In book given at synod, Pope warns against idolatry camouflaged as sacred October 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Christian life is a battle each person must fight against the temptation to be self-sufficient and against a paganism disguised as sacredness, Pope Francis said in an introduction to a small book distributed to participants at the synod on synodality.
Synod participants discuss formation, building a welcoming church October 6, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The formation of seminarians, the Catholic Church as a welcoming home for all, migration and ecumenism arose as common themes of discussion among participants of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops Oct. 6, the Vatican said.
Israeli top politicians, rabbis react after incidents of spitting on Christians causes uproar October 6, 2023By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News While recent incidents of spitting on Christians outraged the community in the Holy Land, Israeli officials openly condemned the attacks this time, with the foreign minister of the country personally calling the Vatican’s top diplomat.
Synodal silence: Pope says church must pause, ‘fast’ from public words October 6, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News For the duration of the assembly Oct. 4-29 all the heads of Vatican dicasteries and hundreds of cardinals, archbishops, bishops, religious superiors, professors, students and parents were scheduled to be away from their homes and their desks.
Evento en la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Glyndon Reúne a Jóvenes Hispanos para Fortalecer su Fe October 6, 2023By Adriana Montes Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry El 24 de septiembre la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Glyndon fue testigo de un inspirador evento dedicado a la formación de jóvenes adultos hispanos, con el propósito de fortalecer su fe y equiparlos para abordar los desafíos que enfrentan al practicar su religión en la sociedad actual. El evento que congregó a alrededor de […]
‘I forgive you. I pray for you,’ Florida inmate says in final statement before execution October 6, 2023By Julie Asher OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Before he became Florida’s sixth inmate to be executed in the state this year, convicted murderer Michael Duane Zack concluded his final statement Oct. 3 with a message: “To Governor DeSantis and the Clemency Board: I love you. I forgive you. I pray for you.” Zack, 54, was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. by lethal […]
Movie Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ October 6, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Although the horror sequel “The Exorcist: Believer” (Universal) gets off to a reasonably promising start, it degenerates quickly. It ends up being a muddle both dramatically and, more significantly, in its treatment of religion.
If you’re bored, it’s really your own fault October 6, 2023By David Mills OSV News Filed Under: Commentary If you look more closely, with more patience and attention, you will find things to interest and even fascinate you.
‘Laudate Deum’ a ‘timely call’ to ‘choose life or death,’ say Catholic ecological advocates October 6, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News Pope Francis’ latest plea to urgently address global warming and climate change is being hailed by Catholic ecological advocates as “a great call to action.”
Synod members begin small-group discussions on ‘synodality’ October 5, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and ecumenical delegates accompanying them began their work in earnest Oct. 5, meeting, sharing and praying in small groups.
Question Corner: Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled? October 5, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner It is true that the Catholic Church presumes that marriages are valid until proven otherwise, and it’s only logical that faithful Catholics should discern their life choices in light of this general principle.
After campus shooting, Archbishop Lori says ways must be found to ‘channel God’s peace’ in communities October 5, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News Baltimore’s archbishop prayed that “God’s comfort and healing reaches all who experienced injury and terror” in the shooting that took place the evening of Oct. 3 on the campus of Morgan State University in the city and left five people wounded.
