As family, friends, teammates, coaches, media, acquaintances and even strangers struggled mightily to make sense of the devastating tragedy Aug. 29 that took the lives of National Hockey League star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his...
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Pope arrives in Indonesia at start of four-nation tour
Pope Francis landed in Jakarta after a 13-hour flight from Rome and was greeted by the religious affairs minister of Indonesia and two children in traditional dress who offered him flowers.
Parishes take next missionary steps amid post-Eucharistic congress ‘spiritual surge’
How does the church channel the exhilarating spiritual momentum of the congress and pilgrimage into a concrete and country-wide Eucharistic revival, especially in its Year of Mission?
Carmelites find St. Teresa of Ávila’s body still incorrupt after opening coffin for study of relics
The silver coffin of St. Teresa of Ávila was opened in Alba de Tormes Aug. 28 only to confirm her body has remained incorrupt since her death in 1582. The opening of her tomb marks the beginning of a study of her relics, which...
Walz, Vance records give insight into presidential contenders vis-a-vis Catholic concerns
While the selection of a running mate in recent decades has had little discernible electoral impact on elections, experts told OSV News the selection of vice presidential candidates can be a signal of how a presidential candidate...
Educators say students’ developmental delays on rise, blame screen time, pandemic
Two key educators associated with Head Start of Miami-Dade County in Southern Florida and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami worry about an uptick in youngsters with specific developmental delays and special needs.
Pope prays Mary will protect persecuted Christians in Nicaragua
As the Catholic Church and Christians at large experience intense persecution in Nicaragua, Pope Francis expressed encouragement and support to the people living under the country's authoritarian regime.
Vatican approves devotion at site of Marian apparition in Spain
Devotions at a Marian shrine in Spain that communicate Mary's "close and affectionate presence" can and should continue, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said.
Prayer and Action gives youth the chance to give back to the community
“It was the best week of my life.”
Renovated parish hall a blessing for Bendena
"It’s what the families wanted."