Pope again calls for release of hostages in Gaza, discusses aid with Biden October 23, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the humanitarian crisis and the need to de-escalate violence in the region.
Scholars, Catholics call St. Therese’s ‘little way’ relevant today after pope’s letter October 23, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Carmelite scholars and everyday Catholics are welcoming Pope Francis’ new apostolic letter about St. Therese of Lisieux, a 19th-century French Carmelite nun beloved worldwide for her “little way” of childlike trust and confidence in God’s merciful love.
‘This storm is not eternal’: St. Benedict parishioners turn to prayer in difficult moment for parish October 22, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News With parishioners still reeling from the recent removal of Benedictine Father Paschal Morlino as the much-loved pastor of St. Benedict in Southwest Baltimore, a trusted friend of the parish reminded them during an Oct. 22 Mass that their faith rests in Jesus alone.
Seahawks offensive tackle loves the game, but Catholic faith is his ‘focal point’ October 22, 2023By Jean Parietti OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News In his second year as an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, Abraham “Abe” Lucas is living his childhood dream. Even so, it’s faith, not football, that’s the most important thing for this self-described “hard-core Catholic.”
Silent no more: Vatican archives give voice to wartime tragedy October 22, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Catholic and Jewish scholars came together for the landmark gathering at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University Oct. 9-11 to discuss new research coming out of the recently opened Vatican archives of Pope Pius XII’s pontificate before, during and after World War II and the Holocaust.
Crossing the desert to reach a land of hope: a migrant family’s story October 21, 2023By Ann Hess OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The story of Luis and Yesenia, who are husband and wife, and their infant son — all born in Mexico — illustrates what many immigrants like them go through once they arrive in the United States without legal permission.
St. John Paul II was greatest vocation recruiter in church’s history, says his biographer October 21, 2023By Paulina Guzik Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Papal biographer George Weigel said that people often remember the enthusiasm of the papacy of St. John Paul II, but forget about the state of the church when he was elected.
Biden makes case for U.S. aid to both Israel, Ukraine amid ongoing conflict October 20, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Israel and Ukraine both face existential threats and deserve U.S. aid as they fend off conflict, President Joe Biden said in an Oval Office address to the nation on Oct. 19.
Deacon Carl Anderson, devoted to St. Edward parish, dies at 78 October 20, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Carl Anderson, who was so devoted to his parish that his daughter called it his second home, died Oct. 8 following a stroke. He was 78.
‘God end this madness now!’ Christians appeal as Gaza church campus is left in ruins October 20, 2023By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News An explosion at the St. Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church campus in Gaza has left the administration building in ruins, and at least 17 people dead, though numbers have not yet been officially confirmed.
World Mission Sunday called ‘even more important’ amid wars in Holy Land, Ukraine October 20, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Missions, News, Vatican, World News Amid wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, this year’s World Mission Sunday is “even more important” than ever, said an executive from the U.S. offices of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Synod assembly to issue ‘Letter to the People of God’ at session’s end October 20, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Members of the Synod of Bishops will issue a “Letter to the People of God” at the close of the first session of the synod assembly, which ends Oct. 29, the Vatican said.
