Jan 30, 2025 · US bishops call for prayer after deadly DC air collision claims dozens of lives by Gina Christian and Kate Scanlon 1 hour ago (OSV News) — U.S. Catholic bishops — joined by Pope Francis — are calling for prayer after a deadly aviation crash in the nation’s capital claimed dozens of … For 125 years,

Oct 5, 2024 · Helene crashed ashore in Florida late in the evening of Sept. 26 as a Category 4 Hurricane, churning through six states and killing more than 190 people, according to media reports as of Oct. 3 — including more than 96 in North Carolina — as it became a tropical storm, making it one of the deadliest storms in the U.S.

Jan 18, 2025 · WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Claims that the U.S. bishops’ conference profits from its partnership with the government to assist refugee populations that qualify for federal assistance, and that the Catholic …

5 days ago · 2. The intersection of faith and politics is a common thread in OSV News’ U.S. and international coverage, and this week was no exception. Abortion, immigration, gender, labor law, protests, assisted suicide and euthanasia were among recent hot-topic issues — to each we strive to bring the lens of Catholic faith in our reporting.

Sep 30, 2024 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (OSV News) -- Relief efforts are under way to help communities across western North Carolina reeling from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. Unprecedented flooding from the storm swamped municipal water systems, washed away roads and downed utility lines -- leaving many mountain communities cut off …

Dec 31, 2024 · 56 (OSV News) — By the time December rolls around each year, it feels like the past 12 months have seen it all. In particular for 2024, they saw tens of thousands of people kneeling in Lucas Oil Stadium; the doors of Notre Dame Cathedral reopened; a history-making election; another Roman synod; and, always, too much war and strife.

(OSV News) — Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers for victims of what he described as a “sign of utter disrespect... (OSV News) — By the time December rolls around each year, it feels like the past 12 months have seen it all. In particular... MUAN, South Korea (OSV News ...

Mar 1, 2024 · While recent talks with cartels didn’t bring peace pact, Mexican bishops remain open to dialogue. Priests have long mediated disputes the length of Latin America, intervening as uniquely positioned interlocutors among predominantly Catholic populations.

Mar 22, 2024 · US Senate extends, expands bill to compensate victims of US radiation testing. Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, a vocal proponent of nuclear disarmament, and Anne Avellone, director of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Social Justice and Respect Life and the archdiocesan Justice, Peace and Life Commission, cited the recent success of the film, “Oppenheimer,” arguing ...

Jan 17, 2025 · By Magdalena Wolinska-Riedi ROME (OSV News) — On Dec. 31, 2022, the Catholic world stopped as Pope Benedict XVI passed away on the last day of the year, leaving behind …