Pope to return to Vatican, prescribed to continue rest, doctors announce
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will return to his residence in the Vatican March 23 after spending 38…
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Parishes create network of support to show moms, ‘We love you and acknowledge you’
byBy Gabriella Patti, OSV News NOVI, Mich. — Shelly Pozos Lule hadn’t planned for another pregnancy, but in early 2022, she found out she…
Papal preacher: Stay anchored in Christ, live hope during Holy Year
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The papal preacher urged cardinals and senior officials of the Roman Curia to remain firmly…
Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy examined for impact on migration
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Catholic theologians and other experts discussed the impact of Pope Francis’ pontificate on issues, particularly migration, as…
Lenten lectures are back at Notre Dame, marking a ‘grand retour’ of a Parisian classic
byBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS — The traditional “Lenten Conferences” resumed at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this Lenten season, for the…
Pope urges young people to embrace vocation as ‘pilgrims of hope’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Amid widespread uncertainty and social fragmentation, Pope Francis urged young people to embrace their vocation…
Facing fear with Jesus can set faithful free, pope’s catechesis says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Change can be frightening, but the Holy Spirit encourages the faithful to face their fears,…
St. Joseph prayer intentions hit record with collaboration of French shrine, internet app
byBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS — France has a special place to celebrate the March 19 feast of St. Joseph — the…
In letter, pope appeals to communicators to assist peacemakers by disarming words
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME — People in the world of news and communications need to understand the full importance of words,…
Pope has reduced need for overnight supplemental oxygen, Vatican says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis spent the night without a breathing mask, the Vatican press office said March…