Pope apologizes for using ‘homophobic’ slang May 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term, reported by others,” that is considered vulgar in Italian, the Vatican press office said.
Being missionary is not forcing conversions, pope says May 28, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Missions, News, Vatican, World News Living out the missionary dimension of the faith never means trying to forcefully convert people to Catholicism, Pope Francis said.
Amid horrors of war, Ukrainian youth make pilgrimage to Medjugorje, praying for peace May 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News A group of Ukrainian youth have made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, asking Mary to bring peace as Russia doubles down on its 11-year war in Ukraine and brutally targets civilians.
Be proud of your uniform, committed to peace, pope tells military May 28, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Entrusting to God’s mercy all of their comrades-in-arms who have died serving their countries and defending peace, Pope Francis urged Catholic members of the military to let their faith inform their service.
Kids get life lessons from pope, Italian comic on World Children’s Day May 28, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Always pray, and pray especially for an end to all wars, Pope Francis told children during Mass concluding the first World Children’s Day.
Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico May 28, 2024By Gina Christian Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News A former Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe, N.M., ended his life ahead of a May 24 hearing on criminal charges of sexual abuse.
California Catholic college says new energy independence plan models ‘creative’ stewardship May 27, 2024By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Environment, News, World News A small Catholic college in California announced recently that it had gained energy independence from the California power grid, marking a landmark in the use of alternative energy resources in higher education.
Christ offers ‘future with hope’ amid mental illness, writes bishop after bout with depression May 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Now, after experiencing “the depths of darkness,” Bishop Conley said he has emerged with “joy and an even deeper love for our Lord” — and he has written a new pastoral letter to help others struggling with mental illness do the same.
Contraception emerging as 2024 campaign issue for both parties May 27, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Contraception is becoming a campaign issue in the 2024 election.
Tech leaders discuss AI and well-being at Vatican conference May 26, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Speaking at a conference on human flourishing and technology in the headquarters of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences May 23, Ruan said that determining AGI’s purpose and service to humanity is “a broader conversation that we have never really had at a global level.”
Pope: Quality education builds better human beings, not economic returns May 26, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Schools, Vatican, World News True education is accompanying young people to discover and build the common good through academic rigor and serving others, Pope Francis said.
Military pilgrimage to Lourdes is ‘experience of fraternity,’ military bishop says May 25, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Nearly 15,000 military personnel from some 40 countries will gather at the French Marian sanctuary in Lourdes May 24-26 for the International Military Pilgrimage. After the Bastille Day celebration July 14, France’s biggest national holiday, the Lourdes military pilgrimage is the most important gathering of its kind for the army.
