Vatican foreign minister optimistic papal trip to Vietnam is possible January 18, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A papal visit to Vietnam would send a very good message to the Asian region, said Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister.
Church burnings tied to unproven discovery of unmarked graves at residential schools January 18, 2024By Quinton Amundson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News According to the Catholic Civil Rights League’s database, at least 85 Catholic churches have been set ablaze or vandalized since the unproven discovery May 27, 2021, of 215 suspected unmarked graves near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Suspected gunman arrested during weekday Mass in California January 18, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News A weekday Mass at a California parish was interrupted as police pursued an alleged armed suspect who had fled into the church.
Court order confirms claims deadline and forms for archdiocesan reorganization January 17, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Feature, Local News, News The judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization of the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued an order Jan. 16 that approved a May 31 deadline for claims to be submitted, along with the form to be used by those who wish to make a claim for damages relating to sexual abuse of a minor by clergy or other personnel in the archdiocese.
Two U.S. prelates call for ‘immediate and total’ ceasefire in Gaza Strip January 17, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Two U.S. prelates are urging an “immediate and total” ceasefire in the war that has convulsed the Gaza Strip for more than 100 days, while condemning Hamas and urging the release of Israeli hostages taken by the Palestinian militants.
Pope appeals for restraint against escalating conflict in Middle East January 17, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis called for dialogue and cooperation between neighboring nations and appealed for restraint against any actions that could escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Why is world still plagued by poverty, pope asks leaders at Davos January 17, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Nations and businesses must work together to promote ethically sound models of globalization, Pope Francis told global business and government leaders.
As Iran hits northern Iraq, prelate says Middle East is ‘like a volcano,’ Christians are targeted January 17, 2024By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Iraqi Catholic community feels unsettled after Iran launched ballistic missiles, striking upscale neighborhoods of Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, signaling the latest spate of violence targeting northern Iraq.
Social media in flames: Pope targeted for not preaching fire and brimstone January 17, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News An emphasis on God’s mercy has so dominated Pope Francis’ pontificate that it should surprise no one that he said he hopes hell is empty.
Pray, and take action to proclaim life is God’s ‘precious gift,’ says bishops’ pro-life chair January 17, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning the landmark Roe ruling, “human life remains gravely threatened by legalized abortion in most states and it continues to be aggressively promoted at the federal level,” the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman said Jan. 16.
Lust, pornography poison God’s gifts of sexuality, love, pope says January 17, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pornography and lust undermine and rob people from experiencing God’s gift of love, Pope Francis said.
March for Life 2024 aims to make abortion ‘unthinkable’ in American culture January 17, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News This year, the national March for Life in Washington Jan. 19 promises to empower women facing unexpected pregnancies with the message that they are not alone — and that the pro-life movement is ready and waiting to help them choose life for their baby.
