Diocese of Alexandria, La., files for bankruptcy to address abuse claims filed under lookback law
(OSV News) — The Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, has filed for bankruptcy to address dozens of abuse claims, the total number of which may rise under that state’s extended “lookback law.” […]
Dick Cheney dies at 84; his power, influence seen as ‘unmatched’ in history of vice presidency
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Dick Cheney, seen as one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history who played a large role in the post-9/11 war on terror, […]
Mexican church leaders demand action after mayor murdered
(OSV News) — The Mexican bishops’ conference has condemned the murder of a mayor, who was assassinated after pleading for federal assistance in combating drug cartels — which extort avocado growers […]
On All Saints’ Day, Black Catholics celebrate heritage, hear call to be pilgrims of hope, holiness
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (OSV News) — At St. Augustine Parish, South Bend’s only historically Black Catholic church, plans for an All Saints’ Day celebration Nov. 1 had been thoughtfully made. The […]
Mary, mother of Jesus and all believers, is not co-redeemer, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as “co-redemptrix” or “co-mediatrix.” In a […]
Seminaries report seeing fruits of discipleship, discernment in ‘propadeutic year’
(OSV News) — Seminary formation was already notoriously long — at least six years — and recently, an additional year has been added: the propadeutic year. Yet few people are complaining. As outlined […]
Catholics join in Chicago international commemoration of Ireland’s Great Famine
CHICAGO (OSV News) — On Nov. 2, the feast of All Souls, Catholics in Chicago joined in commemorating the great Irish famine that left more than 1 million people dead and […]
Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy moves another step closer to $230 million resolution
(OSV News) — The Archdiocese of New Orleans has edged one step closer to finalizing its long-running — and costly — bankruptcy proceedings to resolve hundreds of clerical abuse claims. A […]
Bishop Senior issues apology after Catholic school uses Nazi symbol in Halloween parade
(OSV News) — A Pennsylvania bishop has condemned a local Catholic school’s use of a prominent Nazi symbol on a float in a community Halloween parade. “I was shocked and appalled […]
After judge’s order, Trump administration to issue partial SNAP payments with contingency funds
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration has indicated that it will not appeal court orders directing it to pay SNAP benefits, but that it will only issue partial payments in […]