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 …
Lent
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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 …
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ROME (CNS) — The journey of Lent “unfolds amid the remembrance of our fragility and the hope that, at the end of the road, the Risen Lord is waiting for …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing of the ashes and …
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Nigerian priest’s murder illustrates the grave situation for Christians facing persecution for their faith around the world, says pontifical charity.
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After centuries of scientific testing and debate, the Shroud of Turin is a religious artifact that continues to intrigue both skeptics and believers.
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Social media is a very mixed bag, but sometimes it can bring people together in the way most of us once hoped it would. That’s what happened recently when I …
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In Lenten reflection, bishops urge solidarity with ‘martyred people of Ukraine’
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsIn Lenten reflection, U.S. bishops urged Catholics to answer Pope Francis’ call for prayer for the people of Ukraine in their Lenten reflection.
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Pope’s condition worsened after inhaling vomit, on stronger ventilation
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzWhile Pope Francis’ condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis urged Christians to examine their consciences in Lent by comparing their daily lives to the hardships faced by migrants, calling it a way to …
