How the Catholic Church influenced the pro-life movement before and after Roe January 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Early efforts to oppose broadening the practice of abortion in the United States were largely driven by Catholics.
Catholic activists renew calls to abolish capital punishment after ‘year of the botched execution’ January 8, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News After a report dubbed 2022 “the year of the botched execution,” Catholic activists renewed their calls for an end to capital punishment in the U.S. at both the state and federal levels.
Pro-life leaders regroup after post-Dobbs ballot initiative losses January 8, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News After voters in states across the U.S. last November either rejected ballot measures meant to restrict abortion, or voted to codify measures protecting the procedure, some pro-life leaders have called for the movement to regroup.
Dueling reports paint differing pictures of U.S. abortion rate prior to Roe reversal January 7, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Dueling studies on the abortion rate in the United States give a conflicting picture about the prevalence of abortion in the last days of Roe v. Wade.
Pope’s tribute to predecessor ‘refined and profound,’ says Benedict aide January 6, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, World News Father Federico Lombardi said that the pope’s message was a “very refined and profound” tribute to his predecessor that respected the liturgy of a funeral Mass.
Pope reorganizes Rome vicariate to be more collegial, accountable January 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News With the same spirit and aims that behind his recent reform and reorganization of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis, as Bishop of Rome, has overhauled the Vicariate of Rome.
Faith involves questioning, risks, adoring Jesus, pope says on Epiphany January 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Faith is a journey inspired by restless questioning, fraught with risk, powered by perseverance in prayer and charity, and culminating in the awe, wonder and worship of the Lord, Pope Francis said.
Dioceses, bishops across the nation celebrate Masses in honor of Pope Benedict XVI January 6, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, World News Archdioceses and dioceses across the U.S. have been celebrating liturgies praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 95, who passed away on New Year’s Eve, and was buried in Rome Jan. 5.
Following Dobbs, Catholic groups implement or expand parental leave policies January 6, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Catholic organizations announced they will implement expanded parental leave policies or provide other resources as a means of demonstrating their commitment to building a culture of life.
Biden says he plans to visit border for the first time in his presidency January 5, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News President Joe Biden said Jan. 4 he plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, which would be the first visit to the border of his presidency, when he travels to Mexico next week.
Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest today where two canonized popes were buried January 5, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, World News In what looks like a continuation of pontifical legacy, Pope Benedict XVI was buried in the crypt where his Polish predecessor, St. John Paul II, was first buried.
Mourners see pope’s funeral as celebration of life and legacy January 5, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, World News The mood in St. Peter’s Square in the hours leading up to the historic funeral for Pope Benedict XVI was much more festive than somber.
