As studies reveal the negative effects of smartphones on the health and well-being of elementary and middle schoolers, central Arkansas parents are taking a pledge to delay giving their children smartphones.
Two parishioners and parents at Our Lady of the Holy Souls School
A "true Eucharistic experience" can recommit the faithful to the care of God's creation, said two U.S. Catholic bishops in a joint message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
On Aug. 30, Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael R. Cote, 75, of Norwich, Connecticut, and appointed Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne of Hartford, Connecticut, as apostolic administrator of the diocese.
The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington Sept. 3 by Msgr. John
When Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala returned home to rural El Salvador earlier this year, his 90-year-old mother, Catalina Ayala de Menjivar, put him right to work, to join her in weeding and tending to the crops on their family's plot of
Parishes around the United States have heard Pope Francis' teachings on caring for creation and have responded in force. From Cleveland to Seattle, parishes are moving towards Francis' vision of a more ecologically sustainable church and world.
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, faced criticism from some pro-life activists after he made comments during an interview that aired Aug. 29 appearing to suggest that he planned to vote to expand abortion access in Florida's upcoming ballot referendum.
Labor Day marks a time to "recommit ourselves to building together a society that honors the human dignity of all who labor," said two Catholic bishops in a joint statement ahead of the Sept. 2 national civic holiday.
Begun in 1882, the observance
Former President Donald Trump pledged his administration would require the government or insurance companies to pay for in vitro fertilization treatments, commonly known as IVF, in comments to multiple media outlets.
IVF is a form of fertility treatment opposed by the Catholic Church
About three-quarters of voters in the swing states of Arizona and Nevada favor upcoming referendums on abortion, a new poll found.
A Fox News poll released Aug. 28 found that 73% of Arizona voters said they favor a ballot measure that would enact
Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha hosted a diverse group of leaders from government, business, education, nonprofit, agriculture and religious organizations from across northeast Nebraska for a day of reflection on how to care for our common home.
The leaders discussed the environmental
While the selection of a running mate in recent decades has had little discernible electoral impact on elections, experts told OSV News the selection of vice presidential candidates can be a signal of how a presidential candidate intends to campaign or govern,