South America Pope shares ‘concern, outrage and condemnation’ with Bolivian president over abuse cases MEXICO CITY (OSV News) — The president of Bolivia welcomed a pledge from Pope Francis “to take concrete, joint actions against the impunity of... David AgrenJune 21, 2023
National U.S. Ukrainian bishops call on Catholics to be direct agents of ‘God’s healing touch’ in Ukraine (OSV News) — The Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the U.S. are calling attention to the profound psychological consequences of Russia’s war on Ukraine, urging... Gina ChristianJune 20, 2023
Opinion ENTREVISTA: El presidente del Subcomité de Asuntos Hispanos de los obispos reflexiona sobre prioridades e importancia del nuevo plan pastoral El 9 de junio, una semana antes de que la Conferencia de Obispos de Estados Unidos aprobara el Plan Pastoral Nacional para el Ministerio... Tony GuttierezJune 20, 2023
Vatican Adore Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, pope tells U.S. Catholics VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics need to recover a sense of awe and adoration before the Eucharist, knowing that it is “the real and... Cindy WoodenJune 19, 2023
National Courage members say apostolate offers same-sex attracted persons ‘unconditional love like you’ve never experienced’ (OSV News) — In the spring of 2016, Susan — a social worker in Florida — made a crucial decision. “I said to myself,... Gina ChristianJune 19, 2023
Europe Anglican bishop becomes Catholic, says discernment is shaped by whisper of God’s voice LIVERPOOL, England (OSV News) — A sixth former Anglican bishop has announced his decision to become a Catholic in just the last four years.... Simon CaldwellJune 19, 2023
Opinion Candidate Cornel West ‘an example of honesty’ says Robert P. George When the message appeared June 5, some wondered whether it was real: “I am running for truth and justice as a presidential candidate for... Elizabeth ScaliaJune 18, 2023
National U.S. bishops advance pastoral initiatives to strengthen church amid discussions on Eucharist, priesthood, synodality ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — Meeting in Orlando for their spring assembly, the U.S. bishops moved ahead on some efforts to advance the church’s... Peter Jesserer SmithJune 17, 2023
Opinion OSV News Showcase | June 16, 2023 There’s nothing quite like understanding what a physical heart is to a body, and to realize God himself has one. I’ve long loved the... Megan MarleyJune 16, 2023
National Catholics in states affected by ever-shrinking Colorado River draw on ‘Laudato Si” to help avert water crisis (OSV News) — When renowned science fiction author Robert Heinlein wrote in his apocalyptic 1952 short story “The Year of the Jackpot” that “the... Kimberley HeatheringtonJune 16, 2023