Theological, ecclesiological balance needed in discussion of synodality, Bishop Rhoades says October 12, 2024By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News This process, known familiarly now as “synodality,” has culminated in two October sessions, during which more than 350 delegates from around the world have met, shared, prayed and discerned together.
Faith, trust and ‘grace in sacrament of marriage’ guide couple in cancer journey October 12, 2024By Natalie Hoefer OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, World News The Sargeants found physical, emotional and spiritual support from their home-school community and a Caring Bridge site the couple created.
Taking risks in faith led Christina Lamas to break barriers, focus on empowering Catholic youth October 12, 2024By Maria del Pilar Guzman OSV News Filed Under: Hispanic Ministry, News, World News, Youth Ministry When asked how her faith and culture impact her day-to-day life and responsibilities as the executive director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, Christina Lamas responds with a brief yet resolute, “It grounds me.”
Faithful urged to take part in global novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux ahead of World Mission Sunday October 11, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News Ahead of World Mission Sunday Oct. 20, Hallow, the acclaimed prayer app, and the Pontifical Mission Societies USA are uniting to offer a global novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, patroness of the missions.
March for Life unveils 2025 theme: ‘Every Life: Why We March’ October 11, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The March for Life Education and Defense Fund Oct. 10 unveiled the theme for its upcoming event: “Every Life: Why We March.”
New York Archdiocese sells office headquarters for reported $100 million October 11, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of New York has sold its longtime office headquarters, in a move first announced by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan in January.
Mission is common goal of synod and ecumenism, pope says October 11, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Halfway through the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis and synod participants prayed that God would “remove the divisions between Christians” so that they could proclaim the Gospel together.
Togolese priest killed in Cameroon in front of gate at religious congregation’s residence October 11, 2024By Ngala Killian Chimton OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Father Christophe Komla Badjougou, a priest of the Diocese of Yagoua in northern Cameroon, was in Yaoundé to get his visa to Italy, when he was killed Oct. 7, waiting for the gate to be opened at the residence of a religious congregation where he was staying.
In Argentina, Opus Dei ‘categorically’ denies allegations it’s involved in human trafficking October 11, 2024By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Books, Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Argentine prosecutors issued a request that a formal inquiry be opened into allegations of human trafficking and exploitation made against Opus Dei — accusations the organization has “categorically” denied.
Pro-life essay contest open through Nov. 4 for students October 11, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools The Institute for Excellence in Writing and the American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program are co-sponsoring a pro-life writing contest for middle and high school students.
Assisted dying bill in the UK is a ‘slippery slope,’ cardinal says October 11, 2024By Andy Drozdziak OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has joined leading Catholic politicians and pro-life groups in calling on U.K. Catholics to take immediate and urgent action to oppose an assisted suicide bill that he says will strike “fear and trepidation” in vulnerable people.
U.S. cardinals meet privately with pope to discuss synodality October 11, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Three U.S. cardinals attending the synod on synodality met privately with Pope Francis to speak more in-depth about synodality and the process of discernment, said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey.
