As wildfires rage in Bolivia, bishops warn of lasting damage to ‘Mother Earth’ September 11, 2024By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Environment, News, World News The bishops of Bolivia urged the country’s authorities to act quickly in staving off irreparable harm to people and the environment as raging wildfires continue to devastate millions of acres.
CEO of 9/11-related foundation reflects on service to first responders, vets, families September 11, 2024By Beth Griffin OSV News Filed Under: 9/11, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News The passage of 23 years has only strengthened Frank Siller’s resolve that first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the soldiers lost in the war that followed will never be forgotten.
Pope lands in Singapore, last stage of his Asia-Pacific trip September 11, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Arriving in Singapore from Timor-Leste, Pope Francis made the biggest transition of his 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific, moving from one of the world’s poorest countries to one of its wealthiest and from one of the most youthful to one of the oldest.
Harris, Trump spar over abortion, migration, and economic policy in heated first debate September 11, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Respect Life, World News Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met Sept. 10 for their first — and possibly only — debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
North Carolina bishop tells faithful to share Jesus’ presence with everyone they encounter September 10, 2024By Christina Lee Knauss OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Eucharist, Feature, News, World News In his homily for his first eucharistic congress as shepherd of the Charlotte Diocese, Bishop Michael T. Martin encouraged the approximately 10,000 attendees to go out into the world and share the presence of Jesus with everyone they encounter — especially people they do not know.
Before first Harris-Trump debate, party platforms offer insights into policy differences September 10, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris prepared for their first debate of the 2024 presidential cycle, their party platforms shed light on some key areas of difference between the candidates’ policy agendas.
Young Chicago priest under investigation for alleged child abuse during retreat confessions September 10, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Sept. 6 that a state investigation is underway into alleged sexual abuse by a newly ordained priest.
In moving video, Princess of Wales says she has completed chemotherapy September 10, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, World News In a moving family video, Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said she has completed her chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
Be reflections of God’s love, pope tells people of Timor-Leste September 10, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News hile it is tempting to want more money and more power, God works great things through those who know how to make themselves small, Pope Francis told a massive crowd in one of the world’s poorest countries.
Kenya mourns 21 young boys killed in academy dormitory fire September 9, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News As Kenya mourned the 21 young boys killed in a school dormitory fire Sept. 6 in Kieni, Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri said the church was heartbroken and urged Christians to stay close to the affected families.
Holding back emotions, Catholic youth minister calls day of school shooting ‘surreal’ September 9, 2024By Andrew Nelson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The bishops called the shooting “another grim reminder” that taking additional steps to prevent gun violence “cannot wait for another tragedy to happen.”
Trump launches ‘Catholics for Trump’ coalition as survey shows Catholics lean Harris September 9, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Former President Donald Trump Sept. 4 launched his campaign’s Catholics for Trump coalition in a bid to reach Catholic voters. A recent survey indicated Catholic voters currently lean toward Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
