New study evaluates how church assesses ‘suitability’ of candidates for priesthood
By Gina Christian, OSV News Diocesan bishops and vocations directors are largely satisfied with their seminaries’ formation programs — but some gaps remain between…
Poverty, violence still ‘persistent issues’ affecting women, girls, top Vatican diplomat tells UN
By Gina Christian, OSV News Thirty years after a landmark international document safeguarding women’s dignity, much remains to be done to ensure the well-being…
El amor de Dios puede alcanzar a cualquiera, incluso cuando han tocado fondo, dice el Papa
Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Cuando las personas tocan fondo, pueden tener la confianza de que Dios está ahí, listo para…
ICE detainee killed and 2 others injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility, officials say
By Kate Scanlon, OSV News One detainee was killed and two others were in serious condition after a shooting Sept. 24 at a U.S….
Pope asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace. The pope made his request at the…
God’s love can reach anyone, even at ‘rock bottom,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When people hit “rock bottom,” they can be confident that God is there ready to rescue and redeem them, Pope…
El Papa dice que hay que usar la riqueza para ayudar a las personas, no para destruirlas
Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Papa León XIV rezó para que los líderes de las naciones usaran…
Con motivo de la Semana Nacional de la Migración, los obispos de EEUU hacen un llamado a la solidaridad con los inmigrantes en medio del ‘miedo y la ansiedad’
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Antes de la celebración de la Semana Nacional de la Migración de la Iglesia católica estadounidense, que este año tendrá lugar…
For National Migration Week, bishops call for solidarity with immigrants amid ‘fear, anxiety’
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Ahead of the U.S. Catholic Church’s observance of its annual National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the U.S. bishops…
El papel de la familia en la Iglesia y la sociedad necesita apoyo, afirma el Papa León
Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — La fortaleza de las familias y su capacidad para prosperar y dar testimonio como “Iglesia doméstica”…