Atlanta police apprehend suspected shooter who left one dead, four injured May 4, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Five women were shot, one fatally, in the waiting room of a medical office in Atlanta May 3, sparking area lockdowns and a manhunt that lasted into the late evening.
Guide to Jesus May 4, 2023By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Growing up in a home without a father, I think Mary’s maternal love connected with my own mother’s love.
The consecration to Mary is worth doing badly May 4, 2023By Kyril Wolfe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary In this month dedicated to Mary, I would encourage everyone to start or strengthen their own Marian devotion
Despite disability, young man directs film — in Lourdes, France May 4, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Movie & Television Reviews The young Polish student directed a documentary on other disabled people traveling to Lourdes for an annual May pilgrimage with the Order of Malta.
Catholic governors inconsistent on role of death penalty May 4, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Despite the support for the practice from some Republican governors, a growing number of Republican state lawmakers are backing efforts to repeal the death penalty, marking a notable shift in conservatives’ views on the matter.
Russia’s seizure of Ukraine nuclear power plant a global threat and ‘wake-up call,’ say experts May 3, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s seizure of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine has undermined global nuclear security, while serving as a “wake-up call” to ending energy dependence on Russia, said experts at a recent panel discussion hosted by a Catholic college.
Christians must nurture roots of faith and build bridges, pope says May 3, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News At his weekly general audience May 3, the pope reflected on his visit April 28-30 to Budapest, Hungary.
After praying for peace in Ukraine, pope greets Russian Orthodox official May 3, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary’s care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church.
Videogame review: ‘Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores’ May 3, 2023By Adele Chapline Smith OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Fans of the popular post-apocalyptic “Horizon” franchise can unlock some enticing downloadable content with “Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores” (Sony Interactive Entertainment).
Question Corner: Do Catholics pray for the souls of the dead to save them from hell? May 3, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Catholics believe in a state called purgatory, which is a place of purification specifically in preparation for heaven.
Abortion bans fail in GOP-controlled Nebraska and South Carolina May 2, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Abortion bans failed in Nebraska and South Carolina, two Republican-led states, in the final week of April following a successful effort in North Dakota.
Kremlin denies working with Vatican on peace talks May 2, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Moscow is not working with the Vatican to end the war in Ukraine, said a Kremlin spokesperson.
