Studying theology in Sicily means fighting Mafia, pope says December 7, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The study of theology must include reference to the context in which its students live and will minister, Pope Francis said, so in Sicily that means it must have something to say about the Mafia.
Vatican launches virtual College of Cardinal ‘dashboard’ December 7, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Anyone interested in Catholic Church can now see a detailed, interactive breakdown of the body that will elect the next pope. The Vatican launched a “dashboard” for the College of Cardinals Dec. 5, allowing users of the web page to see a comprehensive list of the church’s cardinals and sort them […]
People must love truth, learn to listen, welcome all, says Dominican December 6, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, Vocations, World News Two cardinals-to-be will stand out in a sea of red during a solemn consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica when Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals Dec. 7.
Churches against planned ban on church services in Russian apartment blocks December 6, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Russian politicians want to close house churches and ban anointing faithful in flats. This would hit the religious communities hard and following the Orthodox Church hierarchy, Catholic bishops are also opposing the move.
Sister Elaine Spangler, former nursing supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital, dies at 90 December 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Dec. 6 in Aston, Pa., for Sister Elaine Spangler, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 65 years, who died Nov. 30. The former Sister Carlos Marie was 90.
New papal preacher tells pope, cardinals: Don’t be closed to change December 6, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News At 53 years old, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, the new preacher of the papal household, was among the youngest in the Vatican audience hall when he told Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia: be open to change.
New Netflix film presents the life of the Virgin Mary December 6, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News “Mary,” an earnest drama, will be available for streaming on Netflix Dec. 6.
Sudanese Catholic bishop narrowly escapes execution December 6, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Sudanese Catholic Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali of El Obeid Dec. 2 described narrowly escaping execution in his country, where he has remained with the faithful amid a deadly war between the Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Catholic Health Association ‘shocked and grieved’ by brazen killing of health insurance CEO December 6, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News The Catholic Health Association of the United States said the national organization, along with the Catholic health community, is “shocked and grieved” by the public killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at the hands of a masked gunman.
World’s youngest cardinal says he comes from a young church December 6, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Cardinal-designate Mykola Bychok said he hopes the characteristics that make him unique in the College of Cardinals will benefit the Catholic Church and the Ukrainian people.
As border state bishops, New Mexico prelates urge Trump to reconsider mass deportation plans December 6, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News The incoming Trump administration should “rethink” its plans to carry out mass deportations, the bishops of New Mexico wrote in an open letter.
Zollner: Work, ‘change of attitude’ needed to make zero tolerance for abuse universal in church December 6, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News The proposal — co-written by members of the institute and the Seattle-based Ending Clergy Abuse human rights organization — called for a global extension of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ protocol of permanently removing from ministry credibly accused priests or deacons.
