By Justin McClellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Artists and cultural figures must be “custodians of the beatitudes,” embracing their vocation to create beauty, reveal truth, and inspire hope in a […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – After undergoing a CT scan on Tuesday, February 18, Pope Francis was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, according to a medical update by Vatican officials. “The follow-up […]
Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta Added to Universal Calendar VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Mother Teresa, a “beacon of hope” and […]
ROME (CNS) – Smiles, laughter, prayer, and strategizing abound at the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican. Just a few blocks from Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain, the visitors’ […]
USCCB Lays Off a Third of Migration Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Officials with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued layoff notices to about a third of […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – A nerdy love of science fiction, a yearning for adventure, a passion for science, and a foundation of Jesuit education all helped in some way to […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and […]
By Kimberly Heatherington (OSV News) – They are the walking wounded – those who in some ways have been hurt by the Church’s members through different forms of physical and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
