Strengthening religious practice could help reverse demographic crisis, says Irish study February 9, 2025By Sarah Mac Donald OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Respect Life, World News A decline in religion will likely deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis, according to a new study by a pro-family and pro-life Irish institute.
Hope chosen as theme to celebrate grandparents and elderly during Jubilee February 9, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vatican, World News “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” is the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly which will be observed in the Catholic Church July 27.
Black Catholics are determined to stay, rebuild in community ravaged by wildfires February 9, 2025By Natalie Romano OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Disaster Relief, News, World News Even though the flames that killed at least 17 people in Altadena are no longer a threat, the loss of community lingers — particularly for the city’s African American residents, some of whom are Catholic.
Pro-life groups welcome British cardinal’s attack on ‘irresponsible’ assisted suicide bill February 8, 2025By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Pro-life groups welcomed comments by the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales bitterly criticizing attempts by government-aligned parliamentarians to rush through a bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide.
Faith and the final frontier: Jesuit astronomer releases guide to the cosmos February 8, 2025By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Books, News, Vatican, World News Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, who has led the observatory since 2015, shares his journey of becoming a Jesuit astronomer, explains the compatibility of science and faith and guides readers on how to look at the heavens in a new book released Feb. 4 by Loyola Press.
Ski park’s new giant statue of Mary shows ‘deep connection’ to area’s ‘beauty, tranquility’ February 8, 2025By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The 20-foot-tall Our Lady of Mount Shasta was unveiled this past December to much fanfare and applause at the ski park.
Bishop Barron: Marriage ‘a source of hope’ and ‘antidote to loneliness’ February 7, 2025By Gina Christian Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News Ahead of national and international celebrations of matrimony, Bishop Robert E. Barron said that marriage is “a source of hope for all generations.”
Movie Review: ‘Love Hurts’ February 7, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Enjoyable humor and a touch of romance do increase the appeal of the otherwise frenetic actioner “Love Hurts” (Universal). A barrage of obscenities in the script, as well as fleeting forays into visual grisliness, are less welcome elements.
Regnum Christi announces Vatican approval of its statutes February 7, 2025By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: News, Uncategorized, Vatican, Vocations, World News The Regnum Christi Federation, which includes the Legionaries of Christ, says the Vatican has given the federation’s statutes “definitive approval.”
Attacker of Baltimore pro-life advocates found guilty of assault February 7, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life A jury in Baltimore Circuit Court found Patrick Brice guilty Feb. 6 on two counts of second-degree assault and two counts of reckless endangerment for attacking two pro-life supporters May 23, 2023, outside a Planned Parenthood facility on North Howard Street in Baltimore.
Human trafficking is a disgrace, pope says on eve of world day of prayer February 7, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The fight against human trafficking requires a global response and coordinated efforts at every level, Pope Francis said.
Higher mission: Military, police recommit to faith during Jubilee February 7, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News A group of U.S. pilgrims who crossed the threshold of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Mary Major Feb. 6 have traveled the world on the orders of superiors, but no one ordered them to make this trip and that made a huge difference, they said.
