Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ May 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, Synodality, World News Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S.
CRS official says agency has been unable to to get aid to southern Gaza Strip since May 6 May 28, 2024By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News As tensions and the number of victims mount in southern Gaza Strip, Catholic Relief Services said it has not been able to get humanitarian aid through to the southern Gaza Strip since May 6 and it no longer has any supplies left in its warehouses in that area, said Jason Knapp, CRS country director for Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza.
Pope tells Christians, Buddhists to work together for peace May 28, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News Christians and Buddhists must be willing to work together to “bring a ray of hope to a desperate humanity,” Pope Francis said.
Caritas Australia mobilizes efforts to aid landslide victims in Papua New Guinea May 28, 2024By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News Caritas Australia mobilized relief efforts to aid victims of a horrific landslide that devastated remote communities in Papua New Guinea.
Pope apologizes for using ‘homophobic’ slang May 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term, reported by others,” that is considered vulgar in Italian, the Vatican press office said.
Being missionary is not forcing conversions, pope says May 28, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Missions, News, Vatican, World News Living out the missionary dimension of the faith never means trying to forcefully convert people to Catholicism, Pope Francis said.
Amid horrors of war, Ukrainian youth make pilgrimage to Medjugorje, praying for peace May 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News A group of Ukrainian youth have made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, asking Mary to bring peace as Russia doubles down on its 11-year war in Ukraine and brutally targets civilians.
Be proud of your uniform, committed to peace, pope tells military May 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Entrusting to God’s mercy all of their comrades-in-arms who have died serving their countries and defending peace, Pope Francis urged Catholic members of the military to let their faith inform their service.
Kids get life lessons from pope, Italian comic on World Children’s Day May 28, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Always pray, and pray especially for an end to all wars, Pope Francis told children during Mass concluding the first World Children’s Day.
Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico May 28, 2024By Gina Christian Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A former Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe, N.M., ended his life ahead of a May 24 hearing on criminal charges of sexual abuse.
California Catholic college says new energy independence plan models ‘creative’ stewardship May 27, 2024By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Environment, News, World News A small Catholic college in California announced recently that it had gained energy independence from the California power grid, marking a landmark in the use of alternative energy resources in higher education.
Christ offers ‘future with hope’ amid mental illness, writes bishop after bout with depression May 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Now, after experiencing “the depths of darkness,” Bishop Conley said he has emerged with “joy and an even deeper love for our Lord” — and he has written a new pastoral letter to help others struggling with mental illness do the same.
