Catholic charities sending millions in aid to an ailing Syria and Turkey after deadly earthquake February 15, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News With the 19th-century cathedral lying in ruins, along with many of the homes of his parishioners, Father Dogondke is left with a community of people who are accustomed to serving others who now have nothing left themselves.
Pope sends winter clothing to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria February 15, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis sent 10,000 thermal shirts to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, where millions are sleeping outdoors in below-freezing temperatures.
Vatican, environmental institute release action guide for sustainability February 15, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News To help local parishes, schools, other groups and individuals reflect on the practical and concrete action they can take to help tackle environmental challenges, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Stockholm Environment Institute have released a guidebook.
To evangelize, Christians are not called to argue but be meek like sheep February 15, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, News, Vatican, World News At his general audience Feb. 15, the pope continued his series of catechesis on evangelization and apostolic zeal.
Partners in mission: Dicastery promotes ‘co-responsibility’ of clergy, laity February 15, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Laypeople have roles to play in the life of a parish, but priests, bishops and cardinals also need to recognize the way Catholic laity are bringing the Gospel to the world through their jobs, their family life, their volunteering and their social engagement.
Summer fun: From art to ziplining and everything in between February 15, 2023By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools When choosing a summer camp, be sure to take cues from your child about his or her interests.
Pro-life groups, members of Congress weigh in on chemical abortion case February 15, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Pro-life groups, as well as several members of Congress and state attorneys general, filed 15 friend-of-the-court briefs Feb. 10 with a federal court involving the U.S. government’s approval of drugs for early abortion.
Catholic Charities win with Kansas City, Philadelphia prelates’ Super Bowl wager February 14, 2023By Megan Marley OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, Sports, World News The Catholic leadership of both Philadelphia and Kansas City, Mo., went the whole nine yards with their Super Bowl wager this year — but Catholic Charities has scored the most.
Catholic community expresses sorrow, prayers after ‘horrific’ Michigan State shooting February 14, 2023By Michaek Stechschulte OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Catholic leaders in the state of Michigan reacted Feb. 14 to the news of a mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University with a mixture of shock, sorrow and a pledge to pray for and accompany victims.
Archbishop Lori emphasizes importance of faith community during gun violence panel discussion February 14, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News The Maryland Catholic Conference organized a Feb. 13 virtual town hall, “Curbing Gun Violence in Maryland.”
Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race: ‘It’s time for a new generation of leadership’ February 14, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced Feb. 14 she is running for president, becoming the first major Republican candidate to enter the party’s primary against former President Donald Trump.
Charlotte parish welcomes Nicaraguan priests after imprisonment, deportation to U.S. February 14, 2023By Liz Chandler OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Two Catholic priests imprisoned in Nicaragua since August arrived in Charlotte late Feb. 12 to hugs and tears from family and friends, after their release and deportation to the United States Feb. 9.
