Vatican decree on 19th-century doctor’s canonization leaves Venezuelans rejoicing March 2, 2025By Manuel Rueda OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News Venezuelan Catholics attended cheerful Masses and held processions on Feb. 26, the day after Pope Francis approved the canonization of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, a 19th-century medical doctor who modernized medicine in the South American nation and was known for his fervent faith and willingness to serve the poor.
Day after breathing crisis, pope’s condition is stable March 1, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis remained in stable condition and did not suffer another respiratory episode a day after having “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” that worsened his previously improving medical condition, the Vatican said.
Trump administration terminates U.S. bishops’ refugee resettlement contract March 1, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Trump administration “immediately terminated” its contract with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for refugee resettlement, effective Feb. 27, according to letters issued by the U.S. State Department a day earlier.
Trump-Zelenskyy meltdown; Trump ‘gold cards’; Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid win March 1, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, War in Ukraine, World News The same week Ukraine marked the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Donald Trump met with that country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as separate meetings other world leaders, at the white House.
Providence allowed airport chaplains to be available to help Delta crash victims, priest says March 1, 2025By Luke Mandato OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News Amid the chaos, Father Mullins said, it was the hand of providence that allowed the chaplaincy team to be present during the Feb. 17 crash at Pearson, where a jet crashed during its landing before flipping over in a fiery wreck on the tarmac.
Suicide survivors testify to life’s goodness amid suffering in hearing on assisted suicide bills March 1, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The introduction of physician-assisted suicide bills in both houses of the Illinois Legislature during this legislative session has opponents lending their voices and life examples to the cause against hastening death as a way to avoid suffering.
Fatima statue to visit Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality March 1, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The original statue of Our Lady of Fatima will make a rare journey from its shrine in Portugal to Rome in October 2025 for a Jubilee celebration of Marian spirituality.
Pope’s condition worsened after inhaling vomit, on stronger ventilation February 28, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” which led to coughing and “vomiting with inhalation,” which worsened his respiratory condition, the Vatican said.
Vance ‘surprised’ by pope’s criticism, prays for his recovery at Catholic prayer breakfast February 28, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Vice President JD Vance said he was “surprised” by Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policy, but said he is praying for the pontiff’s recovery amid his hospitalization.
Pope urges liturgical experts to avoid ‘unnecessary pomp’ in Mass February 28, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Liturgical leaders in the church must serve as humble guides to prayer rather than be strictly focused on the application of rules, Pope Francis said.
Wenski: Prayer is anecdote to modern society’s most pressing problem — a shortage of hope February 28, 2025By Emily Chaffins OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News The Serra Club of Miami, a chapter of the worldwide Serra International organization, spearheaded the event. This Vatican-recognized lay organization educates Catholics on vocations to priesthood and religious life, supporting those living out that call.
Although pope is improving, he will not lead Ash Wednesday services February 28, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News While Pope Francis’ condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.
