Pope calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, laments plight of children in war in CBS interview April 25, 2024By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News, Youth Ministry Pope Francis sat down exclusively with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell on April 24 for an interview ahead of the Vatican’s inaugural “World Children’s Day.” The CBS interview marks the first time a pope has given an in-depth, one-on-one interview to a U.S. broadcast network, according to the network.
Biden signs $95 billion aid package critical for Ukraine’s defense, global humanitarian needs April 25, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News President Joe Biden on April 24 said the U.S. will begin sending military aid to Ukraine within “the next few hours” after he signed legislation sent to him by Congress approving $95 billion in foreign aid to provide weapons and support to key U.S. allies including Ukraine and Israel — as well as billions in humanitarian aid — after a monthslong process.
‘Power of prayer’ behind passage of U.S. aid to Ukraine bill, say Ukrainian Catholics April 22, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, U.S. Congress, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S. are breathing a sigh of relief and prayers of gratitude, after a bill for aid to Ukraine cleared the House of Representatives following months of delay, political infighting and even openly anti-Ukrainian sentiment among some lawmakers.
Foreign aid deal passes House after months of negotiations April 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, War in Ukraine, World News A bipartisan coalition the U.S. House of Representatives, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., voted April 20 to approve a $95 billion package providing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and other U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific region, over the objections of some far-right lawmakers who indicated they would attempt to remove Johnson from his role over the deal.
‘We need to heal not ideas, but hearts,’ says prelate after Russian strike on civilians April 18, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has responded to a “devastating” strike by Russia on civilians in a northern Ukrainian city.
Pope offers prayers for prisoners of war and victims of torture April 17, 2024By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis appealed to countries at war to release prisoners and offered special prayers for those who have endured torture.
Ukrainian nun: ‘Tell all the world we suffer’ as Russia ramps up attacks April 12, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News A woman religious based in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia asked OSV News to “tell all the world we suffer” as Russia’s 11-year war and atrocities intensify in Ukraine — and as Western aid is increasingly blocked by skeptical lawmakers.
Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience April 10, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News While intense feelings or drive — passions — are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said.
War is ‘folly,’ pope says as he leads prayers for Ukraine, Gaza April 3, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis held up a well-thumbed, camouflage-covered pocket edition of the New Testament and Psalms and a small fabric pouch containing a rosary.
Major archbishop: ‘Special thanks’ to pope on ‘all for all’ prisoner exchange plea April 2, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The head of the worldwide Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has offered his gratitude following Pope Francis’ plea for an “all for all” prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
On Easter, pope asks Christ to ‘roll away’ the stones of war worldwide March 31, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Easter, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone “has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life” and which trap humanity in war and injustice, Pope Francis said.
Russian occupation forces close more Catholic churches in Ukraine March 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Russian occupation forces in Ukraine continue to crack down on Catholics, with one militant group sealing off Ukrainian Greek Catholic churches in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
