As we breathe a sigh of relief, we reflect on the profound effect that Pope Francis’ hospital stay had on many around the world.
Opinion
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The wait is almost over for The Chosen fans. The highly anticipated fifth season of the groundbreaking series — “The Chosen: Last Supper” — premiered at a special red-carpet event …
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Q: At a recent Mass, the priest talked about “mortal sin,” about which I’d previously heard, but then he mentioned “venial sins” and “temporal sins,” and even “sins of omission.” …
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For some years now, it has been fashionable for Catholics to declare that we’re not giving up anything for Lent but instead are doing something positive. This false dichotomy makes …
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‘Tis the week of March Madness, and the pace of news has also reached a frenzy with the coming of spring. Below you’ll find a selection of OSV News headlines …
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To begin a garden is to be a co-creator with God, and to join in the joy he intended for us through his creation. Your garden can be as small …
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Q: Listening to a Catholic radio station one day, they mentioned that leprechauns and fairies were demonic. This shocked me. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations always include leprechauns. Fairies are loved …
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It’s OK, we can say it (you know it, and I know it): Compared to our Orthodox brethren and our Muslim friends, the Catholic idea of required fasting is — …
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Like many people, I find myself absorbed by social media reels and algorithm-generated content. Occasionally I check the “screen time” function on my phone and am shocked by how much …
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From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …
