Pope apologizes for using ‘homophobic’ slang May 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term, reported by others,” that is considered vulgar in Italian, the Vatican press office said.
Being missionary is not forcing conversions, pope says May 28, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Missions, News, Vatican, World News Living out the missionary dimension of the faith never means trying to forcefully convert people to Catholicism, Pope Francis said.
Amid horrors of war, Ukrainian youth make pilgrimage to Medjugorje, praying for peace May 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News A group of Ukrainian youth have made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, asking Mary to bring peace as Russia doubles down on its 11-year war in Ukraine and brutally targets civilians.
Be proud of your uniform, committed to peace, pope tells military May 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Entrusting to God’s mercy all of their comrades-in-arms who have died serving their countries and defending peace, Pope Francis urged Catholic members of the military to let their faith inform their service.
¿Qué ocurre con los inmuebles y objetos tras el cierre de una iglesia? May 28, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Un comité arquidiocesano de liderazgo está entrevistando a empresas para que cataloguen y fotografíen los objetos y propiedades de las 61 parroquias que participan en la iniciativa Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera. Estos objetos incluyen desde cálices hasta altares, bancos, imágenes, pinturas e imágenes del Vía Crucis.
La evangelización en el corazón del plan ‘Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera’ May 28, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español A medida que surgen nuevas parroquias en el marco de ‘Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera’, el plan de revitalización de la iglesia católica en el área metropolitana de Baltimore, recientemente presentado, los líderes de la arquidiócesis animan a las nuevas comunidades religiosas a adoptar un enfoque de la evangelización que emule el espíritu de la era apostólica.
El plan final de Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera suscita una mezcla de emociones entre los católicos de Baltimore May 28, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Los católicos del área de Baltimore reaccionaron con una mezcla de decepción, alivio y resignación después de que el 22 de mayo la arquidiócesis anunciara el plan final de la iniciativa ‘Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera’.
Kids get life lessons from pope, Italian comic on World Children’s Day May 28, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Always pray, and pray especially for an end to all wars, Pope Francis told children during Mass concluding the first World Children’s Day.
Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico May 28, 2024By Gina Christian Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A former Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe, N.M., ended his life ahead of a May 24 hearing on criminal charges of sexual abuse.
California Catholic college says new energy independence plan models ‘creative’ stewardship May 27, 2024By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Environment, News, World News A small Catholic college in California announced recently that it had gained energy independence from the California power grid, marking a landmark in the use of alternative energy resources in higher education.
Christ offers ‘future with hope’ amid mental illness, writes bishop after bout with depression May 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Now, after experiencing “the depths of darkness,” Bishop Conley said he has emerged with “joy and an even deeper love for our Lord” — and he has written a new pastoral letter to help others struggling with mental illness do the same.
Contraception emerging as 2024 campaign issue for both parties May 27, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Contraception is becoming a campaign issue in the 2024 election.