Pope encourages Singapore’s young to cultivate unity amid diversity September 13, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Before leaving Singapore, the most religiously diverse country on his trip to Asia and the Pacific, Pope Francis urged young people to approach others with courage and friendship.
In health care, patients must be seen ‘as the image of Christ,’ says physician September 13, 2024By Jean Gonzalez OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News The event, which gathered Catholic physicians and their families, followed the theme “Imago Dei: Made in His Image, Male and Female He Created Them.”
North Dakota judge overturns state’s abortion ban, AG says he will appeal September 13, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News A North Dakota judge overturned that state’s near-total abortion ban Sept. 12, ruling the state’s constitution permits abortion until viability.
‘Livin’ on a prayer’: Catholic-raised Bon Jovi helps save woman on Nashville bridge September 13, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi reportedly saved a woman’s life when he talked her into stepping off the ledge of a bridge over the river in Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 10.
March for Life organization names Jennie Bradley Lichter as its new president-elect September 13, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The March for Life Education and Defense Fund named Jennie Bradley Lichter as its new president-elect Sept. 12, and announced its current president Jeanne Mancini, will leave the role following the organization’s 2025 national March for Life event.
Georgetown panel explores dialogue’s key role in protecting democracy this election cycle September 13, 2024By Kate Scanlon Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Amid an unprecedented U.S. presidential election cycle, Catholic voters should reflect on fostering key principles of Catholic social teaching — such as respect for human life, solidarity and the common good — through dialogue and civic engagement, panelists said at a discussion event Sept. 11 hosted by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University.
Dr. Donna Hargens, Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools superintendent, announces retirement September 12, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Dr. Donna Hargens, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, announced Sept. 12 she will retire at the end of the school year, kicking off a national search for her replacement.
Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral September 12, 2024By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Uncategorized, World News At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
Head of Sacred Heart order appeals to Polish authorities to respect dignity of arrested priest September 12, 2024By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News As the superior general of the Sacred Heart order appealed to Polish authorities to ensure an arrested Polish priest’s “dignity” is “respected,” defenders have accused the country’s government of using Father Michal Olszewski as a political prisoner and urged the Catholic Church to speak up on his behalf.
Indigenous coalition asks Supreme Court to stop mine threatening sacred site September 12, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Racial Justice, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court, World News A coalition of Western Apache people, along with other Native American and non-Indigenous supporters, under the banner of the non-profit Apache Stronghold, asked the U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 11 to protect their sacred site at Oak Flat, Arizona, from destruction by a copper mining giant after a federal appeals court rejected their request.
Clergy, diplomats call on U.N. General Assembly in new session to strive for peace September 12, 2024By Steven Schwankert OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, Ill., quoted Pope Benedict XVI in praying for peace Sept. 9 as dignitaries gathered for a prayer service on the eve of the United Nations’ 79th session of the General Assembly.
Love is what builds and endures, pope says in Singapore September 12, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The true significance of Singapore’s soaring skyscrapers, robust economy and high-tech achievements must be found in the stories of love and care that are behind them, Pope Francis said.
