Pope Leo XIV shared this prayer to St. Francis with Franciscan leaders in early 2026.
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Church leaders call for healing, reconciliation at Mass of solidarity with migrants in Minneapolis
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — The spiritual pastor of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis preached on the importance of turning from anger to reconciliation and forgiveness during …
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Bishop Rhoades makes biblical case for Church’s response to ‘immense’ migration crisis
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsWritten by Elyse Maldonado, Today’s Catholic SOUTH BEND, Ind. (OSV News) — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, and the secretary for the U.S. …
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‘We will grow in wisdom, holiness together,’ new bishop of Tucson, Ariz., tells faithful
by OSV Newsby OSV News“You will be a blessing to the people entrusted to your care. The people will be a blessing to their new bishop. Christ is alive in the Diocese of Tucson.”
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Pope renews ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Russia-Ukraine war
by OSV Newsby OSV News“My heartfelt thoughts remain focused on the tragic situation unfolding before the eyes of the whole world: so many victims, so many lives and families.”
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USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has …
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Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.
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Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsThe resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
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By David Werning (OSV News) — Have you heard of the word “indulgence” but aren’t exactly sure what it means? You’re not alone. Indulgences come with a lot of baggage. …
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Catholics in the U.S. share their gratitude for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen following news the Vatican has permitted his cause to proceed to beatification.
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