Diocese of Scranton

(OSV News) – Pope Francis sat down exclusively with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell on April 24 for an interview ahead of the Vatican’s inaugural “World Children’s Day.” The CBS interview marks the first time a pope has given an in-depth, one-on-one interview to a U.S. broadcast network, according to the network. In the … Continue reading "Pope calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, laments plight of children in war in CBS interview"

WASHINGTON (OSV News) – Donations to the annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal “make a real impact on real people” by supporting pastoral ministry in U.S. mission territory and strengthening the church overall, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, said that as … Continue reading "Catholic Home Missions Appeal April 27-28 supports U.S. mission diocese, parishes"

WASHINGTON (OSV News) – The Supreme Court on April 22 heard a case concerning the constitutionality of local laws that ban public camping and their impact on people who are homeless. The case concerns an ordinance adopted by Grants Pass, Oregon, prohibiting public camping within city limits. The city claimed the ordinance prohibiting public camping … Continue reading "Passions flare as Supreme Court hears case with major impact on homelessness policy"

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – When Jesus called himself the “good shepherd,” he was telling people not only that he was their guide, but that they were important to him and “that he thinks of each of us as the love of his life,” Pope Francis said. “Consider this: for Christ, I am important, he thinks … Continue reading "Jesus laid down his life out of love for each person, pope says"

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Peace can spread and grow from “small seeds” like including someone who is left out of an activity, showing concern for someone who is struggling, picking up some litter and praying for God’s help, Pope Francis told Italian schoolchildren. “At a time still marked by war, I ask you to be … Continue reading "A better world can’t be built ‘lying on the couch,’ pope tells children"

INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) – Catholics will come to Indianapolis in the tens of thousands for the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 — some as individuals, some as couples, some as groups. And some will come as families. “The church is a family of families,” said Gabriela Ross, director of the Indianapolis Archdiocese’s Office of Marriage … Continue reading "National Eucharistic Congress promises ‘profound impact’ for families, says family life director"

  Students from several Catholic Schools won awards at The University of Scranton’s Earth Day Essay Contest – with a theme inspired by the Pope’s call. Three-hundred and fifty students in grades five to 12 participated in The University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest this year, which set a record for participation in the … Continue reading "Earth Day Essay Contest Awards Announced"