More than 1.5 million — including 44 cardinals and 417 bishops from across the globe — flocked in 1976 to Philadelphia for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress.
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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ends July 5 with a closing Mass, procession and celebration in Philadelphia, which will begin with a special video message from Pope Leo XIV.
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The outdoor display at St. Cecilia Parish features a granite block inscribed with Scripture, prayer, apology, affirmation and the words of one abuse survivor.
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PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia told OSV News he’s “OK” following a mild medical episode during the April 2 celebration of Chrism Mass at the …
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The Oscar-winning actress retired from Hollywood after her marriage, but she did participate in three faith-based films shortly before her death.
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As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV will be honored in the nation’s former capital of Philadelphia for his efforts to promote human liberty.
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Gloria Purvis said the display’s removal was “a larger part … of erasing the Black experience as well as Black accomplishments from American history.”
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PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — A Haitian Catholic chaplain serving in the U.S. said he and fellow Haitian Catholics are welcoming a last-minute reprieve from threats of deportation — but its members …
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The pilgrimage will launch Memorial Day weekend at Our Lady of La Leche Shrine in St. Augustine, the site of the first Mass celebrated on American soil in 1565.
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(OSV News) — Across the U.S. and Canada — and from Kyiv, Ukraine, to the Vatican — thousands have gathered in recent days to recall millions of Ukrainians killed in an …
