Catholic pro-life activist Mark Houck acquitted of federal charges January 30, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A Catholic pro-life activist has been found not guilty of charges that he violated a federal law protecting access to abortion clinics, thereby avoiding a possible 11-year prison sentence.
Church called to address stigma associated with mental illness, advocates say January 30, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News The church is called to address taboos associated with mental illness both within society and within its own ranks, advocates at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering said on Jan. 28.
Pope Francis condemns ‘spiral of death’ in the Holy Land January 30, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The “spiral of death” that has materialized in the Holy Land in recent days threatens the little remaining trust that exists between Israelis and Palestinians, Pope Francis said.
Pope clarifies remarks about homosexuality and sin January 30, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis reaffirmed that homosexuality is not a crime, and that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin, in a written response to a request for clarification about his remarks during a recent interview with the Associated Press.
Christians in affluent societies must combat ‘throwaway culture,’ pope says January 30, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians must combat the prevalent culture of wastefulness by becoming poor in spirit, Pope Francis said.
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders ask for prayers before trip January 30, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Before beginning their ecumenical pilgrimage of peace to South Sudan, Pope Francis and the leaders of the Anglican Communion and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland asked Christians around the globe to accompany them with prayers.
Basketball sisters take different paths to same journey 40 years later January 29, 2023By Linda Reeves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vocations, World News Divine intervention may be the only explanation for how two college teammates graduated, ventured off on different career paths miles apart and then, 40 years later, ended up on the same journey in Miami, both wearing habits.
Catholics call for prayer, justice as video of Memphis Black man’s deadly arrest released January 28, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Catholics in Memphis, Tennessee, and throughout the nation are joining in prayer while calling for justice, as disturbing images of a police arrest turned fatal in that city were released late Jan. 27.
Where in the world is Catholic Mass attendance highest? January 28, 2023By John Burger OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Among those surveyed by WVS, aside from Nigeria, weekly or more frequent Mass attendance is highest among adult self-identified Catholics in Kenya (73 percent) and Lebanon (69 percent).
Former priest Frank Pavone, head of Priests for Life, faces sexual misconduct allegations January 27, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Embattled former priest and pro-life activist Frank Pavone is facing accusations of sexual misconduct that took place prior to his laicization in November 2022.
Mission begins by meeting Jesus in the Scriptures and Eucharist, pope says January 27, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Having come to know Jesus through the Scriptures and in the Eucharist, Catholics are called to share with others the hope and joy that come from faith and that endure even when life gets difficult, Pope Francis said.
Bishop’s heroic crusade against America’s suicide epidemic is personal January 27, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News For Bishop John P. Dolan, his mental health ministry expertise has come at a terrible personal price — which is why he has also become one of the most outspoken American prelates on the necessity of spiritual accompaniment for those suffering from mental illness.
