Editor’s note: This article contains graphic images of the war in Ukraine that some readers may find upsetting. PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth …
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Pray, do penance, everything possible for peace, pope says at audience
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — People were born to help communities thrive, not to kill others, Pope Francis said. “Please let’s pray for peace, let’s do penance for peace,” he said …
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Jimmy Carter, first president to host a pope at the White House, dies at 100
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Former President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29 at his home in Plains, Georgia, his presidential library announced. At 100, Carter, who had been in hospice care …
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Mexican bishops urge truce as country celebrates feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
by David Agrenby David AgrenBUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — Mexico’s Catholic clergy have called for a truce on Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and on Christmas Day as criminal violence …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the 1,000th day since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine approached, the Vatican secretary of state said he hoped the milestone would “awaken a …
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In a few short days, the election will be over and, God willing, the United States will have a president-elect. But, as the chaos of recent months has made clear, …
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(OSV News) — As conflict rages worldwide, 1 million children are set to storm heaven with prayer. On Oct. 18, Aid to the Church in Need will host its annual …
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(OSV News) — Amid ongoing and potentially escalating conflict in both the Middle East and Ukraine, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin cautioned gathered delegates at the 79th session …
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(OSV News) — As the Israel-Hamas war edges toward the one-year mark, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem is calling on the faithful to pray for peace while observing the Assumption …
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(OSV News) — A leading African cardinal has described the Catholic Church in Africa as “a champion of human development,” saying that it’s precisely the church that makes up for …