‘Why them and not me,’ pope asks after Holy Thursday visit to prison
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — While he did not celebrate Mass or wash the feet of inmates, Pope Francis made his…
A basket filled with faith: Eastern Europe Easter tradition explained
By Katarzyna Szalajko, OSV News Holy Saturday is one of those days when the church, though liturgically silent, speaks volumes through signs. In Poland…
Novena to St. Gianna to unite faithful in prayer for pregnant, parenting moms in need
By OSV News WASHINGTON — Thousands of Catholics across the country will unite in prayer for pregnant and parenting moms in need during an…
Dios siempre espera, y va en busca de los que están perdidos, dice el Papa
Por Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Evangelio contiene un gran mensaje de esperanza, “porque nos dice que sea cual…
God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost, pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Gospel contains a great message of hope, “because it tells us that wherever we…
‘Waking up to God’: Desire for community, renewed faith interest may explain U.S. boost in numbers of new Catholics
By Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News At the April 19 Easter Vigil at parishes across America, the church will welcome many new Catholics. Perhaps that…
Aumenta la persecución contra la Iglesia en Nicaragua durante la Semana Santa
By David Agren, OSV News La policía y los paramilitares mantuvieron una fuerte presencia fuera de la catedral nicaragüense de Managua el Domingo de…
Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to…
Pope advances sainthood cause of famed Spanish architect, five others
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudí,…
‘Nothing is sacred’: Religious leaders condemn Russia’s Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine
By Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic and other religious leaders are condemning a Palm Sunday attack by Russia on a Ukrainian city that killed…