Dozens of homes were destroyed or declared uninhabitable following the earthquake, as well as several public buildings.
Church Buildings
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In the 20th century, Chicago was to American Catholicism what New York was to finance or Hollywood to film — central, influential and formational.
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Of the many traditions and penitential practices observed during the season of Lent, one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and a complete absence of …
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One year after the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris, Marseille’s Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde is preparing to celebrate the completion of restoration work on the iconic …
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“This right here is bringing us peace. We’re having prayer. People are coming by having prayer. The community is talking.”
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The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed
by OSV Newsby OSV News(OSV News) — Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas …
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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 …
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Basilicas, churches and shrines across US are Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage sites
by Jack Figgeby Jack Figge(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 …
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Celebrating Notre Dame’s restoration shows ‘how essential sacred spaces are to humanity’
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsCHICAGO (OSV News) — The Chicago-based Catholic Extension Society has learned a thing or two over the years about the importance of sacred spaces. Since its founding in 1905, the …
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California wildfires, the SEEK25 conference and the appointment of the new archbishop of Washington are among top headlines at OSV News this week — listen to more stories in our …
