Shroud of Turin to be digitally showcased during Holy Year
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased…
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U.S. Holy Year pilgrims add pope to their list of prayer intentions
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of…
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released…
In message, pope thanks children who gathered at hospital to pray for him
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the fifth Sunday in a row, Pope Francis did not come to his window for…
Pope stable, has reduced need for oxygen overnight
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After more than a month in the hospital, Pope Francis’ condition continues to be stable,…
From hospital, pope approves next phase of synod on synodality
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching…
Texas bishop announces march, vigil protesting Trump mass deportations
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, is spearheading a march and vigil to protest the Trump administration’s…
In 12 years since election, Francis demonstrates papacy is a mission, not a job
byBy Paulina Guzik, OSV News As Pope Francis celebrates 12th anniversary of his election in the hospital, the papal biographer told OSV News that…
Pope’s chest X-ray confirms his improvement, doctors say
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ condition continues to be stable and a chest X-ray “confirmed the improvements recorded…
Education Department cuts could make impact on Catholic education, experts say
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Education said March 11 it planned to cut about 50% of its workforce. Such…