Faith, hope ‘work miracles,’ pope tells people of Nicaragua ahead of Immaculate Conception December 2, 2024By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News In a moving letter, Pope Francis expressed his closeness with the people of Nicaragua as Central American bishops called for a day of prayer for the country on the feast of the Immaculate Conception amid constitutional changes that will lead into an even darker dictatorship.
Church needs media evangelizers, pope tells U.S.-based TV network December 2, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News The mission of sharing the Gospel, entrusted to humanity by Jesus, must spread also through modern media channels, Pope Francis said.
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus December 2, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope Francis said.
Enormous cross at center of ’79 papal Mass in Philadelphia has new home at retreat house December 2, 2024By Joseph P. Owens OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News The newly refurbished cross was unveiled at its new place of honor at Malvern Retreat House where Father Douglas McKay offered prayers for a gathering of about 100 people.
Ceasefire, dialogue are the only paths to peace, pope says December 2, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis praised a new ceasefire reached in Lebanon, prayed for Israeli hostages and Palestinians in Gaza, and appealed to world leaders to help put an end to the war in Ukraine.
Catholic bishops decry British end of life vote: ‘May God help us’ December 2, 2024By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Catholic bishops in England have decried a vote for assisted suicide, with one saying it represented a “dark day” in the history of the country.
Why ‘Conclave’ is captivating audiences as the season’s big Indie hit December 2, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News Expected to top $30 million in ticket sales by the time it transitions from movie theaters to streaming services, secular reviews are exuberant and Academy Award buzz abounds for Conclave.
Family sees God’s hand in son’s survival after suicide attempt, successful face transplant December 1, 2024By Erin Looby Carlson OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News He hopes his story strengthens others to talk about their struggles before they harm themselves so they can avoid the pain he has endured.
‘It was brought back to life’: Americans react to Notre Dame’s scheduled Dec. 8 reopening November 30, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Five years later — owing to the courage of Paris’ firefighters, nearly $1 billion from worldwide donors, and the skills of almost 1,000 artisans — Notre Dame is scheduled to reopen to the public Dec. 7-8.
Rwandan genocide shaped his vision of priesthood, Japanese cardinal-designate says November 30, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, a recently announced cardinal-designate, first met Pope Francis on the first Friday of this year’s Synod on Synodality in Rome.
New cardinals come from 17 nations, have diverse ministry experiences November 30, 2024By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis is scheduled to create 21 new cardinals Dec. 7, giving the red hat to prelates ranging in age from 44 to 99 and representing 17 countries.
Catholic finance expert: Planning, self-awareness, priorities key to managing Christmas spending November 29, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Christmas, News, World News With U.S. household debt approaching $18 trillion as the Christmas shopping season kicks off, a Catholic financial expert is offering practical advice to enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank.
