First annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage draws thousands to national shrine
By Rebecca W. Martin, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Over 3,000 pilgrims from across the United States filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. 30, drawn by a shared love of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the rosary. The first annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage included a day […]
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem calls for international help to de-escalate violence amid devastating Hamas attack on Israel
JERUSALEM (OSV News) — The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem called Oct. 7 for secular and religious leaders around the world to help de-escalate the violence between Hamas and Israel following an unprecedented surprise dawn attack by Hamas militants on a major Jewish holiday. Hamas breached Israeli security along the Gaza border at dawn Oct. 7 […]
Dozens killed in surprise Hamas attacks on Israel; Netanyahu says country ‘at war’
CNA—Israel is “at war,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday after a series of surprise rocket attacks and incursions from Hamas killed dozens and saw the country being invaded on a major holiday. The attacks, which were carried out on the observance of Simchat Torah, arose early on Saturday morning and had reportedly killed… […]
Canada moves to increase online regulation, target search and social media algorithms
The Trudeau government is planning potentially intrusive new regulation of AI in relation to online searches and social media.Read More
The Supreme Court refused to hear David Daleiden’s critical appeals, but the fight isn’t over
Though the Supreme Court rejected Daleiden’s appeals, a watershed ruling in the Ninth Circuit directly affects his case.Read More
Nearly half of Oregon euthanasia cases feel like a ‘burden,’ most have government insurance: study
Since 1998, the number of assisted suicides on government healthcare has gone up, and the amount of time doctors spend consulting them has gone down.
Nearly half of Oregon euthanasia cases feel like a ‘burden,’ most have government insurance: study
Since 1998, the number of assisted suicides on government healthcare has gone up, and the amount of time doctors spend consulting them has gone down.
Dozens Killed in Surprise Hamas Attacks on Israel; Netanyahu Says Country ‘at War’
Mahmud Hams/AFP Smoke rises over Gaza City on Oct. 7, during Israeli airstrike. Palestinian militants have begun a ‘war’ against Israel, the country’s defense minister said on Oct. 7, after a barrage of rockets were fired and fighters from the Palestinian enclave infiltrated Israel, a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The attacks, which were […]
New Iowa guidelines praised as a ‘milestone’ by LGBTQ Catholics and advocates
In a departure from many diocesan policies on the topic, a new document from the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, stresses the first response to LGBTQ individuals should be “one of welcome, love, and respect.”
Synodality: not a concept, but an experience of listening and inclusion
From today’s press briefing: The General Assembly is not a place for expressing personal opinions, but a place to listen, discern, and walk together toward the shore where the Lord is awaiting us. Read all