ASTON, Pa. – Sister Francis Anita Rizzo, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 75 years, died June 10 in Assisi House. She was 95.
Sister Francis Anita, a Philadelphia native, ministered primarily in education...
The New York Senate has voted to legalize medically assisted suicide, a move that one Catholic bioethicist told OSV News marked "a dark day" for the state's residents, and the act will now head to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
State...
The Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, and several of its foreign-born priests are hoping proposed legislation will resolve their lawsuit regarding religious worker visas.
Their case highlights the perfect storm created by the nation's shifting immigration policies and the U.S....
The U.S. Catholic bishops' latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline -- but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among dioceses and the laity in upholding key aspects of bishops' safe...
VATICAN CITY -- In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would "open borders, break down walls" and dissolve hatred so everyone can live...
Since his election to the chair of St. Peter one month ago, Pope Leo XIV has made efforts to learn the lay of the land in the world's smallest state.
Those who have had the chance to know and observe...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court on June 5 unanimously ruled in favor of the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin, which had asked the high court to overturn a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court...
HYATTSVILLE, Md. -- Citing "crippling economic challenges" faced by the Archdiocese of Washington, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy announced June 5 "that the archdiocese will need to cut spending, reduce its workforce and restructure departments to accommodate a more streamlined...
Q: In a recent article, you quoted the Code of Canon Law for what constitutes a valid non sacramental marriage. I'm not sure if you know this, but the Jewish marriage document -- the ketubah -- is essentially a...
"I guess I created a monster," our adult daughter mused, as I lined up yet another episode of "The Amazing Race." I knew that when she moved back in with us to save money for her upcoming wedding, she'd...