Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King’s ‘rallying cry’ to confront today’s ‘evils of racism’
‘Deeply etched in the fiber of our religious tradition is the conviction that men are made in the image of God.’
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Newly translated Padre Pio letters are coming to your email inbox
A beloved Italian saint is speaking to faithful anew through a series of letters sent directly to their email inboxes.
Mother Seton a ‘seeker, servant and saint’ more relevant than ever, says shrine director
The saint’s feast day was marked on Jan. 4, and kicked off a two-year commemoration of her 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of her canonization.
Catholic Church reportedly closer to getting its first samurai saint
The Vatican is currently investigating miracles associated with the intercession of Blessed Justus Ukon Takayama that, if confirmed, could lead to the canonization of the Church’s first samurai saint. Japanese … Learn More
Camino to Santiago de Compostela visited by record number of American pilgrims in 2023
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA — U.S. pilgrims made up the largest international group walking the famous Camino to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, in 2023. The Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, welcomed over … Learn More
ANALYSIS: US Catholics’ priest shortage faces new ‘serious crisis’ due to immigration law
Some foreign-born priests and religious sisters and brothers may not be able to remain in the country due to Green Card change.
Statement from Cardinal Tobin on the fatal shooting of Imam Hassan Sharif
I join with the people of Newark and surrounding communities deeply distressed by the tragic loss of Imam Hassan Sharif of Masjid Muhammed Mosque.
Thousands of Catholics gather in St. Louis to go on mission, ‘be the light’ at SEEK24
ST. LOUIS — Nearly 20,000 conference participants have converged in St. Louis at the America’s Center Convention Complex for the Jan. 1-5 SEEK24 conference held by the Fellowship of Catholic … Learn More
Christian persecution on the rise globally, but overlooked, says expert
Data shows that Christian persecution is on the rise globally — but that repression remains largely overlooked in the news cycle, one expert told OSV News. “It is important to … Learn More
U.S. bishops urge more federal security funds for houses of worship, nonprofits
The U.S. bishops are asking Congress to provide at least $200 million in federal funds for grants that improve security for houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations. In a letter … Learn More