By Maria Wiering NEW YORK (OSV News) — Several U.S. bishops called for prayers for peace following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, called for prayers for peace in the Holy Land and decried the […]
Author: Christine
McCarthy Ouster, New Senator Could Impact Catholic Concerns
California Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker of the House of Representatives Oct. 3 in a historic vote that may have an impact on Catholic concerns.
Nicaraguan Priests Kidnapped From Parishes Amid Continued Crackdown on Church
A Nicaraguan priest has been reported kidnapped from his parish residence as the country’s increasingly totalitarian regime continues cracking down on the Catholic Church and silencing all dissenting voices.
Climate Activists Around the World Applaud Pope for ‘Prophetic’ New Eco-Doc
Climate activists across the globe have thanked Pope Francis for his new exhortation on the environment titled “Laudate Deum,” published ahead of a major U.N. climate summit, calling the text “prophetic” and saying action is needed now more than ever.
As Synod on Synodality Opens, Pope Urges ‘Fasting’ From Publicity
Pope Francis opened his Synod on Synodality Oct. 4 by urging members to abstain from speaking to journalists in order to maintain what he said was the “priority of listening,” and lamented the influence of public opinion on past synod gatherings.
Costa Rica Declares State of Emergency Over Flow of Migrants Transiting Country
Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency due to the unprecedented flow of migrants transiting the Central American country — a plan Catholic relief officials described as coming after a slow response to the growing “humanitarian crisis.”
The Word of God Is Both Consoling and Terrifying
The word of God is often consoling, liberating, and healing, but it can also be deeply challenging and downright scary.
Pope Francis on Art And The ‘Thirst for Meaning’
There was an important meeting last May in Rome at which Pope Francis gave a marvelous talk on art. How I wish I had been there. There are several ideas in the Holy Father’s talk that I find both beautiful and exciting.
Strength in Numbers: The Diocese’s Revival
This Saturday, Oct. 7, the Diocese of Brooklyn continues its celebration of the Eucharistic Revival at Maimonides Park in Coney Island with a spectacular day-long event beginning at 8 am.
Letters to the Editor Week of October 7, 2023
Thank You for Your Varela Coverage, Coverage of Animals, In Honor of a Priest, Kudos to Father Lauder for His Column on ‘A Tale of Two Cities’,