40 faith leaders call on Trump, Rubio to help return abducted Ukrainian children April 4, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized Forty religious leaders have sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for the return of nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to Russia and Russian-controlled territories.
Archbishop encourages hope as death toll in Myanmar surpasses 3,000 April 4, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News Burmese Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay said that despite the suffering caused by the deadly earthquake, the people of Myanmar are clinging to hope in God’s mercy.
International members tour St. Vincent de Paul programs in Baltimore April 4, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore For the first time in its history, the International Council General Society of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (CGI), met in the United States the week of March 31.
Vatican, Russian foreign ministers discuss ending war in Ukraine April 4, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Vatican and Russian foreign ministers discussed “initiatives aimed at stopping the military actions” in Ukraine during a phone call April 4.
Jubilee renewal of faith builds confidence in God’s presence, pope says April 4, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Saying “yes” to God’s plan for one’s life does not mean everything will be easy, but it does mean knowing that God is there and will help, Pope Francis said.
Pope is following doctors’ orders for his convalescence, Vatican says April 4, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News During his second week back at the Vatican after a long hospitalization, Pope Francis continued to follow his doctors’ orders to stay home, avoid visitors and keep up with respiratory and physical therapy, the Vatican press office said.
Papal preacher: Resurrection is power rooted in love, not domination April 4, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Lent, News, Vatican, World News Jesus’ resurrection is not a triumphant display of power over his enemies, but rather a quiet, radical act of love that invites believers to rise from their own failures with joy and humility, the preacher of the papal household said.
Kansas pastor fatally shot; Archbishop Naumann prays for priest and perpetrator April 4, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, World News The pastor of a parish in Seneca, Kan., was shot in his rectory and later died of his injuries at a local hospital April 3.
Health care access and the common good: What should Americans expect? April 4, 2025By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Social Teaching, Health Care, News, World News In a system not impervious to market forces, the health outcomes Americans expect and what they actually receive may seem like two different things — and may also lead Catholics to wonder what’s morally required from networks forced to consider both care delivery and the bottom line.
Movie Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ April 4, 2025By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Motion pictures based on popular video games may have found their perfected form in “A Minecraft Movie” (Warner Bros.).
Eastern Catholics help church be fully ‘catholic,’ speakers say April 4, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, World News The Eastern Catholic churches are not an “anomaly” or an “ecclesial monstrosity” but are Catholic communities with their own liturgical, theological, spiritual and canonical heritage that help make the church truly catholic, said Maronite Archbishop Michel Jalakh.
Catholic Charities USA head awarded Notre Dame’s prestigious Laetare Medal April 4, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Colleges, News, World News The University of Notre Dame announced March 30 that Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the school’s Laetare Medal.
