‘I desired to be with them,’ says Cardinal Pizzaballa as he visits Catholic parish in Gaza May 16, 2024By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News In a previously unpublicized visit, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, entered the Gaza Strip May 16, reaching Holy Family Parish for his first pastoral visit since the outbreak of Israel-Hamas war following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicks off May 18-19 with Masses, processions at iconic sites, including Baltimore and Emmitsburg May 16, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The routes’ 24 “perpetual pilgrims,” along with their priest chaplains and seven seminarians will accompany the Eucharist, exposed in a monstrance, as they travel — often on foot — across the United States.
Bishops respond with shock, prayer after Slovak prime minister shot multiple times May 16, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Catholic bishops have expressed shock and promised prayers as Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico fights for his life after being shot multiple times May 15.
Voting involves acts of citizenship, faith and discernment, ‘Civilize it’ panelists say May 16, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Voting is an act of conscience and should be discerned as such, panelists said at a May 14 webinar organized by the U.S. bishops’ conference and other Catholic groups.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Marian Route includes major landmarks dedicated to Mary May 16, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Beginning on Pentecost May 19, the Marian Route is one of four National Pilgrimage Routes that will converge in Indianapolis ahead of the July 17-21 National Eucharistic Congress. The pilgrimage and the congress are part of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that launched in 2022.
NEC programming in Spanish brings an opportunity to unite around the Lord May 16, 2024By Maria-Pia Negro Chin OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, News, World News The 10th National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 in Indianapolis is an opportunity to “come together in faith, as brothers and sisters,” said Jaime Reyna, who is responsible for the congress’ multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
Pope meets senior priests, encourages dialogue with young clergy May 16, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, Vocations, World News Pope Francis, who was ordained to the priesthood 54 years ago, encouraged senior priests in the Diocese of Rome to be “witnesses of memory,” sharing their faith and experiences with younger clergy and not being afraid to argue with them from time to time.
As cross and tower bells return to Notre Dame, firefighters’ chaplain recalls battle to save icon May 16, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News The cross over Notre Dame’s choir and the eight bronze bells in the north tower can now be reinstalled in their rightful place in the iconic Paris cathedral.
Governor says faith leaders have ‘powerful’ role in climate action May 15, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Faith leaders must collaborate with public and private partners to set an example on combating climate change for the communities they serve, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said while standing in the Vatican Gardens.
Poland honors papal biographer and Baltimore native George Weigel with republic’s Order of Merit May 15, 2024By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Local News, News St. John Paul II’s American biographer, George Weigel, was awarded the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by President Andrzej Duda at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw May 13.
Mount St. Mary’s President Timothy Trainor eager to succeed at retirement May 15, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Mount St. Mary’s President Dr. Timothy E. Trainor is giving himself some new marching orders. Trainor, 63, announced in March his plans to retire from his role at Mount St. Mary’s June 30.
Father Walter J. McGovern, a ‘people person’ known for his home visits, dies at 92 May 15, 2024By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father Walter J. McGovern, fondly remembered for his loving, pastoral presence during his six decades serving the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died May 9 at Stella Maris in Timonium. He was 92.
