West Virginia diocese welcomes LOUDfence campaign of awareness, support for abuse victims April 13, 2024By Colleen Rowan OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston became the first diocese in the U.S. to participate in LOUDfence, which began with Mass that morning celebrated by Bishop Mark E. Brennan.
Parish priests are lifeline to church’s mission, cardinal says April 13, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News The success of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will much depend on also including parish priests in the process, said Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
No, Richard Dawkins, cultural Christianity is not enough April 13, 2024By Father Patrick Briscoe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary In a striking turn of events, renowned atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins recently declared himself a “cultural Christian” during an interview with Rachel S. Johnson of LBC.
Solar eclipse enlivens hearts across US with the glory of God’s creation April 13, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News The Great North American Eclipse has come and gone into astronomical history — and, according to NASA, the mainland United States will not see another total solar eclipse until 2044.
Father Byron, former economics professor at Loyola University Maryland, recalled as ‘visionary leader’ April 12, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Obituaries, World News Jesuit Father William J. Byron, known for his leadership of Jesuit institutions of higher learning and his many years of lecturing, teaching and writing on the relationship between business practices and Catholic spirituality, died at Manresa Hall, the health center of the Jesuit community at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia April 9. He was 96.
Knights of Columbus donates $100,000 to Key Bridge Relief Fund, donations continue to be received April 12, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News The Knights of Columbus has pledged to donate $100,000 to the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Relief Fund that is dedicated to helping those affected by the Baltimore bridge’s collapse.
Pew report: Most U.S. Catholics approve of pope, but data reflects political divides April 12, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A new report shows most U.S. Catholics approve of Pope Francis — but his ratings have slipped in the past few years, marked by political divides.
Report: Children ‘let down’ by a lack of research on use of puberty blockers April 12, 2024By Michael Kelly OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A landmark report published April 10 in the United Kingdom said children had been “let down” by a lack of research on the use of puberty blockers.
Cultivate solidarity through prayer, adoration, pope tells donors April 12, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Giving, News, Vatican, World News Today’s “growing culture of indifference and individualism” must be countered with prayer and adoration, which inspires solidarity with those in need, Pope Francis said.
Pope plans to travel to Asia in September, Vatican confirms April 12, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis is planning to make the longest trip of his papacy in September, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, the Vatican press office announced.
Ukrainian nun: ‘Tell all the world we suffer’ as Russia ramps up attacks April 12, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News A woman religious based in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia asked OSV News to “tell all the world we suffer” as Russia’s 11-year war and atrocities intensify in Ukraine — and as Western aid is increasingly blocked by skeptical lawmakers.
Movie Review: Irena’s Vow April 12, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews An inspiring but once little-known chapter of history provides the basis for the Holocaust drama “Irena’s Vow” (Quiver).
