Opinion Why do we honor martyrs between Christmas and New Year’s Day? By Russell Shaw Have you ever wondered about those weekday feasts between Christmas and New Year’s Day? They include two martyrs — St. Stephen... OSV NewsDecember 26, 2023
World Papal almoner to spend Christmas in the Holy Land in a ‘journey of closeness’ (OSV News) — Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of Vatican Dicastery for the Service of Charity, landed in Israel on Dec. 22, starting a “journey... Paulina GuzikDecember 23, 2023
National Parish Christmas dinners live out synod’s call for closeness to people alone or in need STERLING, Va. (OSV News) — The idea, Katie Kirkland said, came to her while she was sitting at Christmas Mass in the warmth and... Kimberley HeatheringtonDecember 22, 2023
National Making spirits bright when you won’t be home for the holidays By Mary B. O’Brien (OSV News) — It’s no longer as simple as a sleigh ride through the woods to join the whole family... OSV NewsDecember 16, 2023
Vatican Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Away in a cave near Greccio, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi had the first Nativity scene — a live one... Cindy WoodenDecember 12, 2023
Opinion Q & A: Can one Mass satisfy both my Sunday and Christmas obligation in 2023? Q:Since Christmas is on Monday this year, can I go to a Christmas vigil Mass on Sunday and have it fulfill my Sunday and... Jenna Marie CooperDecember 5, 2023
Opinion OSV News Showcase | August 4, 2023 Young Catholics have traveled from far and wide to participate in the 37th annual World Youth Day held Aug. 1-6, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.... Megan MarleyAugust 4, 2023