Through five pontificates, popes have instructed the faithful at their weekly general audiences, condemned war, called for peace and even celebrated birthdays in the Vatican audience hall under the gaze of a giant bronze sculpture of Jesus.
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Humility, prayer, real friendship required for evangelization, say new Vatican consultants
Two newly appointed Vatican consultants on evangelization told OSV News that prayer, humility and authentic friendship are key to spreading the Gospel, particularly among youth and young adults.
Michigan third grader launches ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year with Teddy’ podcast
When he grows up, third-grader Teddy Howell, a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Newport, wants to be a podcaster and a priest.
Silence, prayer and a long tradition of faith nurture Black Catholic vocations, says religious sister
Black Catholic religious vocations emerge from a long tradition of faith, nurtured by silence and prayer within the life of the church, said a religious sister at an event dedicated to those vocations.
Easter conflict avoided at disputed Christian center in Ukraine, but tensions remain
The issue of eviction of the UOC from the lavra has been brewing for years and intensified during the war.
End of life a time for accompaniment, discernment and respect for human dignity, say Catholic bioethicists
Accompaniment, discernment and respect for God-given human dignity are central to church teaching on end-of-life issues, several Catholic bioethicists said.
Pope arrives in Hungary preaching cooperation, welcome — not isolation
Paying homage to Hungary’s history, culture and location in the heart of Europe, Pope Francis pushed against the notion that the country needed to insulate itself to protect its identity.
Biden administration outlines new plan to reduce migrant arrivals when Title 42 ends
The Biden administration announced April 27 new steps it would take in an effort to reduce migrant arrivals at the U.S.-Mexico border when Title 42 expires in May.
Archdiocesan gala returns with emphasis on education, honors
The Archdiocese of Baltimore revived the archdiocesan Medal of Honor, bestowing the award to 12 individuals at the Shine the Light Gala April 22.
Initiative’s goal is to help build connections between young Catholic adults and parishes
While young adults have overwhelmingly strayed from organized religion of all faiths and denominations, the blessings of a life in relationship with God are exactly what this 18- to 39-year-old age group is longing for in their lives.
Kansas enacts ‘born-alive’ bill after Legislature overrides governor’s veto
Lawmakers in the Kansas Legislature voted April 26 to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a “born-alive infants protection act.”
Pope, Council of Cardinals look at church peacemaking efforts
Seven weeks after announcing the new composition of his international Council of Cardinals, Pope Francis led a two-day meeting of the council focused on situations of conflict in the world and on progress in implementing his reform of the Roman Curia.