News & Commentary
On ‘Today,’ Cardinal Gregory reflects on his faith journey, racism
OSV News
February 17, 2021
In a Feb. 15 segment for the "Today" show's "Changemakers" and "Black Voices" series, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington reflected on his faith journey and on his own experiences with racism.
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Iraq announces COVID-19 restrictions ahead of papal trip
OSV News
February 16, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Two days after the Iraqi government announced stringent COVID-19 precautions, including the closure of mosques and churches "until further notice," the prime minister met with the Vatican nuncio to discuss "the preparation for the scheduled visit ...
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Franciscans mark 600 years as guardians of Christendom’s most sacred sites
OSV News
February 15, 2021
Before he became guardian and commissary of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington in 2013, Franciscan Father Larry Dunham made his first trip to the Holy Land, where his order has cared for the most sacred shrines ...
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CCUSA receives $1 million grant to help fire-devastated communities
OSV News
February 12, 2021
A $1 million grant will allow 10 Catholic Charities agencies in four wildfire-stricken Western states to provide assistance to people burned out of their homes.
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World Marriage Day to be celebrated this year on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day
OSV News
February 11, 2021
This year, World Marriage Day, observed annually on the second Sunday of February, will be celebrated Feb. 14, which also is the feast of St. Valentine and which since the eighth century has been a celebration of love and affection.
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Kansas bishop steps aside from duties as abuse allegation is investigated
OSV News
February 10, 2021
Denying any wrongdoing, Bishop John B. Brungardt of Dodge City has stepped away from his duties and pledged to cooperate with authorities investigating an allegation of abuse of a minor made against him.
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World leaders warmly welcome Pope Leo XIV as messenger of peace