Dueling reports paint differing pictures of U.S. abortion rate prior to Roe reversal January 7, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Dueling studies on the abortion rate in the United States give a conflicting picture about the prevalence of abortion in the last days of Roe v. Wade.
Pope’s tribute to predecessor ‘refined and profound,’ says Benedict aide January 6, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, World News Father Federico Lombardi said that the pope’s message was a “very refined and profound” tribute to his predecessor that respected the liturgy of a funeral Mass.
Pope reorganizes Rome vicariate to be more collegial, accountable January 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News With the same spirit and aims that behind his recent reform and reorganization of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis, as Bishop of Rome, has overhauled the Vicariate of Rome.
Faith involves questioning, risks, adoring Jesus, pope says on Epiphany January 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Faith is a journey inspired by restless questioning, fraught with risk, powered by perseverance in prayer and charity, and culminating in the awe, wonder and worship of the Lord, Pope Francis said.
Dioceses, bishops across the nation celebrate Masses in honor of Pope Benedict XVI January 6, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, World News Archdioceses and dioceses across the U.S. have been celebrating liturgies praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 95, who passed away on New Year’s Eve, and was buried in Rome Jan. 5.
Following Dobbs, Catholic groups implement or expand parental leave policies January 6, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Catholic organizations announced they will implement expanded parental leave policies or provide other resources as a means of demonstrating their commitment to building a culture of life.
Vigil honors lives lost to murder in Baltimore January 5, 2023By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R, urban vicar for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was among several city, religious and community leaders who prayed for the 334 people killed last year in the city.
Biden says he plans to visit border for the first time in his presidency January 5, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News President Joe Biden said Jan. 4 he plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, which would be the first visit to the border of his presidency, when he travels to Mexico next week.
Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest today where two canonized popes were buried January 5, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, World News In what looks like a continuation of pontifical legacy, Pope Benedict XVI was buried in the crypt where his Polish predecessor, St. John Paul II, was first buried.
Archbishop Lori call’s Pope Benedict’s funeral ‘noble simplicity’ January 5, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican Among the more than 50,000 people in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 5 for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, who said the subdued nature of the liturgy was at the request of the retired pontiff, the first to resign the papacy in more than 600 years.
Mourners see pope’s funeral as celebration of life and legacy January 5, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, World News The mood in St. Peter’s Square in the hours leading up to the historic funeral for Pope Benedict XVI was much more festive than somber.
Catholics who loved Benedict share how he has shaped their lives January 5, 2023By Maria Wiering Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, World News Through his prolific writing, public addresses and humble demeanor, Pope Benedict made a lasting impression on many Catholics both before, during and after his papacy.