Vatican approves devotion at site of Marian apparition in Spain August 23, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Devotions at a Marian shrine in Spain that communicate Mary’s “close and affectionate presence” can and should continue, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said.
On the road again: Pope to visit Asia, Oceania in September August 23, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts.
Boston’s new archbishop leans into transparency, trust in God’s grace to face challenges ahead August 23, 2024By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News It was during a session for priests at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July when Archbishop Richard G. Henning, who will be installed as archbishop of Boston Oct. 31, made peace with what was to come.
Movie Review: ‘Blink Twice’ August 23, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Decadence turns dangerous in the dark psychological thriller “Blink Twice” (Amazon MGM). As it does so, actress Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, which she penned together with E.T. Feigenbaum, crosses the boundaries of the ethically acceptable, especially by seeking to evoke moviegoers’ most visceral emotions.
Movie Review: ‘It Ends With Us’ August 22, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The sober drama “It Ends With Us” (Columbia) takes on the grim problem of spousal abuse. While the film has its lighter moments, it also has defects that lessen its impact and moves toward a conclusion that requires careful assessment from a Catholic perspective.
Educators say special needs, developmental delayss on rise, blame screen time, pandemic August 22, 2024By Tom Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, social media, World News Two key educators associated with Head Start of Miami-Dade County in Southern Florida and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami worry about an uptick in youngsters with specific developmental disabilities and special needs.
A new incorruptible? Diocese finds Sister Wilhelmina’s body seems to have not decomposed August 22, 2024By Megan Marley OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, released results of the investigation by medical experts into Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster’s incorruptibility in a press release on the diocesan website Aug. 22, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
British pro-lifer given payout after her arrest for praying silently calls the law ‘Orwellian’ August 22, 2024By Andy Drozdziak OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life, World News A Catholic pro-life volunteer, twice arrested for praying silently outside an abortion clinic, has received from the U.K. police force who arrested her.
Vatican stamp celebrates U.S.-Holy See diplomatic relations August 22, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News A new Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See.
Movie Review: ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’ August 22, 2024By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Kevin Costner directed, co-wrote and stars in the epic Western, “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” (New Line). The first installment of a proposed tetralogy, the sprawling film is visually pleasing but its narrative feels unwieldy.
Seven activists convicted of FACE Act violations by blockading Michigan abortion clinic August 22, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The third major trial in the past two years of pro-life activists accused of blockading abortion clinics ended Aug. 20 with the convictions of all seven defendants for violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act.
Walz pledges ‘commitment to the common good’ during DNC speech August 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., pledged a “commitment to the common good,” in remarks to the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21 as he formally accepted his party’s nomination for vice president.
