International News

'All one in Christ' at U.S. Eucharistic congress

Canadian says it reminded him of WYD unity

Quinton Amundson · July 24, 2024

Though deeply immersed in fashioning a life-sized bronze tribute to future saint Blessed Carlo Acutis, Canadian Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz keenly kept abreast of the discourse at the 10th U.S. National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

Knights of Columbus cover Rupnik mosaics in Washington shrine

OSV News · July 24, 2024

Premium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 23, obscuring images of holy figures created by a renowned priest-artist under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse.

As Olympic truce is launched, 'Olympic' bishop says he wants to help athletes meet Christ

OSV News · July 22, 2024

As Paris stands in the starting blocks for the 2024 Olympic Games that kick off July 26, the Olympic truce was launched in the iconic La Madeleine church in the heart of the French capital July 19.

U.S. President Biden ends 2024 reelection bid

Kate Scanlon · July 22, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden brought to an end several weeks of speculation about his political future, including both his viability in the November election and his ability to serve another four-year term in the White House, be ending his reelection bid.

Removing Rupnik art would show commitment to change, say abuse survivors

Gina Christian · July 18, 2024

Calls to remove the artwork of alleged abuser Fr. Marko Rupnik are growing — and clerical abuse survivors say the issue speaks volumes about how the Church views them and their pain.

Like British peers, prominent US figures ask pope not to further restrict traditional Mass

Jonathan Luxmoore · July 17, 2024

Following the example of a group of British cultural icons, a group of American "Catholics and non-Catholics" and prominent cultural and intellectual personalities asked Pope Francis in an open letter July 15 not to further restrict the traditional Latin Mass.

As torrential rains flood South Asia, Irish missionary in Myanmar laments dramatic damage

Sarah Mac Donald · July 17, 2024

More than 240 people were killed and millions displaced across South Asia as the intense monsoon season wreaked havoc in the region with torrential rains and severe floods, damaging buildings, infrastructure and crops.

GOP delegates OK platform that changes abortion, immigration positions at Trump's direction

Kate Scanlon · July 17, 2024

Delegates at the Republican National Convention approved a new party platform July 15 that largely reflects their nominee Donald Trump's political positions, many in his own words.

Spanish bishops celebrate success of champion soccer team, praise Catholic coach

José Calderero de Aldecoa · July 16, 2024

Spanish bishops celebrated the success of the country's soccer team July 14 as the iconic players won their record fourth European Championship title by handing England an agonizing loss.

Skepticism greets U.S.-Panama migrant deportation deal

David Agren · July 16, 2024

Catholic groups working with migrants traversing the treacherous Darién Gap have expressed skepticism over a joint U.S.-Panama plan to deport people passing through the thick jungle between Colombia and Panama on journeys toward the U.S. border.