Question Corner: What level of involvement in abortion carries the canonical penalty of excommunication? July 31, 2024By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Respect Life Looking at the crime of abortion specifically, one meaningful phrase in the relevant canon is that the penalty applies to those “who actually procure an abortion.” We can read “actually procure” as meaning: “directly and intentionally bringing about an abortion in a specific instance.”
Ministry helps congress attendees ‘encounter the face of the poor’ in Indy July 31, 2024By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, News, Social Justice, World News The ministry was present at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 17-21, offering “street walk” opportunities for attendees to bring Christ’s love to the city’s homeless.
Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera: reestructuración de las parroquias para ser una Iglesia en Salida July 30, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Protagonistas de Fe, Seek the City to Come En esta edición de Protagonistas de Fe el obispo Bruce Lewandowski de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore nos explica el proceso de implementación de la iniciativa “Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera” -un plan para construir parroquias evangelizadoras en la ciudad de Baltimore y algunas zonas del condado de Baltimore.
Gallup poll: Majority back birth control, IVF, but almost half see US morality as ‘poor’ July 30, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News New data shows most of the nation views birth control and in vitro fertilization as “morally acceptable,” while extramarital affairs and suicide are regarded as the most “morally wrong” of several behaviors — with close to half the nation regarding overall morality in the U.S. as “poor.”
Pope: Jesus’ presence in Eucharist helps faithful be truly present for others July 30, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Thanks to Jesus’ promise to be with his disciples always, the faithful can be fully present for others, especially those in need, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers from around the world.
Tony Spence, Catholic journalism veteran, dies at 71; called his work ‘a vocation I truly love’ July 30, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Journalism, News, Obituaries, World News Anthony J. “Tony” Spence, former director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service, died July 28 in Nashville, Tennessee, after a long illness. He was 71. “The Catholic Media Association is grateful to God for the life of Tony Spence,” Gretchen R. Crowe, editor-in-chief of OSV News and president of the CMA board, and Rob DeFrancesco, […]
Pope urges political leaders to be at service of the people, not power July 30, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has called on political leaders to be at the service of the poor, the unemployed and the common good.
Meeting Jesus through Mother Seton’s example July 30, 2024By Becca Corbell Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist The saints are incredible, but they are nothing if they don’t lead us to a personal love with Jesus Christ.
Abuse suits filed against St. Louis archdiocese, naming Omaha archbishop, St. Louis priest July 30, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Five civil lawsuits filed against the Archdiocese of St. Louis July 24 allege multiple incidents of sexual abuse of minors and long-standing coverups, with a Nebraska archbishop — then a St. Louis archdiocesan priest — included among the accused.
Biden calls for sweeping changes to high court, including term limits and enforceable ethics code July 30, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized President Joe Biden July 29 called for legislation and a constitutional amendment that would result in massive changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, including term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code.
Pope Francis walks ‘tightrope’ on Russia’s war in Ukraine, says church historian July 30, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis and the Holy See tread a fine line in responding to Russia’s war on Ukraine, balancing statesmanship and spiritual values amid the 11-year conflict, said a Ukrainian Catholic church historian.
USCCB backs legislation that aims to help religious groups develop affordable housing July 30, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Social Justice, U.S. Congress Legislation under consideration in Congress would help faith-based organizations respond to a shortage in affordable housing by easing restrictions on the use of their land to develop affordable housing, supporters say.
