After weeks of speculation, Harris picks Minnesota’s Walz as running mate August 6, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Vice President Kamala Harris selected Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., as her running mate on the Democratic Party’s ticket Aug. 6.
Church lauds Filipino gymnast’s double Olympic gold August 6, 2024By Ronald O. Reyes OSV News Filed Under: News, Olympics, Sports, World News A church official in the Philippines has joined others to celebrate a historic double gold that gymnast Carlos Yulo won at the Paris Olympics.
Baltimore native among three Conventual Franciscans making profession of solemn vows August 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Brother Joseph Krondon of Baltimore was one of three men who made their solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience as Conventual Franciscans Aug. 2 at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Cardinal’s successor as Boston’s archbishop says his first job ‘is just to to be a listener’ August 6, 2024By Wes Cipolla OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley’s newly named successor as archbishop of Boston said at a press conference Aug. 5 that he is “humbled by the size and history of this archdiocese.”
5 Things to Know about the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s gun buyback, including new site August 6, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News Five things to know about the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s second gun buyback in Southwest Baltimore.
Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry August 6, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Books, News, Vatican, World News Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis said.
Interfaith leaders meet in front of Paris cathedral 100 years after first such Olympic meeting August 5, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Olympics, Sports, World News The square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral was bathed in sunshine Aug. 4 as representatives of the five major religions involved in the Paris Olympic Games met.
Pope appoints Rhode Island bishop to succeed Cardinal O’Malley as Boston archbishop August 5, 2024By Gregory L. Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Ending months of speculation about the future leadership of the Archdiocese of Boston, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley and appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning of Providence, Rhode Island, to succeed him as the archdiocese’s 10th bishop and seventh archbishop.
American Olympic medalists in Paris known for leaning on faith; Mount de Sales alum 7th in 800 final August 5, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News Among American Olympians achieving a spot on the podium in Paris are Catholics who have expressed their dependence on faith over the years as they’ve pursued excellence in their athletic pursuits.
‘Parishes are on their own,’ says Nicaraguan priest as regime’s repression targets diocese August 5, 2024By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News At least 11 churchmen have been detained by police and paramilitaries over a weeklong assault in northern Nicaragua, depleting the already demoralized Diocese of Matagalpa — whose leader, Bishop Rolando Álvarez, lives in exile.
Vatican says it was ‘saddened’ by Olympics’ opening ceremony August 5, 2024By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Vatican, World News More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the Vatican joined people who complained that a segment of the show featuring drag performers offended Christians.
Pope pleads for restraint in Middle East after killing of Hamas leader August 5, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News As fears of a widening war in the Middle East grew again in early August, Pope Francis pleaded with the region’s leaders to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue.
