Meeting participants at the Vatican March 18, Pope Francis told them to “wage war, but another kind of war, an inner one, a war on ourselves to work for peace.”
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Wyoming becomes first state to ban abortion pills
Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., signed the law with a ruling by a federal judge in Texas still outstanding that could potentially implement a nationwide ban on the drug mifepristone amid a legal challenge brought by pro-life groups.
Experts hold hope for pastoral inclusion of Catholics with disabilities, also lingering challenges
Those seeking to better include persons with disabilities in the life of the Catholic Church say the horizon is a hopeful one, despite lingering challenges.
Franciscans in Holy Land advance next phase of Jerusalem’s Terra Sancta Museum
Objects cared for by the Franciscans in the Holy Land, including a collection of 13 church bells discovered hidden in Bethlehem and dating back to the Middle Ages, have traveled to some of the great museums of the world.
American lay missionaries fan embers of Catholic faith in Ireland
NET Ireland — the “NET” in its name stands for “National Evangelization Teams” — recruits and trains young adults to evangelize more than 20,000 youth in churches, schools and parishes across Ireland.
A heart filled with scorn, vain presumption is a ticket to hell, pope says
The faithful must set aside their egos and sense of superiority over others to make room for God and his tender mercy, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service.
Biden administration proposes steps aimed at reducing ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed in March the first federal limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a move the Biden administration said will save thousands of lives and prevent some serious illnesses attributed to exposure to these chemicals over time.
Accept God’s love, share it with others, pope tells Josephites
The secret to lovingly ministering to others is first allowing oneself to experience the overwhelming love of God, Pope Francis told priests belonging to the Josephites of Murialdo, the Murialdine Sisters of St. Joseph and the laypeople who work with them.
‘Befriending St. Joseph’, and imagining his silent sorrows
In “Befriending St. Joseph: Finding Faith, Hope and Courage in the Seven Sorrows Devotion” (Ave Maria Press, 2022), Deacon Greg Kandra was challenged to find a way to speak of — and perhaps for — this saint of silence.
‘New pro-life agenda’ sees wins in state battles to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms
The pro-life movement in post-Dobbs America requires robust support for health care and social service programs to accompany parents who choose life, some clergy, legislators and advocates told OSV News — including efforts to expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers.
Commission focuses on ensuring synod will be prayerful experience
At the end of their first meeting, three members of the preparatory commission for the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said they know some Catholics have very high expectations for the process while others have intense anxiety.
US extends stay for thousands of Ukrainians as war enters second year
Thousands of Ukrainians who fled their nation in the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 can now apply to extend their stay in the U.S. by one year.