reviving monasticism February 26, 2025By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Vocations Monasticism first emerged as a lay movement focused on cultivating a deep and radical love for both God and neighbor.
Analysis: Will climate goals survive dismantling of Biden-era green initiatives? February 26, 2025By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News Pope Francis has made ecology a signature issue of his pontificate, penning “Laudato Si’,” a 2015 encyclical, and “Laudate Deum,” a 2023 apostolic exhortation, to address it.
