Russian Orthodox Church plays ‘leading role’ in efforts to destroy Ukraine, says Catholic archbishop August 10, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The Russian Orthodox Church is playing a “leading role” in efforts to destroy Ukraine and Ukrainians, said a Ukrainian Catholic archbishop.
Catholics mark 78th anniversary of atomic bombings with calls for nuclear disarmament August 10, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Catholics marked the 78th anniversary of the United States’ 1945 atomic bombings in Japan with calls for nuclear disarmament, prayers for peace and a protest at the White House.
Vatican confirms pope sent envoy to India to resolve liturgical dispute August 10, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments As controversy and deep division continued in an Indian archdiocese over the direction the priest faces during the celebration of the liturgy, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis named Slovak Archbishop Cyril Vasil of Košice as his pontifical delegate to help resolve the dispute.
Voters reject Ohio measure that would have raised threshold to pass abortion amendment August 10, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Ohio voters Aug. 8 rejected a measure that proposed raising the threshold to make changes to the state’s constitution, according to projections by The Associated Press and the elections reporting firm Decision Desk HQ.
Biden administration criticized over abortion rule in law meant to protect pregnant workers August 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Biden administration has drawn criticism for its inclusion of abortion in a proposed rule for a bipartisan law guaranteeing protections for pregnant workers that had the support of Catholic, pro-life and Republican leaders.
Catholic agencies say blockade is creating humanitarian crisis in contested region of Caucasus August 9, 2023By Olivia Poust OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Those blocking access are preventing approximately 400 tons of humanitarian aid from Armenia to enter Nagorno-Karabakh, reported Lusine Stepanyan, project manager for Caritas Armenia.
WYD pilgrims showed the world faith can lead to peace, pope says August 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 In a world suffering from “diseases of the soul,” like pride, hatred and violence, the young people who traveled to Portugal for World Youth Day showed that another way of living and interacting is possible, Pope Francis said.
U.S. group marks 1945 atomic bombings, urges abolishing nuclear weapons and building better world August 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News On the 78th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Seattle and Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, N.M., and the Pilgrimage of Peace delegation from their archdioceses participated in an interfaith prayer ceremony and a peace memorial ceremony.
Pope’s peace day message to focus on ethical concerns over AI August 9, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Signaling the Vatican’s growing engagement in efforts to ensure the ethical development of new technologies, the Vatican has announced that “Artificial Intelligence and Peace” will be the theme for the next World Day of Peace, which is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2024.
‘Heed their cries and help’: U.S. bishop pleads for hungry as Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain August 8, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grain exports — which feed millions in several nations — a U.S. bishop is calling on global leaders to ensure food security.
Spanish teen says she has regained sight after praying to Our Lady of the Snows August 8, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023 World Youth Day is known as an event that can and does change lives, but when a teenager said she has regained her sight during the Portuguese youth fair, it electrified both Portugal and Spain on Aug. 6.
Ordinariate Solemn Mass honors Newman’s legacy at national shrine in Washington August 8, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Saints, World News Clouds of incense billowed throughout the crypt as the priests in golden vestments celebrated Solemn Mass, according to “Divine Worship: The Missal”, which provides the form of the Mass for the Catholic Church’s personal ordinariates for the Anglican tradition.
