As border state bishops, New Mexico prelates urge Trump to reconsider mass deportation plans
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News The incoming Trump administration should “rethink” its plans to carry out mass deportations, the bishops of New Mexico wrote…
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Webinar explores ‘trust-based pedagogy’ in parent-child relationships around social media
byBy Maria del Pilar Guzman, OSV News In a world increasingly dominated by electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets, social media has become…
‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican prepares to welcome millions for Holy Year
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that “the Christian…
Pope, cardinal advisers discuss collegiality, role of women
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — During two days of meetings, Pope Francis and his closest cardinal advisers discussed the relationship…
Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter’s Basilica for the day, a…
Faith, hope ‘work miracles,’ pope tells people of Nicaragua ahead of Immaculate Conception
byBy David Agren, OSV News BUENOS AIRES — In a moving letter, Pope Francis expressed his closeness with the people of Nicaragua as Central…
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven,…
13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude
byBy Marge Fenelon, OSV News Advent is the perfect time to make a retreat, and opportunities abound, whether it’s overnight retreats, days of reflection,…
Pope declares Spanish mystic ‘blessed,’ advances other sainthood causes
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Using what the Vatican called an “equipollent” or equivalent beatification, Pope Francis recognized as “blessed”…
Catholic finance expert: Planning, self-awareness, priorities key to managing Christmas spending
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News With U.S. household debt approaching $18 trillion as the Christmas shopping season kicks off, a Catholic financial expert is offering practical…