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(OSV News) — The Diocese of Fresno, California, has finally filed for bankruptcy — a year after first announcing its intention to do so — in order to address more than …

Even as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made a prayer stop near downtown Los Angeles, fear and tensions from recent raids by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arose.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reached its final leg June 20-22 in the Los Angeles Archdiocese after a 3,300-mile cross-country journey from Indianapolis.

“Even if we’re a little anxious, we’re going to step into this, because Jesus … wants to liberate the captive and visit those in prison.”

In Annapolis, pro-life marchers met with some cheers from supporters, but also encountered hostility. One woman mockingly shouted that she was on her way to undergo her fifth abortion.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica with two main intentions in …

Pilgrims, poetry, and the patron saint of the emerald isle are featured in OSV News stories this week, so peruse at your pleasure, and don’t forget to pray for the …

(OSV News) — Eight “perpetual pilgrims” are planning to journey from Indianapolis to Los Angeles May 18 to June 22 in the second National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. They hail from several …

(OSV News) — Catholics across the world are embarking on pilgrimages to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Hope. Many will travel to Rome to visit the four major basilicas and …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompanying the faithful throughout their lives and through all their challenges, Pope Francis said. …