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.
Catholics who loved Benedict share how he has shaped their lives January 5, 2023By Maria Wiering Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, World News Through his prolific writing, public addresses and humble demeanor, Pope Benedict made a lasting impression on many Catholics both before, during and after his papacy.
Nunciature in D.C. offers condolence book for people’s remembrances of pope January 5, 2023By Catherine Buckler OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, World News In the wake of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death, the Vatican’s apostolic nunciature in Washington offered the public the opportunity to sign a book of condolences with memories, comments and prayers for the former pope Jan. 3 and 4.
Catholic lawmakers weigh in on ‘messy’ election for speaker of U.S. House January 5, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News The election for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives bled into a third day when Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., failed to secure a majority of votes to win the office after six rounds of voting over two days Jan. 3 and 4.
FDA permits retail pharmacies to dispense abortion drugs, prompting criticism from Catholic, pro-life groups January 5, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will allow retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills in the United States for the first time, the agency announced Jan. 3, prompting criticism from Catholic and pro-life groups.
Scroll in Benedict’s casket briefly summarizes his life and ministry January 5, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, World News Pope Benedict XVI was a renowned theologian, a “recognized authority,” who left “a rich legacy of studies and research on the fundamental truths of the faith,” said the official summary of his life and papacy.
