Church leaders condemn killings, urge prayers amid horrific Syria violence March 10, 2025By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Religious Freedom, World News Syria’s top Christian leaders have condemned the killing and wounding of hundreds of Alawites, many of them civilians, by security forces and gunmen linked to the country’s new Islamist rulers.
Catholics decry IVF order, but a global strategy to oppose IVF remains elusive March 10, 2025By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News In February, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging his administration’s support for in vitro fertilization, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Medical Association and other groups issued statements opposing the move, highlighting the many ethical problems with IVF.
Promise of eternal life with God is foundation of hope, preacher says March 10, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News With Pope Francis watching from the hospital, the preacher of the papal household told top members of the Roman Curia that eternity “is not just a future reward but a reality that begins here, in the measure in which we learn to live in love and communion with Christ.”
Pope follows Lenten retreat from hospital; his condition remains stable March 10, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, which is a sign of continued improvement, he followed the start of the Lenten retreat for the Roman Curia by video linkup and met again with two top Vatican officials to stay abreast of current events, the Vatican press office said.
South Carolina carries out execution by firing squad March 10, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Brad Keith Sigmon, who was convicted of the 2001 murders of Gladys and David Larke, his ex-girlfriend’s parents, was executed March 7 and was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m.
Pope text: Those facing illness, adversity need ‘miracle of tenderness’ March 9, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The world needs the “miracle of tenderness” brought by people who accompany those experiencing illness or adversity, Pope Francis wrote.
Jesus gives faithful guidance, strength to fight temptation, pope writes March 9, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The devil, who lies and sows divisions, tests everyone, even Jesus, Pope Francis said in a written homily.
Postwar Italian leader is exemplar of Christian politics, cardinal says March 9, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Saints, Uncategorized, World News Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the papal vicar, spoke about the need for a truly Christian vision of politics and public service Feb. 28 as he officially closed the diocesan phase of the sainthood cause of De Gasperi, who founded Italy’s Christian Democrat party and served as prime minister of Italy from 1945 to 1953.
The Shroud of Turin: A mystery that continues to fascinate March 9, 2025By Christina Guzman OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News After centuries of scientific testing and debate, the Shroud of Turin remains one of the most intriguing religious artifacts in the world for both sceptics and believers, researchers and theologians.
Sober St. Patrick’s Day puts Ireland’s saint at center of celebrations, says founder March 9, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Saints, World News An annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is looking to recenter the observance on Ireland’s patron saint and the spiritual strength that enabled him to live life fully and freely.
Pope’s doctors say they see evidence of ‘good response to therapy’ March 8, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ continued “gradual, slight improvement” is a sign that he is responding to the therapy he is receiving at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, his doctors said.
God, honor, homeland: Polish ‘cursed soldiers’ remembered for their steadfast faith March 8, 2025By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News The story of the Polish “cursed soldiers” is about the highest price one can pay for their desire for freedom and one about an unconditional trust in God.
