World Israeli families missing loved ones wait for proof of life; patriarch appeals for prayer, fasting JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Just before the children in her kindergarten class went on vacation for the Jewish Sukkot festival, Romina Shvalb, 42, a... Judith SudilovskyOctober 13, 2023
Vatican Testimonies give insight into how Synod on Synodality can realize pope’s vision for church (OSV News) — The global Synod on Synodality has been two years in the making, but even as the synod’s universal stage in Rome... Peter Jesserer SmithOctober 12, 2023
National U.N. peacekeeping mission to Haiti sparks ‘cautious optimism,’ call to conversion PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — The United Nations’ decision to send a peacekeeping mission to Haiti is being met with “cautious optimism” by one U.S.... Gina ChristianOctober 12, 2023
National On Latin American trip, NYC mayor seeks perspective from Catholics working with migrants BUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — As New York City Mayor Eric Adams finalized his Latin American trip Oct. 8, Catholics in the region noted... David AgrenOctober 12, 2023
South America Amid fears of decriminalization of abortion in Brazil, pro-life cause ‘stronger than ever’ SÃO PAULO (OSV News) — Pro-life activists demonstrated in dozens of Brazilian cities Oct. 8 to celebrate the country’s Day of the Unborn Child... Eduardo Campos LimaOctober 11, 2023
Vatican Survivor: Abuse should be seriously addressed by the synod, or not at all (OSV News) — While the doors of the Synod on Synodality, taking place in the Vatican Oct. 4-29, are closed to journalists and the... Paulina GuzikOctober 10, 2023
National Indigenous Catholics should ‘have a seat at the table’ in the church, said two bishops By Gina Christian and Kate Scanlon (OSV News) — Two bishops recently told OSV News they are working to ensure Indigenous Catholics have “a... OSV NewsOctober 10, 2023
Vatican What did Pope Francis say on same-sex blessings, and what might happen next? (OSV News) — Just two days prior to the start of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, the Vatican released a letter Oct. 2... Kimberley HeatheringtonOctober 9, 2023
National ‘Laudate Deum’ a ‘timely call’ to ‘choose life or death,’ say Catholic ecological advocates (OSV News) — Pope Francis’ latest plea to urgently address global warming and climate change is being hailed by Catholic ecological advocates as “a... Gina ChristianOctober 9, 2023
World Jerusalem church leaders call for peace following deadly Hamas attack JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem united in a call for peace and justice amid unfolding violence, following... Judith SudilovskyOctober 8, 2023