National & World
Italian Capuchin succeeds Cardinal Cantalamessa as papal preacher
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis appointed a new preacher of the papal household: a 53-year-old Italian Capuchin priest who studied computer science and mathematics and discovered his vocation while reading a free copy of St. Matthew’s Gospel on the subway.
Experts: Church must better educate Catholics about IVF moral objections, alternatives
(OSV News) — In vitro fertilization is a topic that received significant national attention during the past election season as candidates made it a policy issue. A costly, but widely accepted option in society for conceiving children through artificial means, IVF also involves significant moral and ethical concerns.
What it takes to be a military chaplain: ‘It’s a call within a call,’ says priest
(OSV News) — A small group of priests serve one of the largest archdioceses in the United States. But their parish could be as far away as a military base in Japan, or be confined to serving on a warship.
With ‘deep appreciation,’ Bishop Medley completes seven-country pastoral visit project begun six years ago
For Bishop William F. Medley, a lasting aspect of his legacy as the shepherd of the Diocese of Owensboro will be his initiative to visit the seven countries from which have come the many international priests serving western Kentucky.
Faithful urged to pray for religious liberty with novena ahead of Nov. 24 feast of Christ the King
WASHINGTON (OSV News) – The U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty is encouraging Catholics to take part in a Nov. 15-23 novena ahead of the feast of Christ the King, celebrated this year on Nov. 24.
Novena for mental health seeks healing, awareness, action on issue
(OSV News) – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops invites the faithful to join in a novena for mental health as part of the second year of the USCCB’s ongoing National Catholic Mental Health Campaign.
Pope tells fellow Jesuits he’d give refuge to jailed Myanmar leader
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, who has called for the liberation of Aung San Suu Kyi, the former leader of Myanmar and Nobel Peace Prize winner, told Jesuits in Asia that he even had offered to give her refuge at the Vatican.
Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje, doesn’t judge it supernatural
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, said the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Love is what builds and endures, pope says in Singapore
SINGAPORE (CNS) — The true significance of Singapore’s soaring skyscrapers, robust economy and high-tech achievements must be found in the stories of love and care that are behind them, Pope Francis said.
Holding back emotions, Catholic youth minister calls day of school shooting ‘surreal’
WINDER, Ga. (OSV News) — “I could really use my prayers right now. My school is getting shot up.”
