NEWS
Anglicans in Global South are 'heartbroken' by Church of England decision to bless same-sex marriages
By Fredrick Nzwili, OSV NewsAnglican leaders in the Global South say the decision by the Church of England to allow clergy to bless same-sex unions has strengthened their resolve to reset, reform and renew the worldwide Communion.
CWL take concerns to Ottawa policy makers
By Susan KorahA three-member delegation representing more than 63,000 members of the Catholic Women’s League nationwide brought their concerns on national issues to Parliament Hill.
Suspect in shooting death of LA Bishop O'Connell charged with murder
By Angelus Staff, OSV NewsThe suspect in the shooting death of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was formally charged with murder Feb. 22 after admitting to killing him.
Catholic health care remains steadfast to its roots
By Angelica Vecchiato, Register CorrespondentWith political and legislative talk over Bill C-7 renewed following momentum to expand MAiD access across the country, Ontario Catholic health-care organizations are standing firm to their spiritual tradition.
Opposition mounts to MAiD expansion
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe legislative effort to delay broadening MAiD eligibility to individuals solely afflicted with a mental illness by a year is forging ahead, but there are signs Canadians are not comfortable with moving forward.
LA sheriff details arrest of suspect in shooting death of Bishop O'Connell
By Pablo Kay, Tom Hoffarth OSV NewsA 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies as the prime suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell of Los Angeles.
New earthquake hits Turkey and Syria, killing 6; death toll from earlier quake rises to 47,000
By Dale Gavlak, OSV NewsA new earthquake struck the border area between Turkey and Syria the night of Feb. 20, sparking fear and anxiety for people already bereft and for those helping them since the Feb. 6 temblor. Six people were reported killed in the new quake.
LA Bishop found fatally shot in his home; death ruled a homicide
By Pablo Kay, OSV NewsLos Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell, a native of Ireland who spent most of his four decades as a priest ministering in LA's inner city, was shot and killed Feb. 18 in his Hacienda Heights home, a neighborhood east of LA.