Biden commutes most federal death-row sentences to life in prison
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Several days after speaking with Pope Francis, President Joe Biden announced Dec. 23 that he would commute…
Science in the Bluegrass — The star led the magi to our Creator
byThe Gospel of Matthew tells of “magi from the east” arriving in Jerusalem, seeking “the newborn king of the Jews.” Why? They “saw his…
Un seminario web latino se centra en llevar a los jóvenes a Misa
byBy Armando Machado, OSV News En un seminario web con participantes de los Estados Unidos y América Latina, miembros del laicado de la Iglesia…
Report: Most US executions in 2024 come down to 4 states
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Just four states were responsible for three-quarters of the executions that took place in the U.S. in…
In the jubilee year, we are called to be ‘signs of hope’
byOn Christmas Eve, Pope Francis will open the Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica, launching the Jubilee of the Year 2025. The church celebrates…
The Good Steward — God’s love poured out for us
by“What we contemplate and adore is the whole Jesus Christ, the Son of God made man, represented by an image that accentuates his heart,”…
La Iglesia en México abre sus parroquias a la iniciativa de desarme voluntario
byBy David Agren, OSV News Los líderes católicos de México confirmaron la participación de la Iglesia en un programa de desarme voluntario, parte de…
Kyiv’s St. Nicholas Catholic church suffers damage during Russian morning attack
byBy OSV News KYIV, Ukraine — During a Dec. 20 Russian missile strike on Kyiv, Catholic St. Nicholas Church, a significant architectural monument of the Ukrainian…
Celebración ‘Honra a tu Madre’: La Virgen de Guadalupe es un ejemplo de comunión, misión y fidelidad
byBy Tony Gutiérrez, OSV News PHOENIX — Alejo López Cabrera solía traer a su banda cada año para participar en la celebración anual “Honra…
Former America magazine editor-in-chief Matt Malone plans to leave Jesuits, priesthood
byBy OSV News Former America magazine editor-in-chief Father Matt Malone plans to leave the Jesuit order and petition to be dispensed from the obligations…