“I did all the things,” said Carli, mom of four grown children who have stopped practicing the Catholic faith. “We went to Mass as a family. We sacrificed to send them to Catholic school. They went to a youth group. We did everything we thought we were supposed to do. What happened?”
Author: Christine
Tragic Death of NHL Star, Brother Leaves Family, Friends, Fans with Unspeakable Grief
As family, friends, teammates, coaches, media, acquaintances and even strangers struggled mightily to make sense of the devastating tragedy Aug. 29 that took the lives of National Hockey League star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother, Matthew, 29, no expression adequately conveyed the sense of loss that tore apart the fabric of a popular, much-loved family with deep Catholic roots.
Pope Calls for Cease-Fire as Young Israeli-American Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel Along with 5 Other Hostages
In what was a devastating Sunday morning for hostage families, Israel reported on Sept. 1 that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose parents became outspoken global advocates for all hostages to be released.
Determined Pope Lands in Asia to Bring Message of Peace, Unity
Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta for the first of a four-leg journey to southeast Asia that will showcase not only his affinity for the continent but also his desire to advance the cause of peace and unity amid vast cultural and religious diversity.
Trump Pledges New IVF-Coverage Mandate If Elected
Former President Donald Trump pledged his administration would require the government or insurance companies to pay for in vitro fertilization treatments, commonly known as IVF, in comments to multiple media outlets.
New Study Says Shroud of Turin Bloodstains Are ‘Consistent With Jesus Christ’s Tortures’
A study published in July revealed that a new analysis of the Shroud of Turin, including the composition and a microscopic analysis of bloodstains, shows that the marks are consistent with the tortures endured by Christ as described in the Gospels.
Walz and Vance’s Political Records Reveal Contrasting Approaches to Catholic Concerns
While the selection of a running mate in recent decades has had little discernible electoral impact on elections, experts told OSV News the selection of vice presidential candidates can be a signal of how a presidential candidate intends to campaign or govern, including in areas of interest to Catholics such as abortion, climate, immigration and labor.
Holy Land Patriarchs Call for Rapid Cease-Fire as War’s One-Year Mark Approaches
With the approaching one-year mark of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, spurred by the Hamas attack on southern Israeli agricultural communities Oct. 7, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem urged the warring sides to “reach a rapid agreement” for a cease-fire.
Eucharistic Congress Trip ‘All in God’s Will’
My spontaneous trip to Indiana to attend the 10th National Eucharistic Congress began months before in Eucharistic Adoration. I asked the Lord, “Why have you created; what is your Holy Will for me?” and when I closed my eyes, he presented his mother, Our Lady of Grace.
Convention Brings Abortion to Prime Time
As the Democratic National Convention closed Thursday, Aug. 22, astonishment came across the minds of many Catholics in the United States. Even before the gavel came down to open the nomination convention, Planned Parenthood had set up mobile vans outside the arena to offer free chemical abortions to the public.