world news 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsWorld News As Harris secures Democratic support, Catholic policy experts examine her record Kate ScanlonJuly 26, 202414 min read Catholics and experts in policy who spoke with OSV News said that Harris’ record in public life — from California attorney general, to U.S. senator, to vice president — sheds some light on how she might approach some areas of interest to Catholics, citing her record on abortion in particular as being at odds with Catholic teaching, but her record on issues such as labor as being more closely aligned. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Catholic advocates ‘deeply troubled’ by alleged abuse of migrant kids in US-funded shelters Gina ChristianJuly 25, 20246 min read Catholic immigration and anti-trafficking advocates are expressing grave concern over alleged systemic sexual abuse of unaccompanied migrant children by staff of a private contractor for the U.S. government. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Activists: Without more moves toward sustainable future, extreme temps may be here to stay Kimberly HeatheringtonJuly 25, 20245 min read In recent weeks, Western states such as Arizona, California, Oregon and Nevada have all posted record-breaking heat — but in the East, North Carolina and Maryland have also shattered records. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican holds up retiring Kraków archbishop’s departure after issuing rare ruling in local dispute Jonathan LuxmooreJuly 24, 20249 min read One of Poland’s most influential prelates has been asked to stay on beyond retirement by Pope Francis, days after the Vatican suspended his orders dismissing a prominent pastor and naming an overseer of the finances of the prominent Wawel Cathedral chapter in a dispute with local Catholics. Arts & CultureFeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Knights of Columbus cover mosaics in Washington shrine created by priest-artist accused of abuse OSV NewsJuly 24, 20247 min read Premium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 23, obscuring images of holy figures created by a renowned priest-artist under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Michelangelo’s Pieta’ getting new high-security barrier before Jubilee Year Carol GlatzJuly 23, 20242 min read The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo’s marble “Pietà” sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica. FeatureNewsWorld News National congress concludes, beginning a new era of Eucharistic ‘missionary conversion’ Gretchen R. CroweJuly 22, 20248 min read The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way — with the celebration of the Eucharist with more than 50,000 people gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsSportsWorld News In the midst of Olympic craze in Paris, Notre Dame guide’s advice is: Watch the beauty of the cathedral Caroline de SuryJuly 22, 20245 min read Even if the spotlight is now on sports stadiums ahead of the July 26 opening of the Summer Olympic Games, a Notre Dame Cathedral guide with four decades of experience recommended it’s the majesty of the cathedral one should turn to in the midst of the Games’ craze in Paris. Disabilities MinistryFeatureNewsSchoolsWorld News Why it’s important to welcome kids with disabilities at Catholic schools Katie YoderJuly 22, 202415 min read Today, estimates indicate that only a low percentage of U.S. Catholic schools include students with disabilities and learning differences. Educational leaders and experts are working to change that. NewsSeniorsVaticanWorld News Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Carol GlatzJuly 22, 20243 min read Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 28 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 489 Next