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Catholic Delegation Goes to Holy Land as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’

By Christopher Gunty BALTIMORE (OSV News) – Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore and leaders of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) visited Jerusalem, the […]

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News Briefs: September 21, 2025

U.S. Bishops Create Permanent Body to Fight Racism WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – The nation’s Catholic bishops have deepened their commitment to combating racism, having made permanent a subcommittee dedicated […]

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In First Interview, Leo XIV Says, ‘There’s Still a Huge Learning Curve Ahead of Me’

ROME (CNS) – Humanity has the potential to overcome the violence and hatred that is increasingly dividing people, Pope Leo XIV said in an excerpt from his first interview as […]

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Pope Leo XIV Recognizes Sainthood of Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan, Pope Leo XIV said in proclaiming two new saints – […]

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New Saints ‘an Invitation to All of Us … Not to Squander Our Lives’

Pope Leo’s Homily for the Canonization Mass for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s homily for the canonization Mass for St. Carlo […]

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News Briefs: September 14, 2025

Jubilee Event to Honor Modern Martyrs as Symbols of Hope VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In a Jubilee Year dedicated to hope, Pope Leo XIV and other Christian leaders will commemorate […]

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Pope Canonizes Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati as Saints

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan, Pope Leo XIV said in proclaiming two […]

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Bishop Encourages Faithful to Add Prayers to Spiritual Bouquet for Pope Leo XIV’s 70th

(OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV turns 70 on Sunday, September 14, and OSV News is celebrating by gathering a host of prayers into a very special “spiritual birthday bouquet” for […]

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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, […]