Católicos responden al llamado de ayuda de emergencia después de colapso de puente, donando $50.000 April 3, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. OSV News Filed Under: En Español 24 horas después de que el arzobispo William E. Lori pidiera a los católicos de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore que apoyaran los fondos gemelos de ayuda de emergencia para los afectados por el derrumbe del puente Francis Scott Key, se recaudaron casi 50.000 dólares en donaciones online.
New perpetual adoration chapel set to open in Linthicum April 3, 2024By Branan D. Thompson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News The interior of St. Philip Neri church was renovated in December 2020, and the adoration chapel, a project that began in spring 2023, was designed with the recent renovation in mind.
Cardinals worried about liberation theology in 2013 conclave, pope says April 3, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Vatican, World News A group of cardinals asked Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in-depth questions about liberation theology and its political consequences before deciding to elect him pope in 2013, Pope Francis said.
Righteous people work for the good of all, pope says April 3, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News While giving each person his or her due is fundamental for justice, the virtue of justice is not concentrated on the individual in isolation but on ensuring the common good of all, Pope Francis said.
‘He has been raised’: Debunking theories that dismiss Christ’s resurrection April 3, 2024By Carl E. Olson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Easter The story of the two disciples journeying to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35) emphasizes how belief in the Resurrection is not a matter of mere reason or facts, but of a real encounter with the Risen Lord.
War is ‘folly,’ pope says as he leads prayers for Ukraine, Gaza April 3, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis held up a well-thumbed, camouflage-covered pocket edition of the New Testament and Psalms and a small fabric pouch containing a rosary.
Multiple states to place abortion on the ballot in November April 3, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Multiple states will have measures to expand access to abortion on their ballots in November, a key challenge for pro-life groups in the fall after their losses on similar contests in post-Dobbs elections.
Oklahoma Supreme Court hears case over publicly funded Catholic charter school April 3, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Schools, World News The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 2 in a case concerning what would be the first taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school if it survives the legal challenge.
Question Corner: Why does a paschal candle holder have bee artwork and when does Lent officially end? April 3, 2024By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner The joy found in the paschal candle is actually a sign of the joy we find in the resurrected Christ, who brings light out of darkness.
‘We have hope’ say advocates at El Paso march and vigil for migrants’ dignity April 3, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Social Justice, World News On the evening of March 21, hundreds of people joined the peaceful demonstration “Be Not Afraid: March and Vigil for Human Dignity” organized by the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, along with migrant-supporting organizations such as Hope Border Institute, and religious and community leaders from areas along the U.S.-Mexico border.
‘Tenemos esperanza’, la multitudinaria voz que se levantó en El Paso por la dignidad de los migrantes April 3, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: En Español El pasado 21 de marzo, cientos de personas se unieron a la manifestación pacífica “No Tengan Miedo: Marcha y Vigilia por la Dignidad Humana”, organizada por la Diócesis de El Paso, Texas, junto con organizaciones que apoyan a los migrantes como Hope Border Institute y líderes religiosos y comunitarios de las zonas fronterizas.
University launches authentically Catholic women’s and gender studies program April 3, 2024By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News As director of the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas Houston, Kevin Stuart is pioneering a program that he hopes will enable Catholic educators, health care workers, youth ministers and others to better understand, communicate and practically apply the church’s teaching on gender and sexuality in the workplace.
