Caution tops checklists for Catholic colleges to reopen in fall
OSV News
May 19, 2020
Long before graduation ceremonies are over, college administrators usually have an eye on the upcoming fall semester. And this year, even with virtual commencement ceremonies, the look to the next academic year is inevitable.
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St. Peter’s Basilica reopens to the public
OSV News
May 18, 2020
Almost 10 weeks after St. Peter's Basilica was closed to the public in cooperation with Italy's COVID-19 lockdown measures, the faithful and tourists were allowed back in May 18.
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Pope Declares Five New Saints
OSV News
May 17, 2020
Saints are people who recognized their need for God's help, who took risks to discover God's will and to help others and who nurtured a habit of thanksgiving, Pope Francis said.
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Nurse relies on the Holy Spirit in caring for COVID-19 patients
OSV News
May 17, 2020
Rebecca Maslow's work day begins long before she walks through the doors of Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis where she is a nurse in the intensive care unit.
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Seminarians strengthen bonds during pandemic
OSV News
May 17, 2020
On March 20, as Minnesota residents prepared to follow Gov. Tim Walz's stay-at-home order to curb the spread of COVID-19, men studying for the priesthood at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul embarked on an opportunity: Instead of returning home, ...
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Australian bishops to entrust nation to Mary during pandemic
OSV News
May 17, 2020
Catholic bishops in Australia will entrust the country to the care of Mary, Help of Christians, on her feast day, May 24. The bishops approved the plan during their early May plenary meeting, conducted using videoconference technology.
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Congolese Catholics honor their beatified martyr of ‘integrity and honesty’