Victims of abuse call meeting with Polish bishops ‘historic’ November 21, 2024By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Five years after the abuse crisis in the Catholic Church made national headlines in Poland, victims of abuse met with Polish bishops at the fringes of the plenary meeting of the bishops’ conference — the first such official meeting of survivors with the bishops’ body.
Bishops’ plenary, Mass and cardinal’s visit focus on flood devastation, solidarity in Spain November 21, 2024By José Calderero de Aldecoa OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News The archbishop of Valencia presided over Mass celebrated by the Spanish bishops in the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid Nov. 19 to pray for all those affected by the tragic end-of-October floods in Valencia, Albacete and Cuenca, where over 200 people lost their lives.
Pope: Schools should be centers of formation, not ‘achievement factories’ November 21, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Culture and education must go hand-in-hand to form students into agents of social change driven by hope, Pope Francis said.
Pope appoints U.S. cardinal to manage Vatican’s troubled pension fund November 21, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, as the sole administrator for the Vatican’s pension fund, which is currently unable to guarantee future obligations in the medium term.
Faith, school and parish support are source of strength for Olympic champion swimmer November 21, 2024By Mark Zimmermann OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The most decorated U.S. female Olympian in history, Ledecky paid a visit Oct. 22 to her high school alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, to show students her medals and to talk about her Olympic experiences.
Joy, gratitude over news of Acutis and Frassati canonization dates November 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens and young adults, is being met with joy and gratitude by a number of Catholics in the U.S.
Brooklyn, N.Y., priest removed from parish for mishandling $1.9 million in funds November 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Fiscal Services, News, World News A Brooklyn, N.Y., priest has been removed as pastor after an investigation revealed he had transferred close to $2 million in parish funds to bank accounts affiliated with the embattled New York City mayor’s former chief of staff.
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including abortion pill ban November 20, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A Wyoming judge ruled Nov. 18 that two state laws restricting abortion — including one banning chemical or medication abortions — violated the state’s constitution and could not be enforced.
Kenyan Catholic Church rejects President Ruto’s financial donation November 20, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News A disagreement between the Catholic bishops in Kenya and the government has taken a new twist, with the church rejecting a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto.
Pope approves simplified rites for papal funeral, burial November 20, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis, who will celebrate his 88th birthday in December, has approved simplified liturgical rites for the death of a pontiff.
Laity, women do not ‘rank’ last in the church, pope says at general audience November 20, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News There are no second-class Christians, Pope Francis said. The laity, including women, and the clergy all have special gifts to edify the church in unity and holiness.
Pope: Interreligious dialogue key to peace, youth education November 20, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News As the world faces the persistent threat of nuclear conflict, people of faith must unite in advocating for peace and fostering dialogue, Pope Francis said.
