Biden argues new budget would reflect U.S. values; GOP hits rising debt March 10, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Democratic President Joe Biden unveiled the third budget proposal of his presidency March 9, and his first to a divided Congress.
Gunman attacks Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany; 7 reported dead, including gunman March 10, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Seven people, including an unborn baby, were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in Hamburg, Germany.
Jesus asks that no one be excluded from his table, pope says March 10, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church is not selective: each one of its members is a sinner and part of the holy, faithful people of God, Pope Francis said in an interview marking his 10 years as pope.
Bishops add some spiritual ‘meat’ to St. Patrick’s Day dispensations March 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Lenten Friday this year, many U.S. bishops have issued dispensations from abstinence on March 17, allowing the faithful to enjoy the American Irish tradition of eating corned beef (or ham) and cabbage in good conscience.
Pope opens path for more women at Vatican, in church March 9, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News At the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 8, International Women’s Day, Pope Francis led a round of applause for women.
Pro-life leaders defend Texas abortion law facing new lawsuit March 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Five women who said they were denied abortions under Texas law despite pregnancy complications filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban, while pro-life leaders defended the law, saying it already takes into account life-threatening situations.
Love Jerusalem, work for peace, pope tells interreligious group March 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News If Jews, Christians and Muslims truly recognize Jerusalem as a sacred city, their desire for the city to be at peace must come before any political claim on its territory, Pope Francis said.
Helping, welcoming others creates a culture of fraternity, pope says March 9, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Taking in and welcoming others must be done without expecting anything from them in return, Pope Francis said.
Trusted relationships with priests key to fostering vocations, study says March 9, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News A new study cites trusted relationships with parish priests as a deciding factor in cultivating vocations and reducing the priest-to-parishioner ratio as essential for making such encounters possible.
Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg unveils media center March 9, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Mother Seton School freshened up its learning facilities by adding a new media center.
New Mexico lawmakers approve bill blocking local jurisdictions from restricting abortion March 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News A bill that would ban local jurisdictions in New Mexico from restricting abortion was approved by state lawmakers March 7, as the state seeks to block such ordinances by some communities in rural parts of the state.
Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 narrative engages in post-truth journalism, Catholic scholars warn March 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, U.S. Congress, World News Fox News host Tucker Carlson sparked bipartisan controversy on Capitol Hill after a March 6 package on his program “Tucker Carlson Tonight” depicted the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot as “mostly peaceful chaos.” Catholic political observers called the package a false portrayal of the day’s events.
