Without Christian hope, a virtuous life seems futile, pope says May 8, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The world is in great need of hope and patience, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience.
Pope Francis appoints priest of Nashville as bishop of Knoxville May 7, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Pope Francis has appointed Father James M. Beckman, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, Tenn., to be the bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville, Tenn..
Vatican to publish updated norms for investigating alleged apparitions May 7, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will publish its new norms for the discernment of apparitions and other supernatural phenomena May 17, the Vatican press office said.
Iowans rally to urge repeal of new state law on illegal migration they say is punitive May 6, 2024By Barb Arland-Fye OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News As many as 1,000 people participated in prayer vigils and rallies in four Iowa cities May 1 in support of human dignity and to call for the repeal of a new state law on illegal migration that opponents say is punitive.
Shevchuk: Russian rededication of Catholic church for Orthodox faith a ‘sacrilege’ May 6, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has denounced Russia’s seizure of a Catholic church in Ukraine’s Kherson region, calling the structure’s rededication for the Russian Orthodox Church a “sacrilege.”
Pope: Families must help each other, build communities focused on Christ May 6, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Loneliness causes tremendous harm, including to families, Pope Francis told international leaders of the Teams of Our Lady lay movement.
Jesus asks for faithfulness, but also friendship, pope says May 6, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Jesus calls believers not only to be servants of his kingdom, as the prophets and Mary were, but also to be his friends, Pope Francis said.
Father Greg Boyle, Nancy Pelosi among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients May 6, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest who is the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were among 19 Americans awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on May 3.
Catholic champion swimmer from Maryland awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom May 6, 2024By Maureen Boyle OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Adding another distinguished medal to her already sizable collection, Katie Ledecky — the most decorated woman in swimming history — was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3 in a White House ceremony.
Pope names Mount St. Mary’s graduate as new bishop of Diocese of Burlington, Vt. May 6, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor John J. McDermott to be the bishop of Burlington, Vt.
Clergy lead the way in safeguarding capabilities May 6, 2024By Marilyn Rodrigues OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News Clergy are leading the way in their awareness and knowledge about keeping children safe in church and related environments, according to new research led by Australian Catholic University.
Pope asks Catholic groups to help young people learn a trade, get a job May 6, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As young people across the globe feel increasingly adrift and overlooked, Catholic religious orders and agencies must redouble their efforts to help young people stay in school, learn a trade and find a decent job, Pope Francis said.
