Lebanese cardinal decries attacks he calls ‘devoid of humanity’ September 23, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai expressed “profound sorrow” over the “devastating toll” of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, the country’s state news agency NNA reported Sept. 22.
With trip planned, ailing pope cancels appointments to rest September 23, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Saying Pope Francis had “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23.
Harris to skip Al Smith dinner, annual N.Y. Catholic charity event and staple for presidential nominees September 23, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, News, World News Vice President Kamala Harris will not attend the Al Smith charity dinner Oct. 17, a New York Catholic charities fundraiser that has become a staple for presidential nominees in election years.
The baby at Mass September 23, 2024By Rita Buettner OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Each of us has times when we are that squirming, fussing child at Mass.
A look ahead at the Supreme Court’s fall term September 23, 2024By Russell Shaw OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life, Supreme Court When the Supreme Court opens for business again Oct. 7, it will have before it for argument and eventual decision in the term ahead at least three cases directly involving the protection of children and young people.
Historic North Carolina basilica, famed for elliptical tile dome, earns $750,000 national grant September 23, 2024By Christina Lee Knauss OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News The iconic, century-old church St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville has been awarded a $750,000 “Save America’s Treasures” grant from the National Park Service that will go toward much-needed renovations to protect and preserve it for generations to come.
Synod 2024: Church faces challenges in its approach toward polygamy September 22, 2024By Ngala Killian Chimton OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Synodality, World News The ongoing synodal conversations leading up to the Synod on Synodality has engaged church leaders in Africa on various issues, including the Catholic Church’s approach toward Christians living in polygamous situations.
Marriage initiative helps couples, families ‘radiate love’ to the world September 22, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News As more U.S. adults are delaying marriage — or simply saying, “I don’t” — the Catholic bishops of California have launched a new initiative to inspire and encourage the vocation.
Pope encourages ecumenical efforts to find common date for Easter September 21, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Easter, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Easter belongs to Christ, not to people deciding where it falls on a calendar, Pope Francis said.
Moms urge Catholic parents to Wait Until 8th and delay children’s cellphone use September 21, 2024By Katie Zakrzewski OSV News Filed Under: News, Schools, social media, World News, Youth Ministry As studies reveal the negative effects of smartphones on the health and well-being of elementary and middle schoolers, central Arkansas parents are taking a pledge to delay giving their children smartphones.
Wall Street Journal poll ranks Benedictine College among top 10 most highly recommended colleges September 21, 2024By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News A recent survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, ranked Benedictine College, a small Catholic liberal arts college, as the sixth most highly recommended college by its students and recent alumni.
A Eucharistic Word: Reception September 20, 2024By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist The Holy Eucharist is a treasure beyond compare, deserving our safeguarding and protection. We should and must be vigilant to ensure the Eucharist is not abused or desecrated.
