NEWS
Climate change worry is not a major factor in Canadian women’s decision about the size of their families, according to a new report released by Cardus, a Canadian non-partisan think-tank based in Hamilton, Ont.
Forum to probe Irish experience in colonial past
By Joshua Ben Joseph, Catholic Register SpecialThe University of St. Michael’s College, in conjunction with the Irish embassy, is seeking scholarly papers for a proposed conference tentatively called “Canada, Ireland, and Transatlantic Colonialism: Historical Perspectives” which it hopes to run in May.
Pope Francis holds separate meetings with Israelis, Palestinians at Vatican
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceWith hopes growing for a temporary, humanitarian cease-fire, Pope Francis met at the Vatican Nov. 22 with relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas and, separately, with relatives of Palestinians suffering under the Israeli siege of Gaza.
Sagrada Familia a step nearer completion
By Begoña Aragonese, OSV NewsIt seemed like one of Antonio Gaudí's dreams come true.
On Nov. 12, the papal nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, blessed the towers of the Evangelists of the famous Sagrada Familía basilica in Barcelona. Gaudí, a legendary Catalan architect, started working on the now-iconic basilica 140 years ago. Five generations now have watched the temple’s progress.
Changing journey along synodal path
By Anna FarrowFr. Thomas Rosica wasn’t in Rome last month for the first session of the XVI Synod of Bishops, but to hear him tell it, it was almost as if he was there.
Lawyer to challenge MAiD for mentally ill
By Anna FarrowIn a surprise announcement, prominent Canadian human rights lawyer Julius Grey told a group of anti-euthanasia protesters he is prepared to launch a legal action against the law that allows Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for those with mental health problems.
Asia Bibi exemplifies ‘continuous martyrdom,’ Pope Francis says
By Canadian Catholic NewsAsia Bibi, the Pakistani Catholic who moved to Canada after several years of imprisonment and a death sentence for blasphemy in her homeland, was cited by Pope Francis as an example of “continuous martyrdom.”
Spanish cardinal urges calm as protests mount over separatist amnesty
By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV NewsThe president of the Spanish bishops' conference has appealed for calm following mass protests against the planned release of jailed Catalan separatists under a deal with the new socialist-led government.
Dubai bound: Pope Francis seeks action at COP28
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceWhen Pope Francis visits Dubai in the United Arab Emirates Dec. 1-3 to address the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference, he will be the first pope ever to attend one of the global gatherings that began in 1995.
Haiti hospital attack shows 'those most in need' pay price of violence, says CRS rep
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsA recent attack on a hospital in Haiti underscores the desperate condition of that nation's civilians, a Catholic Relief Services official told OSV News.
Javier Milei wins presidential elections in Argentina
By David Agren, OSV NewsUpstart presidential candidate Javier Milei, who attacked Pope Francis as "filthy leftist," overwhelmingly won Argentina's presidential election on a radical libertarian platform of dollarizing the economy and shrinking the state in a country beset by recurring economic crises and triple-digit inflation.