Stop war from spreading throughout Middle East, pope says in message April 15, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News One day before Iran launched missiles and exploding drones at Israel, Pope Francis sent a message to viewers of Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya Network pleading for peace throughout the Middle East.
Share, listen to people’s encounter with Jesus, pope says April 15, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians must share their faith in the risen Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Dolan, delegation continue CNEWA visit in Israel and Palestine, following Iran’s attack April 15, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine “feel safe and secure” April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles.
Eastertide joy turns to tears as Sydney Catholics mourn horrific knife attack’s victims April 15, 2024By Marilyn Rodrigues OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The joy of Eastertide has turned to shock and bewilderment across Sydney’s Catholic community in the wake of a deadly knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield shopping center April 13, in which seven people were killed and a dozen injured, including a nine-month-old baby.
Pope pleads for military restraint in the Middle East April 15, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The morning after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, Pope Francis pleaded with nations to avoid a further escalation of the violence.
Masked gunmen shoot priest during Mass as Myanmar’s civil war reaches critical phase April 15, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Unknown assailants gunned down a Catholic priest, seriously injuring him as he celebrated morning Mass in Myanmar’s conflict-stricken northern Kachin state on April 12.
‘Blessed by Cancer’ social media evangelist, mother of 4 dies leaving powerful witness April 15, 2024By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Through the ups and downs of her illness, the Catholic wife and mother of four shared her story with her nearly 50,000 followers on social media using the powerful handle blessed_by_cancer.
Mexico City is ‘waiting room’ for migrants as they sort out legal situation before heading to border April 14, 2024By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News An increasing number of migrants are now staying put for long periods in Mexico City as they attempt to get their legal situations sorted out prior to risking crossing the U.S.–Mexico border — where drug cartels target them for kidnapping.
‘It will be breathtaking,’ Notre Dame’s chief architect says; iconic cathedral reopens Dec. 8 April 14, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Since the rebuilding work began, all those involved on site have testified to the exceptional quality of the skills and spirit of Notre Dame’s craftsmen.
West Virginia diocese welcomes LOUDfence campaign of awareness, support for abuse victims April 13, 2024By Colleen Rowan OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston became the first diocese in the U.S. to participate in LOUDfence, which began with Mass that morning celebrated by Bishop Mark E. Brennan.
Parish priests are lifeline to church’s mission, cardinal says April 13, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News The success of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will much depend on also including parish priests in the process, said Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
Solar eclipse enlivens hearts across US with the glory of God’s creation April 13, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News The Great North American Eclipse has come and gone into astronomical history — and, according to NASA, the mainland United States will not see another total solar eclipse until 2044.
