Catholic News & Perspectives

LIVERPOOL, England (OSV News) — The British army veteran prosecuted for silently praying in front of an abortion clinic was, to his own surprise, caught in the global spotlight when his… The post Vance shines global spotlight on case of British army vet prosecuted for silent prayer first appeared on OSV News.

NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — As the United States paused foreign assistance to countries across the world, confusion, panic and desperation has gripped many organizations that benefit from the funds, including… The post African church organizations ‘devastated’ amid USAID shutdown, call for dialogue on program cuts first appeared on OSV News.

(OSV News) — Thousands of people gathered Feb. 16 in the small village of Pyin Oo Lwin in Myanmar to pay their final respects to Father Donald Martin Ye Naing… The post Thousands in Myanmar village gather at funeral to mourn slain priest first appeared on OSV News.

(OSV News) — After the M23 Rwanda-backed rebels Feb. 16 occupied Bukavu, a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, Catholic bishops and experts are warning this offensive in the provinces… The post As rebels in Congo take Bukavu, church leaders decry violence, disrespect for international law first appeared on OSV News.

KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — As the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches Feb. 24, the Knights of Columbus called for prayers ” for hope for Ukraine” and launched… The post Second Knights of Columbus novena for Ukraine urges prayers ‘for hope’ for the country first appeared on OSV News.