Catholic parishes relied on faith, prudent planning during university shooting August 30, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Two North Carolina pastors told OSV News their parish security plans were put to a real-life test when an active shooting unfolded nearby — and safety and mental health ministries are serving as a model for other churches, said lay leaders.
Group walks, prays for end to abortion as it kicks off national pro-life relay in Manhattan August 30, 2023By Armando Machado OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The national kickoff for the annual A-Cross America Relay for Life, began early Aug. 26 in Manhattan, with a group walking and praying for the end of abortion.
Steve Scalise, No. 2 House Republican, discloses ‘very treatable’ blood cancer diagnosis August 30, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News House Majority Leader Steve Scalise disclosed Aug. 29 that he has been diagnosed with a “very treatable” form of blood cancer.
Pope confirms ‘second Laudato Si” will be an apostolic exhortation August 30, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis confirmed plans to publish a “second Laudato Si’,” which is expected to update and expand on his 2015 encyclical on the environment.
New leaders named for 2023-24 school year in Archdiocese of Baltimore August 30, 2023By Mitzy Deras Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Educators have been named to new leadership positions for the 2023-24 academic year in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
From St. Patrick’s to St. Patrick’s: New York cardinal makes anniversary pilgrimage to Ireland August 30, 2023By Sarah Mac Donald OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of Armagh’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the opening of St Patrick’s Cathedral culminated with Mass Aug. 27 celebrated by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York during which he paid tribute to the “cycle of evangelization” between Ireland and the United States.
NBC: Virginia governor may seek 15-week abortion ban if GOP takes Legislature August 29, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will seek the passage of a 15-week abortion ban if Republicans gain control of the state’s General Assembly this fall, NBC News reported.
Synod is ‘truly important’ for the church, pope says August 29, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis asked a group of Italian journalists to shun fake news and a love of scandal, including when covering the Catholic Church and the upcoming assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Pope asks prayers for his trip to Mongolia August 29, 2023By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis asked people to accompany him to “the heart of Asia,” Mongolia, with their prayers.
New school year kicks off with enrollment boost in Catholic schools August 28, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Excited banter filled the hallways of St. Philip Neri School in Linthicum Aug. 28 as students caught up with friends they hadn’t seen since the end of the last school year and met new teachers on the first day of school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Pope, urging young Russians to be proud of their heritage, stirs controversy August 28, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Although Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine may make peace seem an impossible dream, Pope Francis urged young Russian Catholics to sow seeds of reconciliation and peace however they can.
World needs politicians who uphold Catholic social teaching, pope says August 28, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that God would raise up a new generation of “well-educated and faithful Catholics leaders committed to promoting the church’s social and ethical teachings” through public service, especially in politics.
