LEGO’s Notre Dame model comes just in time for cathedral reopening May 14, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News As workers complete the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a devastating 2019 fire, LEGO fans can assemble their own model of the iconic medieval structure, thanks to a soon-to-be-released kit from the Denmark-based toy manufacturer.
Pope praises role of archives, libraries, in tech-oriented world May 14, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The troves of knowledge stored in archives and libraries must be made available and accessible to all people, especially as they increasingly depend on technological means for their knowledge, Pope Francis said.
Missouri enacts legislation to block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding May 13, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation May 9 that revives an effort to block Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program.
Protesters at U.S. Catholic colleges, universities join voices to pro-Palestinian movement May 13, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News As the school year draws to a close, student protesters at Catholic colleges and universities in the U.S. have added their voices to the din of pro-Palestinian shouts at campuses across the country and around the word.
Pope again calls for full prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine May 13, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis reiterated the Vatican’s willingness to aid in a comprehensive prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.
Ascension shows that no one is left behind en route to heaven, pope says May 13, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Jesus’ ascension shows that, despite the difficulties in peoples’ lives, they are all made for heaven, Pope Francis said.
Radio Interview: ‘Teilhard: Visionary Scientist’ May 13, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Frank and Mary Frost, producers of “Teilhard: Visionary Scientist,” a documentary about Jesuit scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, who was part of the crew that discovered Peking Man and whose explorations in science and spirituality continue to inspire today.
Cyberattack on largest U.S. Catholic health care system part of rising criminal trend May 13, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News The nation’s largest Catholic health care system reported it experienced what it called a “cybersecurity incident” May 8, resulting in “a disruption to clinical operations.” The cyberattack is part of a rising and dangerous criminal trend targeting the entire health care sector.
Catholic immigration advocates concerned over proposed rule change to asylum May 13, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic immigration advocates are paying close attention to — and expressing concern about — a possible change in how asylum claims are processed by U.S. immigration officials, as well as updates in the use of classified information in immigration proceedings.
Hispanic ministry organization’s webinar highlights ways to mentor young Latino leaders May 13, 2024By Armando Machado OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry At a recent virtual gathering, ministry leaders in the United States and Latin American countries talked about ways to forge paths for “pastoral juvenil,” or ministry with Hispanic youth and young adults.
Boy Scouts of America rebranding in 2025 not expected to impact Catholic scouts May 13, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, Youth Ministry A change in name for the Boy Scouts of America will not affect affiliated Catholic scout troops, the executive director of the Catholic Church’s official committee overseeing Scouting programs in the U.S. told OSV News.
Syro-Malabar divisions over liturgy are work of the devil, pope says May 13, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The divisions within the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in India are the work of the devil, who has convinced some people, including priests, that their way is the only way to celebrate the Eucharist, Pope Francis said.
