Catholic agencies say blockade is creating humanitarian crisis in contested region of Caucasus August 9, 2023By Olivia Poust OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Those blocking access are preventing approximately 400 tons of humanitarian aid from Armenia to enter Nagorno-Karabakh, reported Lusine Stepanyan, project manager for Caritas Armenia.
WYD pilgrims showed the world faith can lead to peace, pope says August 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 In a world suffering from “diseases of the soul,” like pride, hatred and violence, the young people who traveled to Portugal for World Youth Day showed that another way of living and interacting is possible, Pope Francis said.
U.S. group marks 1945 atomic bombings, urges abolishing nuclear weapons and building better world August 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News On the 78th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Seattle and Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, N.M., and the Pilgrimage of Peace delegation from their archdioceses participated in an interfaith prayer ceremony and a peace memorial ceremony.
Pope’s peace day message to focus on ethical concerns over AI August 9, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Signaling the Vatican’s growing engagement in efforts to ensure the ethical development of new technologies, the Vatican has announced that “Artificial Intelligence and Peace” will be the theme for the next World Day of Peace, which is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2024.
‘Heed their cries and help’: U.S. bishop pleads for hungry as Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain August 8, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain exports — which feed millions in several nations — a U.S. bishop is calling on global leaders to ensure food security.
Spanish teen says she has regained sight after praying to Our Lady of the Snows August 8, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 World Youth Day is known as an event that can and does change lives, but when a teenager said she has regained her sight during the Portuguese youth fair, it electrified both Portugal and Spain on Aug. 6.
Ordinariate Solemn Mass honors Newman’s legacy at national shrine in Washington August 8, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Saints, World News Clouds of incense billowed throughout the crypt as the priests in golden vestments celebrated Solemn Mass, according to “Divine Worship: The Missal”, which provides the form of the Mass for the Catholic Church’s personal ordinariates for the Anglican tradition.
Pope calls for inclusive church while in Portugal for WYD August 8, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 Pope Francis asked the 1.5 million young people who attended World Youth Day to take “what God has sown into your hearts” back to their home countries and build a joyful church that is open to all.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s gun buyback effort takes 362 firearms off the streets, promotes peace and hope August 7, 2023By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News The archdiocese raised more than $50,000 to finance the buyback event. Police officers exchanged cash and gift cards for weapons retrieved from the trunks of vehicles that formed a continuous, long line for several hours, wrapped around Edmondson Village Shopping Center.
Pope shares summer reflection with Rome priests August 7, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Assuring Rome priests of his gratitude and prayers, Pope Francis asked them to use part of their summer rest to reflect on ways to strengthen the unity of the church and promote greater collaboration with laypeople.
Radio Interview: An update on the Seek the City pastoral planning initiative for Baltimore August 7, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Seek the City to Come George Matysek interviews Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R, urban vicar for the Archdiocese of Baltimore; and Geri Byrd, director of Seek the City, a two-year pastoral planning effort launched last year concerning the future of all 57 parishes in Baltimore City and several in Baltimore County.
Baltimore pilgrims enthralled by journey to Lisbon for World Youth Day August 7, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 The Baltimore group of more than 50 had a packed 11-day itinerary, arriving in Lisbon July 29 and taking a city tour, including stops at Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery and St. Anthony of Padua Church.
