WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Education said March 11 it planned to cut about 50% of its work force. Such cuts could also impact Catholic education, experts told OSV News.
Charles Russo, the Joseph Panzer Chair in education and research...
St. John Paul II's example as a strong bridge-builder between Catholicism and Judaism should be used against enduring antisemitism, especially in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel that killed 1,200 people, according to a...
WASHINGTON -- The dean of Georgetown University's law school said the Jesuit institution will not alter its curriculum formed in Catholic teaching despite a threat from the District of Columbia's acting top prosecutor.
In its first weeks, the second Trump...
Bishop Koenig delivered this homily March 11 at a Mass at Church of the Holy Cross in Dover. He was joined by nearly 200 people praying for state lawmakers to reject a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in...
During Lent, we sacrifice, pray and use this solemn time to become better people spiritually. Jesus gives us a simple and beautiful directive in what's known as "The Golden Rule" -- do unto others. Take that thought with you...
Scripture readings for March 16, 2025, Second Sunday of Lent
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 Philippians 3:17—4:1 or Philippians 3:20—4:1 Luke 9:28b-36
This Sunday's readings seem to be all about wonder -- in Genesis, we hear about a...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' condition continues to be stable and a chest x-ray "confirmed the improvements recorded in the previous days," his doctors said, but without saying his double pneumonia had cleared up completely.
The 88-year-pope is still using...
SCRANTON, Pa. — Sister M. Marguerita Carbone, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died March 1 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 97 and had been a member of the...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Postal Service is issuing a stamp honoring the late William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008), a lifelong devout Catholic who was an intellectual, provocative commentator well-known for his sharp wit. Buckley is considered a founder of...
TIMONIUM, MD – Parish leaders, pastors, and ministry teams from across the country will gather for the Rebuilt Conference 2025, taking place June 2-3 near Baltimore. With the theme “Can You Imagine…” this two-day event challenges and equips Catholic...