Eight hundred years after his death, the bones of St. Francis of Assisi have been placed on public display for the first extended public viewing in history, drawing hundreds of …
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For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are being exposed for an extended period of public veneration.
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Thousands of pro-life Catholics attend Life Fest affirming ‘love is the answer’
by Katie Yoderby Katie YoderThe morning rally and Mass, which took place hours before the 53rd annual March for Life, drew thousands of pro-life Catholics that made up a largely youthful crowd.
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Mental health initiative, cardinal interviews, St. Maximilian Kolbe | Week in Review
by Megan Marleyby Megan MarleyA USCCB mental health initiative, St. Thérèse of Lisieux relics, a St. Maximilian Kolbe film, OSV News interviews with cardinals and more among this week’s coverage.
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Thousands visit Blessed Frassati’s remains in Rome for Jubilee of Youth
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVolunteers watching over the relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati gently placed items from the faithful on top of his casket to make a third-class relic for visitors, during the …
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“Having the relic here, I feel like it has attracted lots of young people in the faith and people who are interested,” Kieran Bray said. “He’s really someone that we …
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Gaza parish attack, Marian devotion & vocations, St. Thomas More exhumation | Week in Review
by Megan Marleyby Megan MarleyCatholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and others across the nation are offering material and spiritual aid to those …
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On display until May 11, the relic has drawn intense devotion, particularly following the recent death of Pope Francis.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the …
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St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull traveling to Washington, seven Eastern states
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenWASHINGTON (OSV News) — A touring relic will give the faithful in Washington and seven states a rare opportunity to venerate St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Christian theologians. …
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