South Africans heed bishops call for massive polls turnout
NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — Catholic leaders in South Africa praised the good turnout, as voting wrapped up May 29 in Africa’s southernmost country. Thousands of men, women and youth trooped to polling stations to cast ballots in one of the most pivotal general elections since the end of apartheid in 1994. “The voter turnout […]
Experts: Trump’s felony conviction is historic, with potential ramifications for US
NEW YORK (OSV News) — Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a Manhattan jury agreeing unanimously that he falsified business records in paying hush money to an adult film actress in the closing days of the 2016 campaign. Various Catholic legal and political […]
South Africans vote in watershed election
South Africans are voting in what is universally perceived as a potentially transformative election for the country. The Director of the Jesuit Institute in Johannesburg explains why this election could mark a turning point, almost as important as the landmark 1994 vote that heralded the end of apartheid. Read all
Pope to Katholikentag: ‘Work for peace through prayer and dialogue’
As the 103nd German Katholikentag (Catholic Days) kicks off on Wednesday, Pope Francis encourages participants to promote peace and justice through faith, dialogue, and action, thus counteracting extremist ideologies. Read all
3 June 2024: Walking towards Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations
As Ugandans prepare to celebrate Martyrs Day next week, on Monday, some pilgrims are currently walking 380 Kilometers from the northern district of Lira to the Uganda Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo. Read all
Pope meets with young Roman priests: “Do not tire of doing good”
Pope Francis continues his series of meetings with the clergy of his diocese, speaking with a group of recently-ordained priests about pastoral issues. Read all
Haiti’s Transitional Council names Prime Minister
HaIti`s Transitional Council has finally chosen a Prime Minister, whose task will be to guide the country back from the brink. Read all
Study reveals global shortfall in 2020 CO2 emissions targets
A recent investigation into the extent to which countries were able to meet their climate pledges, shows that 56% of the examined nations failed to meet the emissions reduction goals they established at COP15, raising concerns about the attainment of future climate targets. Read all
Global executions surge to highest level in eight years
An Amnesty International report reveals the distressingly high number of people who were killed via capital punishment around the world in 2023. Read all
Israel stretches control of Gaza’s land border
The Israeli army has taken control of the Philadelphi Corridor, a strip of territory running along the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Read all