AI ‘priest’ sparks more backlash than belief April 25, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A new AI priest, launched by a Catholic teaching apostolate to answer questions about the faith, has been “laicized” after sparking more backlash than belief online.
Pope calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, laments plight of children in war in CBS interview April 25, 2024By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News, Youth Ministry Pope Francis sat down exclusively with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell on April 24 for an interview ahead of the Vatican’s inaugural “World Children’s Day.” The CBS interview marks the first time a pope has given an in-depth, one-on-one interview to a U.S. broadcast network, according to the network.
Mount St. Joseph’s Jordan Brathwaite looks like a lock for success at Yale on basketball court and in classroom April 25, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As Jordan Brathwaite looks ahead to his basketball and academic career at Yale University, he sees two Catholic schools as playing a pivotal role in his preparation.
Black Catholics weigh in on Seek the City proposal April 24, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The meeting April 23 at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore saw an overflow crowd of about 250 people come to express their response to the Seek the City to Come proposal, which could potentially alter the landscape of the Catholic Church in Baltimore City and the surrounding area of Baltimore County from 59 worship locations to 26, if it is approved.
Biden campaigns on abortion in Florida, seeking to turn increasingly red state back to blue April 24, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News President Joe Biden reiterated his administration’s commitment to restoring Roe v. Wade as he campaigned in Florida April 23, a pitch his campaign has argued could help Democrats carry the state in a presidential election for the first time in over a decade.
Faith, hope, love are antidote to pride, pope says at audience April 24, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News While the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are the marks of a righteous individual, the virtues of faith, hope and love emphasize a connection to other people fueled by belief in God and reliance on prayer, Pope Francis said.
Man stabs parishioner, says ‘Jesus is not real,’ outside San Francisco church during confirmations April 24, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A parishioner was stabbed outside a historic San Francisco church April 21, where the city’s Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone was administering the sacrament of confirmation.
Feds say Catholic activist behind D.C. abortion clinic blockade merits 6.5 years in prison April 24, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News On May 14, Lauren Handy, a resident of Alexandria, Va., who has had short jail terms in the past for disrupting operations at abortion clinics in Michigan and Virginia, is expected to face her stiffest sentence yet.
Couples discuss importance of Catholic marriage April 24, 2024By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News The Catholic Review sat down with two couples soon to be married in the Catholic Church to find out why they want to receive the sacrament of matrimony.
Pence: Trump betrayed pro-life movement by rejecting idea of federal abortion restrictions April 23, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Former Vice President Mike Pence argued his ex-running mate, former President Donald Trump betrayed the pro-life movement by stating his opposition to implementing federal abortion restrictions should he be elected to another term in 2024.
Archbishop Wenski: Deportations to Haiti ‘unconscionable’ amid violence, instability April 23, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A U.S. archbishop has denounced the Biden administration’s decision to resume deportations of Haitian migrants, given the rampant violence and instability in Haiti.
Passions flare as Supreme Court hears case with major impact on homelessness policy April 23, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court on April 22 heard a case concerning the constitutionality of local laws that ban public camping and their impact on people who are homeless.
