RADIO INTERVIEW: Resurrecting spiritual classics May 1, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview The Catholic Review talks with Father Robert Nixon about how he goes about translating spiritual classics and we take a closer look at one of his recently completed translations, a book by Thomas A Kempis called “Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity.”
‘Eye-opening experience’ the church needs is found in Eucharist, says U.S. apostolic nuncio May 1, 2023By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, said he is “convinced that the church today is in need of an eye-opening experience,” similar to the experience of the two disciples who encountered Jesus along the road to Emmaus following the Resurrection, but who did not recognize him until they shared a meal.
Church supports Venezuelan Indigenous immigrants’ struggle for rights in Brazil, but more help is needed April 30, 2023By Eduardo Campos Lima OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News While millions of Venezuelans left their homeland for Brazil over the past several years, hundreds of them now face a different journey — fighting several violations of their rights.
Over the pope’s shoulder: An ‘explosion’ of spirituality in bronze April 30, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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.
Silence, prayer and a long tradition of faith nurture Black Catholic vocations, says religious sister April 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, Vocations, World News 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.
Michigan third grader launches ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year with Teddy’ podcast April 29, 2023By Gabriella Patti OSV News Filed Under: Bible, Feature, News, World News 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.
Humility, prayer, real friendship required for evangelization, say new Vatican consultants April 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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.
Easter conflict avoided at disputed Christian center in Ukraine, but tensions remain April 28, 2023By Lilia Kovalyk-Vasiuta OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News 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 April 28, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News 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 April 28, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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 April 28, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News 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 April 28, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore revived the archdiocesan Medal of Honor, bestowing the award to 12 individuals at the Shine the Light Gala April 22.
