world news Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsWorld News ‘Unintentional antisemitism’: Catholics make common mistakes about Jesus’ Jewish identity, says scholar Gina ChristianAugust 14, 20236 min read Confusion about Jesus’ Jewish identity persists, despite almost six decades of Catholic Church teaching on how to present Jews and Judaism in catechesis and preaching. FeatureNewsRespect LifeSaintsWorld News Martyred family’s ‘unprecedented’ beatification prompts theological reflection, pro-life prayers Maria WieringAugust 13, 202310 min read When the Ulma family is beatified Sept. 10 as martyrs who gave their lives to protect Jews during the Holocaust, it may be the first time the Catholic Church has beatified an entire, specific family together, as well as the first beatification of an unborn child. FeatureNewsWorld NewsWorld Youth Day Portugal 2023 U.S. Catholic Koreans already planning trip home for WYD in Seoul James RamosAugust 12, 20234 min read When Pope Francis announced that the South Korean capital city of Seoul would host World Youth Day 2027, Rosemary Shin realized she might make a special homecoming trip in 2027 to South Korea and let out a raucous cheer, waving arms and pumping her fists in the air. Catholic CharitiesFeatureNewsWorld News Catholics appeal for help as Biden declares Maui’s deadly fires a federal emergency OSV NewsAugust 11, 20234 min read Catholic Charities Hawai’i in the Honolulu Diocese has appealed for donations to help the agency meet the housing, food and other needs of what could be thousands of victims from wildfires raging on the island of Maui that wiped out an entire town and drove people to seek refuge in the ocean. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld NewsWorld Youth Day Portugal 2023 Ukrainian youth wrapped in support, encouragement at WYD by pilgrims, pope Paulina GuzikAugust 11, 20237 min read The final message of Pope Francis in Lisbon was directed specifically to young Ukrainians. FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Congressional incivility escalating, experts warn, but some lawmakers looking for solutions Kate ScanlonAugust 11, 20235 min read Relations between congressional Democrats and Republicans are growing increasingly contentious, but possible solutions exist, including the relaunch of a civility and respect caucus, congressional experts and observers told OSV News. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Opus Dei accepts changes pope made to canon law, prelate says Cindy WoodenAugust 11, 20233 min read The prelate of Opus Dei said members “accept with sincere filial obedience” the slight modifications Pope Francis made to the section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with personal prelatures. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News Russian Orthodox Church plays ‘leading role’ in efforts to destroy Ukraine, says Catholic archbishop Gina ChristianAugust 10, 20236 min read The Russian Orthodox Church is playing a “leading role” in efforts to destroy Ukraine and Ukrainians, said a Ukrainian Catholic archbishop. FeatureNewsWorld News Catholics mark 78th anniversary of atomic bombings with calls for nuclear disarmament Kate ScanlonAugust 10, 20234 min read Catholics marked the 78th anniversary of the United States’ 1945 atomic bombings in Japan with calls for nuclear disarmament, prayers for peace and a protest at the White House. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Vatican confirms pope sent envoy to India to resolve liturgical dispute Cindy WoodenAugust 10, 20232 min read As controversy and deep division continued in an Indian archdiocese over the direction the priest faces during the celebration of the liturgy, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis named Slovak Archbishop Cyril Vasil of Košice as his pontifical delegate to help resolve the dispute. Previous 1 … 124 125 126 … 442 Next