Meet Christ in migrants, and respond with compassion, says US bishop echoing pope’s call September 23, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News In a message ahead of the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, the U.S. bishops’ migration chair stressed Pope Francis’ call for solidarity with migrants, “reminding us that their journeys mirror the biblical Exodus, with God as their guide and companion.”
Five Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Baltimore honored as National Blue Ribbon awardees September 23, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Blue Ribbon, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The festive scene in Severna Park also played out at four other Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as the Catholic community celebrated having five of its schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Delaware governor vetoes bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in state September 23, 2024By Joseph P. Owens OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Delaware Gov. John Carney Sept. 20 vetoed House Bill 140, turning back legislative efforts to make legal physician-assisted suicide in the state.
Amid dramatic scenes of floods sweeping through entire villages, Polish Catholics rush to help September 23, 2024By Agnieszka Bugala OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News As Poland was bracing for the biggest catastrophe since 1997 when the so-called “flood of the millennium” killed 114 people in Poland, Czech Republic and Germany, volunteers and help, including loads of supplies and money from Catholic charities, poured into the region to ease the pain of the people who lost everything.
U.S. cardinal: Church should prioritize nonviolence, not ‘just war’ September 23, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Catholic Church should focus on promoting active nonviolence, rather than refining just war theory as conflicts continue to flare up around the world and threaten peace, U.S. Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego said.
Pope condemns killing of Catholic environmental activist September 23, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis expressed his grief over the killing of a churchworker in Honduras, expressing solidarity with those “who see their fundamental rights violated” and are targeted for their advocacy for the poor and for the care for the planet.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton statue finds new home in Emmitsburg September 23, 2024By Samantha Smith Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Schools A large statue of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton that previously stood on the grounds of two now-closed Catholic schools has a new home at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, where it sits in the school’s annex surrounded by flowers.
True power is exercised in service of the weakest, pope says September 23, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News While people can get caught up in the pursuit of power and greatness, Jesus teaches that true power is found in the humility of being a servant to the most vulnerable, Pope Francis said.
Radio Interview: Sexton’s Lodge Café fosters fellowship with people experiencing homelessness September 23, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview George Matysek talks about Sexton’s Lodge Café with Father Brendan Fitzgerald, rector of the Baltimore Basilica, and Maria Veres, director of mission advancement for the basilica.
Lebanese cardinal decries attacks he calls ‘devoid of humanity’ September 23, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai expressed “profound sorrow” over the “devastating toll” of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, the country’s state news agency NNA reported Sept. 22.
With trip planned, ailing pope cancels appointments to rest September 23, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Saying Pope Francis had “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23.
Harris to skip Al Smith dinner, annual N.Y. Catholic charity event and staple for presidential nominees September 23, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, News, World News Vice President Kamala Harris will not attend the Al Smith charity dinner Oct. 17, a New York Catholic charities fundraiser that has become a staple for presidential nominees in election years.
