Bishops, other Catholics around world decry ‘derision’ of Christianity at Olympics opening ceremony July 27, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, World News The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games — a sports festival aimed to unite all nations of the world — created shock and disbelief instead as Catholics around the world felt offended by the parody of the Last Supper, which was part of the opening ceremony.
As Harris secures Democratic support, Catholic policy experts examine her record July 26, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Catholics and experts in policy who spoke with OSV News said that Harris’ record in public life — from California attorney general, to U.S. senator, to vice president — sheds some light on how she might approach some areas of interest to Catholics, citing her record on abortion in particular as being at odds with Catholic teaching, but her record on issues such as labor as being more closely aligned.
Catholic advocates ‘deeply troubled’ by alleged abuse of migrant kids in US-funded shelters July 25, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic immigration and anti-trafficking advocates are expressing grave concern over alleged systemic sexual abuse of unaccompanied migrant children by staff of a private contractor for the U.S. government.
Activists: Without more moves toward sustainable future, extreme temps may be here to stay July 25, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News In recent weeks, Western states such as Arizona, California, Oregon and Nevada have all posted record-breaking heat — but in the East, North Carolina and Maryland have also shattered records.
Vatican holds up retiring Kraków archbishop’s departure after issuing rare ruling in local dispute July 24, 2024By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News One of Poland’s most influential prelates has been asked to stay on beyond retirement by Pope Francis, days after the Vatican suspended his orders dismissing a prominent pastor and naming an overseer of the finances of the prominent Wawel Cathedral chapter in a dispute with local Catholics.
Knights of Columbus cover mosaics in Washington shrine created by priest-artist accused of abuse July 24, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Premium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 23, obscuring images of holy figures created by a renowned priest-artist under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse.
Michelangelo’s Pieta’ getting new high-security barrier before Jubilee Year July 23, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo’s marble “Pietà” sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica.
National congress concludes, beginning a new era of Eucharistic ‘missionary conversion’ July 22, 2024By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way — with the celebration of the Eucharist with more than 50,000 people gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Why it’s important to welcome kids with disabilities at Catholic schools July 22, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, News, Schools, World News Today, estimates indicate that only a low percentage of U.S. Catholic schools include students with disabilities and learning differences. Educational leaders and experts are working to change that.
In the midst of Olympic craze in Paris, Notre Dame guide’s advice is: Watch the beauty of the cathedral July 22, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News Even if the spotlight is now on sports stadiums ahead of the July 26 opening of the Summer Olympic Games, a Notre Dame Cathedral guide with four decades of experience recommended it’s the majesty of the cathedral one should turn to in the midst of the Games’ craze in Paris.
Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly July 22, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 28 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
Eucharistic pilgrimage planned for 2025, next congress before 2033 July 21, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News A Eucharistic pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is being planned for spring 2025, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, announced July 21 at the end of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress’ closing Mass.
