Maternity homes offer a ‘haven’ that gives moms chance at ‘directional change’ in life May 13, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Through a homelessness services agency, Verriotto was connected with Good Counsel Homes, a Secaucus, New Jersey-based ministry that has been providing residential care for homeless pregnant women for almost four decades.
United in prayer: Pope adds Coptic Orthodox martyrs to Catholic calendar May 13, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has continued his predecessors’ serious commitment to ecumenical dialogue, but he also makes ecumenical gestures that underline that seriousness.
Archbishop Lori affirms support for transparency in addressing sexual abuse May 12, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori confirmed that no one who has been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor is currently in ministry in the archdiocese, and that he has confidence that all clergy and employees are committed to protecting children and enforcing the archdiocese’s child protection policies.
UK bishop denounces new IVF method resulting in first baby born with DNA of three people May 12, 2023By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Auxiliary Bishop John Sherrington of Westminster said the creation of babies by mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT) was unethical because the process involved the destruction of two embryos to create a single new life.
It’s unfair, humiliating if only the rich can build a family, pope says May 12, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Starting a family and having children has become a kind of herculean task when instead it should be valued and supported by everyone, Pope Francis said at a meeting in Rome on Italy’s severe decline in population growth.
Defensores católicos de la migración piden una política justa al expirar el Título 42 May 12, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: En Español Cuando el Título 42 se acercaba a su fecha prevista de expiración el 11 de mayo, los defensores católicos de la inmigración pidieron una política pública migratoria que reconozca la humanidad de los migrantes y solicitantes de asilo.
Catholic immigration advocates called for just policy as Title 42 expires May 12, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News As Title 42 drew to its scheduled close May 11, Catholic immigration advocates called for public policy on immigration that recognizes the humanity of migrants and asylum-seekers.
Parish cybersecurity at risk, but there’s hope, say experts May 12, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Cybersecurity at Catholic parishes is less robust than it could be, but several free and low-cost resources — along with a healthy dose of common sense — can bolster technology defenses.
Charity must be backed by faith, pope tells Caritas delegates May 12, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Meeting with delegates to the general assembly of Caritas Internationalis May 11, the pope underscored the dual nature of the church’s charitable arm as a service of charity and a Catholic institution dedicated to pastoral care.
Archbishop Lori names new liaisons for Charismatic Renewal May 12, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has appointed Adam and Holly Novotny the new liaisons to the Charismatic Renewal for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Medals, scapulars are often part of jockeys’ uniforms; amid risks of horse racing, riders value prayer, devotion May 12, 2023By Mary Rampellini OSV News Filed Under: News, World News It’s a way of life that leads many to call on their faith for protection.
¿Qué se espera con el fin del Título 42? May 11, 2023By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: En Español Este 11 de mayo el Título 42 llega a su fin y con él se restablece el procesamiento conforme al Título 8, una medida que promete endurecer las consecuencias para los migrantes que intenten cruzar la frontera para llegar a los Estados Unidos de manera irregular.
