Plagued by kidnappings of Christians, Nigeria sees priest, 36 others abducted in just a few days September 20, 2023By Ngala Killian Chimton OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In another chapter of an “evil scheme” plaguing Nigeria, the southern Enugu Diocese asked for prayers for Father Marcellinus Obioma Okide, who was kidnapped Sept. 17.
Perfect harmony: Music internship program helps parishes in Western Maryland September 20, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Music interns from Frostburg State University are helping to bring new life to liturgies at Divine Mercy Parish in Western Maryland.
Vatican, Lutheran officials call for joint study of Augsburg Confession September 20, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News During an ecumenical prayer service at the assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, the Vatican’s chief ecumenist and the federation’s general secretary formally called for a joint reflection on the Augsburg Confession, a fundamental statement of Lutheran faith.
Pew: More Americans pessimistic than optimistic about future of marriage and family September 20, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News The American public’s views of the family are “complicated” and becoming “more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family,” according to a new report from Pew Research Center.
Pope: Christians are called to fight ‘every form of slavery’ September 20, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Inspired by the dignity of each human being as revealed by Jesus, Christians are called to fight “every form of slavery,” whether physical, social or spiritual, Pope Francis said.
Grandma still uses cash, but updates when it’s truly necessary September 20, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Everything is connected. We are, all of us, connected, and we’re intimately connected to the natural world that is now under such duress.
Question Corner: Are ‘little white lies’ Ok to tell? September 20, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner A quick fib about eating the last piece of cake is obviously not on the same level as a lie in a business transaction that causes a family to lose their entire savings.
Pope won’t travel to Argentina if not invited, doctrine prefect says September 20, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Comments by a leading Argentinian presidential candidate may have dampened hopes that Pope Francis would soon visit his home country for the first time since becoming pope, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said.
Bishops’ pro-life chair calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant, parenting women September 20, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News U.S. pro-life efforts “must remain strong to end legalized abortion” in this nation, but all Catholics have a personal responsibility to accompany women facing difficult or challenging pregnancies, said the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Movie Review: ‘A Million Miles Away’ September 20, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In adapting Hernández’s memoir “Reaching for the Stars,” Abella traces his remarkable journey from child migrant farm worker to NASA engineer and candidate for a place on the space shuttle.
Russian drones destroy Caritas warehouse in overnight Ukraine attack, killing one September 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News A Russian aerial attack on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv has killed one and destroyed a warehouse belonging to Caritas-Spes, the Roman Catholic mission of Caritas in Ukraine.
Vatican pushes nations to ensure religious freedom in Jerusalem September 19, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican urged the international community to press for a “special statute” to guarantee religious freedom in the city of Jerusalem in any agreements regarding a peace deal between Israel and Palestine.
