Misioneros de la esperanza tras las huellas del Redentor: Poniendo en práctica la opción preferencial por los migrantes/inmigrantes December 5, 2024By Father Alipio Flores Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Hace algunos años tuve la bendición de acompañar a adolescentes y jóvenes migrantes que llegaron en caravanas a la ciudad de San Antonio, Texas. En una ocasión, conocí a un adolescente que venía desde Ecuador con un familiar, pero en el trayecto de México a los Estados Unidos los coyotes lo secuestraron para pedir una suma de dinero a cambio.
Broglio: Ukraine’s 1994 nuclear disarmament a ‘truly prophetic gesture’ marred by war December 5, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukraine’s 1994 unilateral nuclear disarmament was “a truly prophetic gesture in favor of global peace,” although Russia has long since abandoned its pledge at the time to honor Ukraine’s sovereignty, said the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Judge approves New York diocese’s $323 million bankruptcy settlement December 5, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A Catholic diocese on New York’s Long Island has seen its long-running bankruptcy filing finally concluded, enabling hundreds of sexual abuse claims to be settled.
Reopening of Notre Dame is victory day for firefighters who saved it from the inferno December 5, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News As the whole world awaits the reopening of Notre Dame, for those present inside the cathedral for the “grand réouverture,” it will be even more of a special moment.
Christians in Aleppo feel an uneasy calm amid rebel takeover of Syrian city December 5, 2024By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News An uneasy calm hangs over Aleppo, Christian leaders report, following the recent lightning takeover of Syria’s second-largest city by Islamist rebels driving out forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Concerns also mount over government airstrikes.
Pope Francis receives new all-electric popemobile December 5, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis received a new, emission-free, all-electric popemobile from representatives of Mercedes-Benz, the German car manufacturer that has been supplying vehicles for the popes for nearly 100 years.
Christmas celebratory again in Holy Land amid ongoing war; patriarch urges pilgrims to return December 5, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News Christmas this season in the Holy Land will be celebratory, despite ongoing bloodshed and war, the patriarchs of the Holy Land said, as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa encouraged pilgrims to come back to the birthplace of Jesus.
‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican prepares to welcome millions for Holy Year December 5, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that “the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides our steps toward the goal of our encounter with the Lord Jesus,” Pope Francis wrote.
Charity is more than material support, pope says December 5, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Charity involves more than offering material aid to those in need; it also calls for a commitment to fostering societal change, Pope Francis said.
Hopkins medical sculptor transforms lives, restores hope with facial prostheses December 5, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News He’s worked with patients whose ears were bitten off in dog attacks. He’s seen people whose eyes or ears were lost in accidents or whose flesh was ravaged by aggressive cancers. And he’s helped others born without body parts or who suffered unimaginable gunshot wounds.
Catholic theology professor examines the roots and impact of gender ideology December 5, 2024By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life As the church attempts to address gender ideology with compassion and clarity, studies continue to emerge about its impact on children, families and society.
Handmade gifts make Christmas presents more meaningful December 5, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Christmas gifts made by hand offer many benefits, artists and crafters say, no matter if they are baked, painted, sewed or melted. They are one-of-a-kind and mean a lot to both the givers and the receivers.
