“When I show up to church late, everyone stares and glares. When I show up to a meeting late, everyone stands and applauds — because they know I almost didn’t …
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The encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” was published 30 years ago this week, so it seems fitting that many of our stories looked at the sanctity of human life and our culture …
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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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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said it continues to receive reports of Catholics, including priests, finding out all the sacraments they have received …
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KYIV, Ukraine (OSV News) — Ukrainian military chaplains told OSV News they’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their troops across a long front line, while readying themselves for a post-war ministry of …
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How is it that OSV News has been in operation for six months, and yet it feels like it started yesterday? Time flies when you’re having fun, I guess! Looking …
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Lenten radio campaign invites listeners back to sacrament of reconciliation
by Joe Bolligby Joe BolligKANSAS CITY, Kan. (OSV News) — In the film “Bruce Almighty,” a desperate Bruce Nolan (comedian Jim Carrey) calls out to God as he drives through the night. “OK, God, …
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Delaware bill would break seal of confession, require priest to report what penitent says
by Joe Owensby Joe OwensWILMINGTON, Del. (OSV News) — The Delaware General Assembly is taking aim at a basic tenet of the Catholic Church and wants to break the seal of confession between a …
