Broken trust: Ambassadors weigh in on odds against lasting peace in Holy Land February 17, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News ROME (OSV News) — A series of deadly raids by Israeli authorities in the West Bank and attacks on Jewish civilians in the first month of the new year have made the goal of a lasting peace in the Holy Land seemingly unattainable. The Jan. 26 raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, which […]
Pope says he’s close to Turkish people in time of ‘so much pain’ February 16, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News “I am close to you, and I pray for you,” Pope Francis told the Turkish people reeling from earthquakes that killed nearly 42,000 people in Turkey and neighboring Syria, according to figures updated Feb. 16.
FBI faces scrutiny about memo on ‘radical traditionalist Catholics’ February 16, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The FBI is facing scrutiny after a leaked memo suggested some “radical traditionalist” Catholics pose threats of racial or ethnically motivated violence. The memo has since been retracted by the bureau, a spokesperson told OSV News.
Pope tells Jesuits in Africa he twice refused to become a bishop February 16, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis told Jesuits working in Congo that he had taken seriously the promise he and all Jesuits make to not seek offices of authority and power in the church and, in fact, he twice declined becoming a bishop.
Michigan shooting victims memorialized at parish vigils, livestreamed rosary February 16, 2023By Michaek Stechschulte OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Tears were shed, words of consolation were shared, and memories were cherished the evening of Feb. 14 during two emotional prayer vigils to honor the memory of three Michigan State University students whose lives were cut short during a shooting on the East Lansing campus one night earlier.
Harrisburg diocese reaches bankruptcy settlement, pledges further actions for abuse survivors February 16, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News federal bankruptcy court approved a reorganization plan for the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 15. The settlement follows litigation from abuse survivors in the wake of the 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report into child sex abuse in the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania.
Catholic charities sending millions in aid to an ailing Syria and Turkey after deadly earthquake February 15, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News With the 19th-century cathedral lying in ruins, along with many of the homes of his parishioners, Father Dogondke is left with a community of people who are accustomed to serving others who now have nothing left themselves.
Pope sends winter clothing to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria February 15, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis sent 10,000 thermal shirts to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, where millions are sleeping outdoors in below-freezing temperatures.
Vatican, environmental institute release action guide for sustainability February 15, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News To help local parishes, schools, other groups and individuals reflect on the practical and concrete action they can take to help tackle environmental challenges, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Stockholm Environment Institute have released a guidebook.
To evangelize, Christians are not called to argue but be meek like sheep February 15, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, News, Vatican, World News At his general audience Feb. 15, the pope continued his series of catechesis on evangelization and apostolic zeal.
Partners in mission: Dicastery promotes ‘co-responsibility’ of clergy, laity February 15, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Laypeople have roles to play in the life of a parish, but priests, bishops and cardinals also need to recognize the way Catholic laity are bringing the Gospel to the world through their jobs, their family life, their volunteering and their social engagement.
Pro-life groups, members of Congress weigh in on chemical abortion case February 15, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Pro-life groups, as well as several members of Congress and state attorneys general, filed 15 friend-of-the-court briefs Feb. 10 with a federal court involving the U.S. government’s approval of drugs for early abortion.
