Is it the devil? Don’t ‘self-diagnose’ — follow the church’s protocols, say experts April 19, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: News, World News What should the faithful do if they, or others in their circle, suspect the presence of the demonic?
Lay Catholics have key role in church’s mission, says top Knight April 19, 2024By Mark Zimmermann OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Addressing the John Carroll Society at its April 13 annual awards dinner in Washington, Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly underscored something that Pope Francis once told him, that the laity have a co-responsibility along with the clergy for the mission of the Catholic Church.
Murdered Polish missionary begins ‘path to sainthood’ April 19, 2024By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Poland’s church is seeking the beatification of a young lay missionary, who was stabbed to death in a bungled robbery shortly after starting work with Catholic nuns at a children’s home in Bolivia in 2017.
Paris archbishop moved by the joy of workers, artisans involved in cathedral restoration April 19, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Archbishop Laurent Ulrich found himself taking over the Archdioceses of Paris in the spotlight — three years after the Notre Dame fire, as the world watched the cathedral being rebuilt, and waiting for the work to be completed.
‘Nostalgia’ will not save monasteries from closing, pope says April 19, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Longing for the past will not save contemplative religious orders from closing their monasteries or experiencing shifts in vocations, Pope Francis said.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final regulations to protect mothers, but accommodate abortion April 18, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will grant workers protections for time off and other job accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions like miscarriage, stillbirth and lactation — but also for abortion, which was opposed by many of the bill’s supporters.
Burbidge: ‘Christian nationalism’ is opposed to Catholic teaching April 18, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The concept of Christian nationalism is not compatible with Catholic teaching, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., said on a recent episode of his “Walk Humbly” podcast.
New York’s highest court hears Catholic-led challenge to state abortion mandate April 18, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life, World News The fight by religious groups against New York state’s abortion mandate — requiring most private insurance plans to cover abortion — went to the state’s highest court April 16.
‘We need to heal not ideas, but hearts,’ says prelate after Russian strike on civilians April 18, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has responded to a “devastating” strike by Russia on civilians in a northern Ukrainian city.
NY attorney general reaches agreement with Brooklyn Diocese on its handling of abuse claims April 18, 2024By John Lavenburg OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Results of an investigation issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James highlight both shortcomings and positive initiatives taken by the Diocese of Brooklyn in its handling of clergy sexual abuse allegations over the past 22 years.
St. Mary’s will join historic Baltimore Catholic League for basketball as associate member April 18, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The BCL, which hosts the longest-running postseason basketball tournament in Maryland, announced April 18 that St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis would join the league for the 2024-25 season as an associate member.
Celebrating diversity: Couples incorporate cultural traditions in wedding ceremonies April 18, 2024By Yvonne Wenger Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News In celebrating their wedding liturgies, many couples getting married in the Catholic Church incorporate cultural traditions that hold special meaning for their families.
