December 20, 2024

People walking up stairs in Istanbul, Turkey, being surrounded by Turkish flags.

Advent with the Saints: John XXIII

Greg Friedman, OFM December 20, 2024

In our day, “Good Pope John” carried the message of the Good News to the world with graciousness and humor.

woman hands folded and eyes closed in prayer with a hopeful expression on her face.

Franciscan Hope

Paul Lipowski December 20, 2024

Hope is a beacon that guides us through life’s darkest moments. By cultivating it, we can find light even in difficult times and inspire others to do the same.

Pilgrims pray next to the coffin of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati at St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia, July 10. Blessed Pier Giorgio died at age 24 in 1925 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990. (CNS photo/Daniel Munoz, Reuters)

The story of the LA miracle that will make Pier Giorgio Frassati a saint

OSV News December 20, 2024

For those who knew the strange story of Juan Gutierrez's ankle, or even parts of it, the word "miracle" was hard not to think of.

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