March for Life organization names Jennie Bradley Lichter as its new president-elect September 13, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The March for Life Education and Defense Fund named Jennie Bradley Lichter as its new president-elect Sept. 12, and announced its current president Jeanne Mancini, will leave the role following the organization’s 2025 national March for Life event.
Georgetown panel explores dialogue’s key role in protecting democracy this election cycle September 13, 2024By Kate Scanlon Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Amid an unprecedented U.S. presidential election cycle, Catholic voters should reflect on fostering key principles of Catholic social teaching — such as respect for human life, solidarity and the common good — through dialogue and civic engagement, panelists said at a discussion event Sept. 11 hosted by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University.
Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral September 12, 2024By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Uncategorized, World News At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
Head of Sacred Heart order appeals to Polish authorities to respect dignity of arrested priest September 12, 2024By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News As the superior general of the Sacred Heart order appealed to Polish authorities to ensure an arrested Polish priest’s “dignity” is “respected,” defenders have accused the country’s government of using Father Michal Olszewski as a political prisoner and urged the Catholic Church to speak up on his behalf.
Indigenous coalition asks Supreme Court to stop mine threatening sacred site September 12, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Racial Justice, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court, World News A coalition of Western Apache people, along with other Native American and non-Indigenous supporters, under the banner of the non-profit Apache Stronghold, asked the U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 11 to protect their sacred site at Oak Flat, Arizona, from destruction by a copper mining giant after a federal appeals court rejected their request.
Clergy, diplomats call on U.N. General Assembly in new session to strive for peace September 12, 2024By Steven Schwankert OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, Ill., quoted Pope Benedict XVI in praying for peace Sept. 9 as dignitaries gathered for a prayer service on the eve of the United Nations’ 79th session of the General Assembly.
Love is what builds and endures, pope says in Singapore September 12, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The true significance of Singapore’s soaring skyscrapers, robust economy and high-tech achievements must be found in the stories of love and care that are behind them, Pope Francis said.
Franciscan University to launch new program in D.C. after $10 million gift September 12, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News The Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, announced new plans Sept. 3 to launch a program helping students engage in political and cultural work in the nation’s capital after a multi-million dollar gift.
James Earl Jones, distinguished actor and Catholic convert, dies at 93 September 11, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, Obituaries, World News James Earl Jones, a distinguished actor known for his resonant voice and a Black Catholic, died Sept. 9 in Dutchess County, New York, at age 93.
New book tells the story of 16 Catholic heroes of civil and human rights September 11, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Racial Justice, Social Justice, World News The authors of a new book profiling 16 holy men and women who championed civil and human rights want readers to know: You can be a saint.
Crises caused by war, migration and how the church can respond prompt debate at congress September 11, 2024By Eduardo Campos Lima OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The first two days of presentations of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, contrasted the hardships currently faced by many people in different parts of the world with the prophetic responses that the church can provide in times of crisis.
Missouri’s abortion ballot measure upheld by state’s high court September 11, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, News, Respect Life, World News An amendment to enact abortion protections in Missouri’s state constitution will be on the ballot in November, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Sept. 10.
