(OSV News) — OSV News spoke with Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, moments after the Nov. 20 announcement of his appointment as the inaugural chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and … Continue reading
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US Catholics urged to build culture of life, pray for end to abortion during January vigil
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Catholic bishops Nov. 19 called on the faithful to observe a nationwide prayer vigil Jan. 22-23 “to pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life in post-Roe America.” “Together, … Continue reading
Youth leaders share their hearts and faith with teens at NCYC and grow in both
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — Some people will question the sanity of an adult who willingly agrees to be a leader for three days or more for a group of teenagers at a national conference of 15,000 youths. Katie Tipker even added … Continue reading
Ceding territory ‘won’t stop Russia,’ Ukrainian bishop says as dozens die in Ternopil attack
(OSV News) — As media reports spread that the new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration could envision the country ceding territory and limiting the size of its military in exchange for security guarantees from the United States, … Continue reading
Austin’s Bishop Garcia named head of now-permanent racial justice committee
(OSV News) — The U.S. bishops have named Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, as the first-ever chairman of their Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The news was announced by the U.S. Conference of Catholic … Continue reading
NJ diocese studies possible cause for CUA alum who died protecting parents from assailant
METUCHEN, N.J. (OSV News) — With a Metuchen diocesan commission established, now-Archbishop James F. Checchio initiated a formal study into the possible canonization of a 20-year-old Catholic University of America student from New Jersey who was tragically killed in 2020 … Continue reading
Chicago Catholic coalition sues ICE over denial of holy Communion, pastoral care
CHICAGO (OSV News) — A group of clergy and religious, and a Catholic social justice organization filed a lawsuit Nov. 19 against the Trump administration over being barred from bringing holy Communion and pastoral care to detainees at an immigration processing … Continue reading
As 2 different versions of events emerge, Mexican diocese mourns a murdered priest
(OSV News) — A Mexican priest was drugged and robbed before being murdered, according to court testimony. Authorities arrested two suspects in the case, a man and a woman, on Nov. 13, and prosecutors have apprehended a third suspect, a woman … Continue reading
Pope to bishops: Be prophets of peace, harmony in your dioceses
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, bishops are called to be close to the people in their dioceses and peacemakers in a world marked by division and tension, Pope Leo XIV told the bishops … Continue reading
Pope’s first trip to focus on religious harmony, peacemaking
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — By choosing to make his first trip as pope to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV will shine a huge spotlight on the faith Christians share and on the yearnings for peace and prosperity common to … Continue reading
