6 migrants killed by Mexican military shooting at vehicle evading checkpoint October 3, 2024By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News Six migrants were killed after soldiers shot at a vehicle evading a military checkpoint in Mexico’s southern Chiapas state.
Diaconate is ‘surrender’ to Jesus, U.S. archbishop says at ordination Mass October 3, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: deacons, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News Before the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of the Catholic Church’s unity behind the successor of St. Peter, 15 men laid prostrate to express their humility and take vows of chastity and obedience to their bishop.
Pro-life activists given prison sentences for Tennessee abortion clinic blockade October 3, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life, World News Federal sentences for three defendants imposed Sept. 26-27 in connection with a March 5, 2021, blockade of an abortion clinic in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, leave only sentencing in a Michigan case in the current round of Justice Department prosecutions of clinic blockades.
Mayorkas urges ‘pragmatism’ in remarks at migration policy conference October 3, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas advocated for a pragmatic and orderly approach to immigration policy in a Sept. 30 conference on migration co-hosted by Catholic organizations.
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons October 3, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: deacons, Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the participation of women in the church, said the head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office.
Rosary pilgrimage in nation’s capital unites thousands of Catholics in love for Mary October 3, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Thousands of pilgrims from across the country gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. 28 to honor Mary, the Mother of God, and her gift of the rosary.
Dikembe Mutombo, beloved NBA superstar with Georgetown University roots, dies at 58 October 3, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Obituaries, Sports, World News A beloved NBA superstar who got his start on the Georgetown University courts died Sept. 30. Dikembe Mutombo, class of 1991, passed away at age 58 from brain cancer.
Cardinal urges recommitment to create a world where peace, justice, human dignity prevail October 3, 2024By Steven Schwankert OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, returned to themes relating to peace that he had presented during 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly at an evening Mass celebrated Sept. 30 at Holy Family Church in Manhattan, near U.N. headquarters.
Thumbs up on life for Gambrills family October 3, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Respect Life From the start, Alina Chesla has had a thumbs-up approach to life.
Father Christian Aloysius “Cris” Janson, S.M., dies at 83 October 3, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Marianist Father Christian Aloysius “Cris” Janson was offered Sept. 22 at Holy Rosary Church in San Antonio, Texas. Father Janson died Sept. 14. He was 83.
Retreat will offer support to those experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss October 2, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host another Cherished retreat, set for Oct. 12 at the Catholic Community of South Baltimore.
Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod October 2, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to give women and laymen votes at the assembly, saying it reflects the Second Vatican Council’s teaching that a bishop exercises his ministry with and within the people of God.
