National Catholic Church ‘never despairs’ of souls lost to suicide, say pastoral leaders (OSV News) — When his 29-year-old daughter Katie died in 2016, Deacon Edward Shoener shared a heartrending truth in the obituary: she had taken... Gina ChristianNovember 17, 2023
National Synod, Eucharist are interconnected, with work needed to live out fullness of both, say bishops BALTIMORE (OSV News) — The Eucharist and synodality are interconnected, said prelates attending the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual fall plenary assembly Nov.... Gina ChristianNovember 15, 2023
National Younger U.S. priests increasingly identify as theologically conservative, politically moderate, ‘first responders’ to abuse (OSV News) — A closer look at the largest survey of U.S. Catholic priests in 50 years has revealed “a major shift in how... Gina ChristianNovember 13, 2023
National Cardinal Dolan sharply rebukes surging religious hatred in U.S. amid Israel-Hamas war (OSV News) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has issued a sharp rebuke against surging religious hatred in the U.S. amid the Israel-Hamas... Gina ChristianNovember 3, 2023
National After mass shooting, Maine parish becomes hub of healing (OSV News) — A Maine parish has become a hub of healing as its community grapples with a devastating mass shooting. “It’s been miraculous... Gina ChristianNovember 1, 2023
World Fate of two captured Ukrainian Catholic priests still unknown, says investigator (OSV News) — The fate of two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests remains unknown almost a year after their capture by the Russian National Guard... Gina ChristianOctober 30, 2023
National As wars rage, Catholics in U.S. gather to pray, fast for peace PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — With close to 30 major wars and conflicts raging throughout the world — among them, the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s... Gina ChristianOctober 27, 2023
World Gaza pastor: Pray for peace, hostage release, aid (OSV News) — As the Israel-Hamas war nears its fourth week, the pastor of Gaza’s only Catholic church urged prayers for peace, the release... Gina ChristianOctober 26, 2023
Spanish Diócesis de Stockton alerta sobre sacerdotes falsos que ‘venden’ sacramentos (OSV News) — Una diócesis de California ha emitido una advertencia sobre impostores que se hacen pasar por sacerdotes y obispos católicos y cobran... Gina ChristianOctober 25, 2023
World World Mission Sunday called ‘even more important’ amid wars in Holy Land, Ukraine (OSV News) — Amid wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, this year’s World Mission Sunday is “even more important” than ever, said an... Gina ChristianOctober 22, 2023