As ‘Laudato Si” turns 10, experts urge greater response to pope’s urgent message on climate
byBy Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News In 2015, Pope Francis shared an urgent message with the world. Writing in “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our…
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Myanmar death toll surpasses 2,000; cardinal calls for immediate ceasefire amid tragedy
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News People in Myanmar are in desperate need of humanitarian supplies and medical support as the death toll from…
Pope continues to govern the church, says Vatican secretary of state
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Even on his worst days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was governing the Catholic…
Pope to Jubilee pilgrims: God acts even when we do not see the results
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis encouraged pilgrim groups visiting Rome for the Holy Year to be witnesses of…
St. John Paul II’s worldview spreads to new generations via camping, YouTube, travel
byBy Maria Wiering, OSV News Backcountry camping, white water rafting and rock climbing are key draws for campers at Camp Wojtyla, a Catholic camp…
Bishop Seitz: US policy shift making migrants fearful, creating a less welcoming nation
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News EL PASO, Texas — Ahead of a March 24 immigrant solidarity rally he organized in El Paso, OSV News…
Cardinal McElroy, immigration advocates warn US at a moral crossroad with migrants
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Representatives of Catholic and immigration advocacy organizations, and Washington’s new Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, grappled with the…
Not knowing pope’s role, Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week…
Jesus pursues brokenness to offer healing, pope’s catechesis says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even…
Safeguarding is essential to being faithful to Gospel, papal message says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Those who work to keep children and vulnerable adults safe are serving and honoring Christ,…