No one has ‘exclusive right’ to God’s voice, pope says at synod opening October 2, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views, avoid pushing personal agendas and remain open to changing their minds about what is best for the church, Pope Francis said.
Vance and Walz debate abortion, immigration, gun policy and democracy October 2, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, World News At the first and only debate Oct. 1 between Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, the vice presidential nominees of their respective parties, the candidates sparred with each other on topics including abortion, immigration, gun policy relating to preventing school shootings, and democracy, with each one all the while seeking to defend his own running mate while critiquing his opponent’s.
Since Oct. 7 attacks and start of war, pope calls Gaza every day, lifting up suffering community October 2, 2024By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Since Hamas’ attack on Israel Oct. 7, 2023, and the immediate start of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis has provided daily spiritual solace to Gaza Strip’s only Catholic parish.
Archdiocese of Baltimore sets up relief fund for victims of Hurricane Helene October 1, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Disaster Relief, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore has set up a fund to accept donations to benefit those in need in the wake of devastation caused Sept. 26-30 by Hurricane Helene.
‘Déjà vu, only worse’: Catholic aid workers ‘at risk everywhere in Lebanon’ October 1, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News As the Israel-Hamas war expands to include attacks in Lebanon — where the Iran-backed Shia militia Hezbollah is based — OSV News interviewed Michel Constantin, regional director for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association-Pontifical Mission in Palestine.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including new pastor and associate pastors October 1, 2024By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including new pastor and associate pastors.
St. Charles Borromeo introduces Mass setting in honor of 175th anniversary October 1, 2024By Ron Kuzlik Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News Father Trinidad-Fonseca sang his “St. Charles Borromeo Mass” Sept. 22 during a third and final concert in celebration of the parish’s 1848 founding.
Seven things to know about the second and final session of the Synod on Synodality October 1, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The second meeting of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops begins Oct. 2 at the Vatican.
What Catholics need to know about designer babies and genetic editing October 1, 2024By Samantha Stephenson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News How are Catholics to navigate the murky waters of genetic manipulation? Some of its potential uses are laudable, while others such as “designer babies,” have harrowing consequences.
Can humanity survive the digital age? Panel says it depends October 1, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, social media, World News With increased smartphone use — an estimated 69 percent of the global population, who also consume social media on their devices — come questions of authentic versus artificial community.
Huge swath of Florida confronts Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact September 30, 2024By Tom Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News Four Florida dioceses with substantial coastal exposure along the Gulf of Mexico have been assessing significant flood damage while activating regional distribution centers following Hurricane Helene.
Relief efforts underway in western North Carolina; flooding caused by Helene devastates region September 30, 2024By OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News Relief efforts are under way to help communities across western North Carolina reeling from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.
