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
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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
‘Remember you are dust’: Why people fill the pew on Ash Wednesday
(OSV News) — It’s a common experience for Ash Wednesday Massgoers: The pews are packed with many attendees, many of whom are
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
US-led Board of Peace a ‘colonialist operation,’ Cardinal Pizzaballa says
(OSV News) — Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, strongly criticized the U.S.-led Board of Peace, an international body chaired by President
Latin Mass supporters say SSPX controversy has ‘thrown a hand grenade’ into TLM debate
(OSV News) — Supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have urged Catholics not to confuse their movement with the more controversial Society of
Adoption is choosing life
Sitting on the toilet in a dimly-lit bathroom, a young woman hesitates before looking at her pregnancy test results. Her eyes widen
Harvard researcher on human flourishing named to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
(OSV News) — A Harvard University academic whose work focuses on human flourishing told OSV News he is “honored and humbled” over
Data on sweeping immigrant detentions underscores US bishops’ concerns, says policy expert
(OSV News) — Data showing most individuals in immigration detention do not have violent criminal records highlights ongoing concerns expressed by the nation’s
Wuthering Heights
NEW YORK (OSV News) – “Barbie” meets “Bridgerton” in “‘Wuthering Heights,'” the latest screen version of the beloved 1847 novel by Emily