On New Year’s, pope calls for real commitment to respect human life January 1, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.
New early childhood center highlights Catholic higher-ed pro-life trend January 1, 2025By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Respect Life, World News The University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., is launching a new early childhood center to care for the young children of its faculty and community members.
Pope gives thanks for Jubilee preparations at New Year’s Eve vespers December 31, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A week after inaugurating the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis gave thanks for all the work that went into its preparation and prayed that it would be a year of peace, justice and fraternity.
Arizona bishops, faith leaders denounce spectre of immigration raids on churches December 31, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, Religious Freedom, World News The expectation that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s incoming administration will revoke the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s long-standing policy restricting the arrest of unauthorized immigrants at or near houses of worship has led faith leaders to protest what they say represents an impending threat to religious freedom.
Report: Homelessness reaches record high amid affordable housing crunch December 31, 2024By Kate Scanlon Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, World News The United States saw an increase of about 18 percent in homelessness this year, a record high, according to a federal report.
Olivia Hussey, known for roles as Mary and Mother Teresa, dies at 73 December 31, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, Obituaries, World News Olivia Hussey, known for her iconic on-screen portrayals of Mary and Mother Teresa, died Dec. 27 at age 73 at her California home, according to a statement released by her family the following day.
American political life saw a history-making, tumultuous 2024 December 31, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News A historic year in American politics saw former President Donald Trump elected to a second term in the Oval Office four years after he lost his run for a consecutive term.
Most popular stories and commentaries of 2024 on CatholicReview.org December 31, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News Check out the most-read local stories and commentaries on CatholicReview.org for 2024.
National pilgrimage, congress stand out as 2024 highlights for U.S. church December 31, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The U.S. gathering — and related events preceding it — was a major undertaking in 2024. As the pinnacle of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ three-year National Eucharistic Revival, it is already proving to be a milestone in the life of the U.S. church, and in the lives of the Catholics who participated.
Sleep Out in Annapolis gives students a glimpse into homelessness December 31, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Social Justice The high school students were participating in a Sleep Out, a fundraiser for Covenant House, a nonprofit that provides support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.
Pope preaches value of hope, kindness on popular BBC program December 31, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Speaking on one of the United Kingdom’s most popular radio programs, Pope Francis encouraged millions of listeners to reject pessimism, treat others with kindness and look to the future with hope.
Little highlanders from Poland win the internet with their midnight Mass caroling December 30, 2024By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, News, World News An army of little violinists dressed in traditional attire of Polish highlanders, or “górale,” went viral playing their Christmas carol in a gorgeous church in southern Poland, making a local legendary children’s orchestra go global.
