Europe German Synodal Assembly allows women to preach at Mass, clears the way for church blessing of same-sex couples FRANKFURT, Germany (OSV News) — The final assembly of the German Synodal Way took place in Frankfurt March 9-11, where 230 bishops and lay... OSV NewsMarch 13, 2023
Europe On war’s anniversary, Ukraine’s Catholics reflect on a year of suffering (OSV News) — When the anniversary of Russia’s invasion falls on Feb. 24, it will be a moment to take stock of the resilience... Jonathan LuxmooreFebruary 24, 2023
Europe ‘Life is too short to do irrelevant things,’ says Polish doctor; he left city life to build hospice for poor, needy in the country MAKÓWKA, Poland (OSV News) — The road to celebrate World Day of the Sick Feb. 11 in his dream modern hospice in the poorest... Agata PuscikowskaFebruary 20, 2023
Europe Ukrainian archbishop, Ukraine’s first lady discuss war, trauma, forgiveness during World Economic Forum (OSV News) — It is not often a Catholic bishop gets a platform in Davos for the World Economic Forum, with a packed audience.... Mariana KarapinkaJanuary 21, 2023
Europe Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and oldest known person in world, dies in France at age 118 TOULON, France (OSV News) — Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and the world’s oldest known person, died at age 118, a spokesman of... OSV NewsJanuary 18, 2023
Europe Pontifical university in Poland honors veteran Vatican journalist By Paulina Guzik KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — Valentina Alazraki, a veteran Vatican journalist who has covered papacies for nearly five decades received a... Paulina GuzikJanuary 14, 2023
Europe Benedict XVI’s love for World Youth Day demonstrated as he lay in state ROME (OSV News) — In St. Peter’s Basilica this week, tens of thousands of visitors have been able to see him dressed in striking... Paulina GuzikJanuary 4, 2023
Europe Pope Benedict’s 2008 U.S. visit a whirlwind with timely, pointed messages By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Pope Benedict came to the United States for a visit to Washington and New York spanning six... Catholic News ServiceDecember 31, 2022
Africa Papal calendar: 2023 holds important events for Pope Francis By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS Rome) — Pope Francis will soon pack his bags for his first foreign trip of 2023, a year... Catholic News ServiceDecember 29, 2022
Europe St. Titus Brandsma, patron of OSV News (Leer en Español) (OSV News) — “Words awaken, examples attract. The gift of language is much, but it is only a small part of... Gina ChristianDecember 29, 2022