Pope calls for Olympic truce, cessation of conflict among nations July 19, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, Vatican, World News With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris.
‘No, but…’: Despite papal denial, dialogue on women diaconate continues July 19, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: deacons, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Conversations about the role of women in the church and their ministerial functions are still being held at the highest levels of the Vatican.
Five ways Father Mike Schmitz says Catholics can be better evangelizers July 18, 2024By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Evangelization, News, World News Father Schmitz offered his wisdom on a number of topics — especially evangelization and the importance of Eucharist.
National congress delves into the Eucharist as ‘the greatest love story ever told’ July 18, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Hundreds of priests, around 100 bishops and several cardinals concelebrated the morning Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium July 18 — a liturgy that kicked off the first full day of National Eucharistic Congress that had officially opened the evening prior with a revival centered around a beautiful Holy Hour.
Pope visits children of Vatican employees attending summer camp July 18, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Youth Ministry Children of Vatican employees began their summer holidays at a new outdoor sports area and pool as part of an annual summer program.
‘Jesus, I trust in you’: National Eucharistic Congress opens with a powerful holy hour July 18, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated National Eucharistic Congress officially got underway on the evening of July 17 in Indianapolis.
Alleged victims of Father Rupnik praise Lourdes, Knights of Columbus July 18, 2024By Federica Tourn OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Knights of Columbus, News, World News – Alleged victims of Father Marko Rupnik welcomed the decisions of the Knights of Columbus and Lourdes sanctuary regarding the ex-Jesuit’s mosaics, saying they are “grateful.” “Words are not enough to show solidarity with the victims; actions are needed,” one of the women told OSV News.
Excitement, expectation build ahead of National Eucharistic Congress’ opening revival night July 17, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The streets outside Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis were abuzz with excitement July 17 as Catholics of all ages and walks of life gathered for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the first such congress in 83 years.
Texas AG appeals after state judge rejects effort to shut down Catholic border ministry July 17, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a direct appeal July 15 to the Texas Supreme Court seeking to revive his effort to shut down Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas, a Catholic nonprofit serving migrants, after a state judge earlier the same month dismissed his lawsuit.
Judge rules attorney general cannot enforce subpoena against Seattle Archdiocese July 17, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A judge ruled July 12 that the Washington state attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena for clergy abuse records against the Archdiocese of Seattle, specifically noting that the religious exemption in the state Charitable Trust Act stands.
National congress invites deacons to become a ‘eucharistic bridge’ for the church July 17, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: deacons, Eucharist, News, World News As an anticipated 50,000 Catholics descend upon Indianapolis July 17-21 for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, among them will be a multitude of permanent deacons — men whom Pope Francis has called “the guardians of service.”
Vatican approval of apparitions would now be ‘exceptional,’ doctrine chief says July 17, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Vatican rulings on allegedly supernatural phenomena, such as Marian apparitions, will continue to be released publicly, but official validation of an event’s supernatural status — as has happened at Lourdes, Fatima and Guadalupe — would be “exceptional,” the Vatican’s doctrine chief said.
