Finding an Ash Wednesday service is a great way to mark the start of Lent. The ritual of receiving ashes on the forehead dates to the Middle Ages but contains symbolism rooted in the Old Testament when ashes signified mourning, mortality, and penance.
Author: Christine
Ukrainian Catholics Hail Biden’s Surprise Visit to Kyiv for Bravery, ‘Amazing Boost of Hope’
U.S. President Joe Biden’s unexpected Feb. 20 visit to Kyiv, calmly walking alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as air raid sirens wailed in the capital, is being hailed as a surprise and a signal to the world, Ukrainian Catholic leaders told OSV News.
Philly Pastor: Pipe Bomb Not Directed at Catholic Church, But Endangered Freight Line
A Philadelphia pastor told OSV News he does not believe an unexploded pipe bomb found some 100 yards from his church was a direct threat to his parishioners.
Sheriffs Make Arrest in Bishop David O’Connell Murder
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday morning that they had made an arrest in the alleged murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell, a native of Ireland who spent most of his four decades as a priest ministering in L.A.’s inner city.
L.A.’s ‘Peacemaker’ Bishop David O’Connell Found Shot and Killed in His Own Home
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell, a native of Ireland who spent most of his four decades as a priest ministering in L.A.’s inner city, was shot and killed in his home in Hacienda Heights, a neighborhood east of Los Angeles.
Analysis: Pondering ‘Cardinals Who Aren’t’ And The Politics of The Next Conclave
Vatican-watchers love to speculate about the next pope, and the recent death of Pope Benedict XVI was a reminder to pundits everywhere to make sure their handicapping lists are up to date. As the conversation stands today, perhaps the hardest question to answer is who the “opposition” candidates are.
FBI Faces Scrutiny About Memo on ‘Radical Traditionalist Catholics’
The FBI is facing scrutiny after a leaked memo suggested some “radical traditionalist” Catholics pose threats of racial or ethnically motivated violence. The memo has since been retracted by the bureau, a spokesperson told OSV News.
To Follow Jesus, Our Lives Must Conform to His
As a kid growing up, many of my friends would tell me all the time that being a Christian is easy.
It’s Now Appropriate To ‘Love’ Abortion?
The playing field between pro-life advocates and abortion zealots has tilted again toward the pro-abortion crowd with recent decisions by lawmakers, publishers, and a left-wing language maven.
Letters to the Editor Week of Feb. 18, 2022
A ‘Legend’ in the Diocese; Inclusion and Catholicism; A Missed Opportunity; Love for Father Lauder
