Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
By Gina Christian, OSV News Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key…
Catholic immigration advocates concerned over proposed rule change to asylum
By Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic immigration advocates are paying close attention to — and expressing concern about — a possible change in how…
New Bishop of Knoxville appointed; Archbishop Fabre will continue duties through July
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed Father James M. Beckman, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, to be the bishop of the Diocese…
Jockey says Catholic faith crucial in dangerous sport
By Mary Rampellini, OSV News HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Jockey Keith Asmussen calls on his Catholic faith daily as he competes in the high-stakes…
Last survivor of USS Arizona, dead at 102, is recalled for commitment to country, strong faith
By Kurt Jensen (OSV News) — By any measure, Louis Anthony “Lou” Conter, a Catholic hero of World War II who died April 1…
‘It will be breathtaking,’ Notre Dame’s chief architect says; iconic cathedral reopens Dec. 8
By Caroline de Sury PARIS (OSV News) — Philippe Villeneuve, Notre Dame Cathedral’s chief architect, learned about the 2019 fire 300 miles from Paris…
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgences for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress participants
By Maria Wiering (OSV News) — Participants in the National Eucharistic Congress and related National Eucharistic Pilgrimage now have opportunities to receive plenary indulgences, Archbishop…
‘Caitlin Clark has the world by her fingertips’: Iowa Hawkeyes basketball superstar supported by Catholic faith, family
By John Knebels, OSV News Wearing scrubs en route to the hospital to begin her day, a health care specialist was asked how much…
Multiple states to place abortion on the ballot in November
By Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Multiple states will have measures to expand access to abortion on their ballots in November, a key…
Shrine’s Divine Mercy Sunday weekend to focus on Eucharist, ‘spiritual fatherhood’
By Gina Christian, OSV News An upcoming celebration of the Divine Mercy devotion focuses in particular on the Eucharist and on the need for…