Global days focus on food insecurity, poverty; bishop says Ethiopians are dying of hunger October 17, 2023By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, World News The world observed International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated this year under the theme: “Putting dignity in practice for all.”
Water is a precious, finite resource to be protected, shared, pope says October 17, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Water must be safeguarded and managed in a “wise, careful and sustainable way, so that everyone can enjoy it,” Pope Francis said.
Illinois man who killed Palestinian boy, wounded mother is Catholic parishioner October 17, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News An Illinois man accused of murdering a Palestinian boy and stabbing his mother because they were Muslim is a member of a local Catholic parish.
Pope calls Gaza parish staff as bombing continues October 17, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Huddled in a stairwell at the Catholic parish and school in Gaza, Rosary Sister Nabila Saleh, another sister and Father Youssef Asaad filmed themselves speaking to Pope Francis on the phone and begging for his continued prayers.
The vitally important Catholic presence at the border October 17, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration Bishop Flores points out that Catholic social teaching emphasizes that every human being is created in the image of God, and that at the heart of our social teaching is the need to be adaptable to the situation.
Analysis: How the synod is modeling a solution to the church’s polarization October 17, 2023By Peter Jesserer Smith OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Synodality What’s the path to authentic unity for a deeply polarized church? The Synod on Synodality’s Oct. 4-29 gathering in Rome is both modeling and providing an answer: through personal encounter and dialogue as disciples walking together with Jesus Christ in their midst.
President of University of Notre Dame to step down at end of academic year October 16, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News The longtime president of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana will step down at the end of the current academic year to return to teaching and ministry at the school.
Synod discussions include addressing pain church has caused people October 16, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The synodal way is not an invention of Pope Francis, but it is based on Jesus’ way of inclusivity and listening, and on divine revelation itself, said Redemptorist Father Vimal Tirimanna, a leading moral theologian from Sri Lanka.
Church embraces, cares for those seeking ‘home,’ safety, pope says October 16, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church is open and maternal to everyone, especially migrants, seeking a home and safe harbor, Pope Francis said.
Jerusalem cardinal offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages October 16, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church’s highest ranking prelate in the Holy Land offered his “absolute availability” to be exchanged for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas.
Synod secures texts after outsiders were given access October 16, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News Some confidential documents from the assembly of the Synod of Bishops were accessible online to anyone who had the address before synod officials restored the need for a username and password, said Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Dicastery for Communication.
Radio Interview: Inspiring Heroes of Mount St. Mary’s October 16, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview John Singleton shares stories of inspiring heroes from Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg who have shaped Catholicism and the United States. Stories include those who persevered through difficult times and world events, a missionary who was imprisoned for his faith in China, a missionary who was martyred in service to the poor in Guatemala and one whose love for the Blessed Mother continues to inspire many to make pilgrimages from near and far.
