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Ordinary Models of Extraordinary Holiness
At His First Canonization, Pope Leo XIV to Recognize Sainthood of Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati Acutis’ Zeal for the Faith Can Inspire Young and Old BY MEG HUNTER-KILMER Blessed […]
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News Briefs: September 7, 2025
Bishops Say Katrina Anniversary a Call to Racial Equity, Justice WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – The 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina marks a call to “renew our commitment to racial […]
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Diocese Mourns Tragic Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic School
On Wednesday, August 27, a deadly shooting during an all-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis left the Church and the world reeling. Two children, ages 8 and 10, […]
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Pope Leo to Make ‘Digital Appearance’ at National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis
(OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV will have a “real-time digital encounter” with participants attending the National Catholic Youth Conference this fall in Indianapolis. The news was announced on Friday, […]
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News Briefs: August 24, 2025
People of Life Awards Honor Four Pro-Life Advocates WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – The four pro-life advocates honored on Monday, August 11, at the annual People of Life Awards built […]
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Indiana Couple Share Experience of Pope Blessing Their Baby
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) – The excitement and nervousness kept building for Brandon and Arielle Brown as they heard the overflowing crowd at the Vatican roar, signaling that Pope Leo XIV was […]
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News Briefs: August 10, 2025
Pope to Name St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church ROME (OSV News) – St. John Henry Newman, the 19th-century theologian, intellectual, and preacher who journeyed from Anglicanism […]
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Against the Odds, CRS Has Delivered Aid to 1.7 Million in Gaza Since 2023
(OSV News) – Despite daunting odds, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and its on-the-ground partners have managed to deliver aid to 1.7 million people in Gaza since 2023, according to new […]
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News Briefs: July 27, 2025
Accountability demanded for Israeli Strike GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (OSV News) – On Thursday, July 17, an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Parish compound, killing three Christians and wounding 10 […]
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Bishop: ‘Parents Have a Right to Direct Their Children’s Education’
Bishop Rhoades Applauds Recent Supreme Court Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – On Friday, June 27, Bishop Rhoades applauded the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of an interfaith group of […]
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News Briefs: July 13, 2025
USCCB President: One Big Beautiful Bill Will Cause ‘Greatest Harm’ to Poor WASHINGTON, D.C. (USCCB) – Reacting to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by the U.S. […]
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Creator of ‘The Chosen’ Says Goal Is to Point People to Christ
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Just as “The Chosen” wrapped up the release of Season 5 in the United States, the hit series about Jesus and those who knew Him was […]