‘Why them and not me,’ pope asks after Holy Thursday visit to prison
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — While he did not celebrate Mass or wash the feet of inmates, Pope Francis made his…
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A basket filled with faith: Eastern Europe Easter tradition explained
byBy 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
byBy OSV News WASHINGTON — Thousands of Catholics across the country will unite in prayer for pregnant and parenting moms in need during an…
God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost, pope says
byBy 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
byBy Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News At the April 19 Easter Vigil at parishes across America, the church will welcome many new Catholics. Perhaps that…
Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic and other religious leaders are condemning a Palm Sunday attack by Russia on a Ukrainian city that killed…
On Palm Sunday, recovering pope says to carry the cross with compassion
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering — it means stepping into the…
France to see a record 17,800 catechumens baptized at Easter, with requests still ‘pouring in’
byBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS — In record-breaking numbers, more than 17,800 catechumens will be baptized during the Easter Vigil on April…