Lourdes confirms 71st miracle — the first for an English speaker; miracle occurred in 1926
byBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS — The list of miracles that have taken place at the French Marian shrine in Lourdes now…
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Bishops discuss immigration, abortion concerns ahead of incoming Trump administration
byBy Lauretta Brown, OSV News The church must continue to stand for the dignity of all human life under the incoming Trump administration. That…
Fight against poverty must be based on Gospel, social doctrine, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that Advent would be a time of spiritual renewal to build up…
US bishops join pope, other groups urging Biden to commute 40 death sentences
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops’ conference was among the groups that urged President Joe Biden on Dec. 9 to…
With inaugural Mass, Notre Dame reveals ‘the Lord does not abandon his own’
byBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS (OSV News) — Chilling rain and the “City of Lights” completely locked down due to high profile…
8 ways to celebrate Jubilee 2025 without leaving your diocese
byBy Maria Wiering, OSV News As many as 35 million visitors are expected in Rome in 2025. Many of them will be pilgrims for…
New papal preacher tells pope, cardinals: Don’t be closed to change
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At 53 years old, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, the new preacher of the papal household,…
US basilicas, churches to ring bells at the moment Notre Dame Cathedral reopens
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News As Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris officially reopens Dec. 7-8, bells will ring in churches an ocean away in the United States…
Guadalupe pilgrimage brings Mary with a living flame from Mexico to New York
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is making its way from Mexico City to New York, accompanied by…
World’s youngest cardinal says he comes from a young church
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Cardinal-designate Mykola Bychok said he hopes the characteristics that make him unique in the College…