Students from LA-area Catholic school get surprise meeting with pope after school vandalism
(OSV News) — Sometimes God’s providence and blessings are so obvious that they practically come with a spotlight. That’s a little where
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USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July
The No. 1 person former President Obama most wants to meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO (OSV News) — Former President Barack Obama said in a YouTube interview posted Feb. 14 he wants to meet Pope Leo
A quick guide to fasting in Lent
(OSV News) — Lent begins Feb. 18 this year. During this holy and penitential season, fasting is required of adult Catholics between
‘Unborn children are dying’: Pro-life leaders challenge ICE detention of pregnant women
(OSV News) — Dozens of national pro-life leaders are calling for the reinstatement of federal guidance that would generally prevent Immigration and Customs
From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics going to Mass on Ash Wednesday will leave church marked, but whether the ashes appear as a
Bishops, pro-life leaders slam Notre Dame pro-abortion appointment as ‘slap in face,’ ‘betrayal’
(OSV News) — The naming of a pro-abortion faculty member as head of a Catholic university research institute is “a direct slap
Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Catholic leaders were among those who praised the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister and prominent
BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31
OSV News) — A date for the beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia martyrs has been set for Oct. 31, according
Leo’s Lenten lessons
Pope Leo XIV’s first Lenten message is a great gift for those looking for a roadmap to the season. Reading the communication