Wyoming becomes first state to ban abortion pills March 20, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., signed the law with a ruling by a federal judge in Texas still outstanding that could potentially implement a nationwide ban on the drug mifepristone amid a legal challenge brought by pro-life groups.
Experts hold hope for pastoral inclusion of Catholics with disabilities, also lingering challenges March 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Those seeking to better include persons with disabilities in the life of the Catholic Church say the horizon is a hopeful one, despite lingering challenges.
American lay missionaries fan embers of Catholic faith in Ireland March 18, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News NET Ireland — the “NET” in its name stands for “National Evangelization Teams” — recruits and trains young adults to evangelize more than 20,000 youth in churches, schools and parishes across Ireland.
Franciscans in Holy Land advance next phase of Jerusalem’s Terra Sancta Museum March 18, 2023By Tom Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Objects cared for by the Franciscans in the Holy Land, including a collection of 13 church bells discovered hidden in Bethlehem and dating back to the Middle Ages, have traveled to some of the great museums of the world.
A heart filled with scorn, vain presumption is a ticket to hell, pope says March 17, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News The faithful must set aside their egos and sense of superiority over others to make room for God and his tender mercy, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service.
Biden administration proposes steps aimed at reducing ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water March 17, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News The Environmental Protection Agency proposed in March the first federal limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a move the Biden administration said will save thousands of lives and prevent some serious illnesses attributed to exposure to these chemicals over time.
Accept God’s love, share it with others, pope tells Josephites March 17, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The secret to lovingly ministering to others is first allowing oneself to experience the overwhelming love of God, Pope Francis told priests belonging to the Josephites of Murialdo, the Murialdine Sisters of St. Joseph and the laypeople who work with them.
La vigilia del Sínodo será expresión del “ecumenismo solidario”, dice reverenda March 17, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español Planificar una vigilia ecuménica de oración para el Sínodo de los Obispos de la Iglesia Católica y comprometerse a participar en ella es una expresión de “ecumenismo solidario”, dijo la Reverenda Anne-Laure Danet, responsable ecuménica de la Federación Protestante Francesa.
‘Befriending St. Joseph’, and imagining his silent sorrows March 17, 2023By Elizabeth Scalia OSV News Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Saints, World News In “Befriending St. Joseph: Finding Faith, Hope and Courage in the Seven Sorrows Devotion” (Ave Maria Press, 2022), Deacon Greg Kandra was challenged to find a way to speak of — and perhaps for — this saint of silence.
‘New pro-life agenda’ sees wins in state battles to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms March 17, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The pro-life movement in post-Dobbs America requires robust support for health care and social service programs to accompany parents who choose life, some clergy, legislators and advocates told OSV News — including efforts to expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers.
Movie Review: ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ March 17, 2023By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews This sequel to the 2019 origin story for the titular DC Comics character serves up action, special effects and some humorous dialogue, it fails to make much of a lasting impression.
Commission focuses on ensuring synod will be prayerful experience March 17, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News At the end of their first meeting, three members of the preparatory commission for the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said they know some Catholics have very high expectations for the process while others have intense anxiety.
