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‘Hope Does Not Disappoint’
Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of the Sick February 11 is World Day of the Sick Dear brothers and sisters, We are celebrating the 33rd World Day of the […]
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Bishop Rhoades: Freedom of Worship for Migrants
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has taken steps to make it easier for immigration officials to conduct enforcement actions in “protected areas” (often referred to as “sensitive locations”), including […]
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News Briefs: February 9, 2025
U.S. Bishops Call for Prayer after Deadly D.C. Air Collision WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – U.S. Catholic bishops and other faith leaders, joined by Pope Francis, called for prayer following […]
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How to Celebrate World Marriage Day
By Zoey Maraist (OSV News) – A sea of heart-shaped cards, candy, and decor reminds couples that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. But at the same time, many Catholic […]
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The Missionary Imperative of Catholic Health Care
(OSV News) – Secularization in Western counties is not a phenomenon that necessarily brings about more tolerance or one that is marked by religious neutrality. Instead, when we forget God, […]
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Catholic Communication Must Engage with the World, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Church communications cannot exist in an “enclosure” in which Catholics merely talk among themselves and do not engage with the outside world, Pope Francis said. “Catholic […]
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News Briefs: February 2, 2025
Pope Clears Way for Beatification of Georgia Martyrs VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of […]
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ICC Supports Pro-Life, Pro-Family Initiatives at Statehouse
On the heels of the Indiana March for Life, officials with the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) are taking steps to support pro-life legislation while calling for a halt to the […]
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News Briefs: January 26, 2025
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday, January 20, as the nation’s 47th president, marking a historic return […]
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Pope Francis Looks Back on Life in New Autobiography
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future. […]
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News Briefs: January 19, 2025
Biden Awards Pope Francis with Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation’s […]
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Pope: Holy Year Pilgrimage Is Chance to Begin Again
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – A Holy Year is an opportunity to begin fresh with one’s relationship with God and with other people, Pope Francis told thousands of pilgrims. The Holy […]