First Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage draws thousands to national shrine October 5, 2023By Rebecca W. Martin OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Over 3,000 pilgrims from across the United States filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. 30, drawn by a shared love of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the rosary.
The music in my head October 5, 2023By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Eucharist Through their three-year eucharistic revival, the U.S. bishops are calling on Catholics to “enter more deeply by faith and love” into the mystery of mysteries, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
To feed the Body of Christ: What could be more profound? October 5, 2023By Laura Kelly Fanucci OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Our parish has been bringing meals to our family for months following my cancer diagnosis, and their loving service is transforming my faith.
St. Jude’s arm, kitsch and cartoon saints October 5, 2023By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Saints I want my kids to know the saints were real — are real — because the reality of the saints points to the reality of Jesus
Birthday buddies October 4, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Six years ago, when my sister was expecting her twin boys, I was rooting for them to come on my husband’s birthday. I thought it would be fun for them to share that day together.
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening October 4, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking members to meditate on ancient theological texts about the Holy Spirit, have the courage to be honest about their disagreements and focus much more on listening than on sharing their opinions.
Día de gran alegría: El Arzobispo Lori ordena a 14 diáconos permanentes October 4, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Archbishop Lori ordained the largest class of permanent deacons since ordaining 16 in 2013.
For synod, questions around women’s diaconate run right through the priesthood October 4, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News As the Synod on Synodality opened Oct. 4 in Rome, among the most closely watched topics under discussion is the question of whether the Catholic Church can or will extend the permanent diaconate — restored after the Second Vatican Council — to women.
Pope, in document on climate crisis, criticizes science ‘deniers’ October 4, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News After warning the world against ignoring the cries of the earth and the poor with his 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home,” Pope Francis intensified his critique with “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”), warning against the selfish obsession with human power and the “irresponsible derision” of the reality of climate change.
House ousts McCarthy as speaker, setting stage for contentious debate over successor October 4, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker of the House of Representatives Oct. 3, after eight House Republicans joined with Democrats to remove him from the role in a historic vote, setting the stage for a contentious process to elect a new speaker.
Pope addresses fears around synod: ‘Not a political gathering’ October 4, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops are not gathered in Rome to implement a “plan of reformation” but to walk together as a church that discerns God’s will for the present moment, Pope Francis said at the assembly’s opening Mass.
Pope gives Curia assignments to new cardinals October 4, 2023By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Four days after creating new cardinals, Pope Francis gave an extra job or two to the 18 prelates who are under the retirement age of 80.
