As war enters third year, Ukrainians helped by church number in millions February 29, 2024By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Entering the third year of war several church institutions wrapped their aid effort in “two years of war” reports, showing that millions of people have been saved thanks to the Catholic Church.
Give alms and financially fast this Lent February 29, 2024By Phil Lenahan OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Generosity is a key part of our Christian journey, having a direct impact on our relationship with God and neighbor.
Justices weigh Texas, Florida laws regulating Big Tech content moderation February 28, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Feb. 26 in cases challenging the constitutionality of laws in Florida and Texas that seek to limit the ability of social media companies to moderate content on their platforms.
Pope makes brief trip to hospital for unspecified tests February 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis paid a brief visit to Rome’s Gemelli Isola Hospital Feb. 28 for “diagnostic tests,” the Vatican press office said, without providing specifics.
Question Corner: Are you relieved of the duty to attend Mass on Sunday at a certain age? February 28, 2024By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner An 80-something Catholic in good health who was capable of physically traveling to Mass would be just as bound to observe the Sunday obligation as their younger counterparts.
Still sick, pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride February 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Arriving in a wheelchair instead of walking with his cane, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by telling visitors and pilgrims, “I’m still a bit sick,” so an aide would read his prepared text.
Courage of Christian martyrs a blessing for everyone, pope says February 28, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians who never renounce their love for Christ and are faithful to the point of death are a blessing for everyone, Pope Francis said.
After meeting with Masons, bishop reaffirms Catholics cannot join February 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News After participating in a seminar on the Catholic Church and the Freemasons, an Italian bishop reaffirmed that Catholics who belong to Masonic lodges are in a “serious state of sin” and cannot receive Communion.
Priest, 6 religious brothers, lay teacher kidnapped in Haiti in another wave of violence February 27, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As the wave of violence torments gang-decimated Haiti, six male religious, a lay teacher and a priest were kidnapped in two separate incidents Feb. 23 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
Pope proposes Lenten resolution: Keep your eyes on Jesus February 27, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News This Lent, Christians should become “seekers of light” by keeping their sights set on the light of Jesus through prayer and participating in the sacraments, Pope Francis said.
Q&A: Why does the church oppose IVF? What can be done about frozen embryos? February 27, 2024By Father Francis J. Hoffman OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Respect Life, World News When the Alabama Supreme Court recently recognized the personhood of embryos, it gave legal standing to something the church has clearly established: An embryo is a human being and should be treated with the dignity and rights due to all people, especially the most vulnerable who cannot speak for themselves.
What is love? U.S. bishops’ new initiative offers ‘clarity’ for the culture’s questions February 27, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News “Love Means More,” a new teaching initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has a statement of purpose, a website and a promise to keep building the website to provide answers on a wide variety of questions about Catholic teaching on love, sexuality and marriage.
