Pope Leo XIV has congratulated the city of San Francisco as it marks the 250th anniversary of the Franciscan mission at the heart of the city’s founding.
Archdiocese of San Francisco
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In the dimly lit church, a Franciscan habit lay on a makeshift bier, with the Easter candle behind it symbolizing Christ’s resurrection from the dead.
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ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has named two American bishops as members of the Vatican’s highest court, the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. The bishops, Archbishop Salvatore …
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US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsCatholic leaders in World Cup host cities are preparing for the convergence of international visitors, local parish life and public witness.
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A California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood causes among Americans, and to make the canonization process more accessible overall.
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“It is amazing to see how many people are coming from Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Arizona,” said Eva Muntean, a co-chair and co-founder of the walk.
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The San Francisco Archdiocese is countering abuse survivors’ representatives contention that claims data shows “a pervasive pattern of abuse” still occurring.
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(OSV News) — At the April 19 Easter Vigil at parishes across America, the church will welcome many new Catholics. Perhaps that doesn’t sound extraordinary. After all, it happens every year. …
