Catholic Church
Synod report for U.S. shows ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
OSV News
May 30, 2024
Growth, undeniable tensions and "a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen" the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S.
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Pope Francis on his relationship with Benedict: ‘He always defended me’
OSV News
April 3, 2024
For the nearly 10 years that Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI lived on opposite sides of St. Peter's Basilica, the two popes' relationship was marked by a deep mutual respect and sense of solidarity.
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Church has a crucial role in combating polarization, ‘Civilize it’ panelists say
OSV News
March 22, 2024
The church has a crucial role in combating the rise of polarization, panelists said at a March 20 webinar organized by the U.S. bishops' conference and other Catholic groups.
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Saints Be Praised!
Franciscan Media
February 28, 2024
The saints and blesseds are special signs of God’s activity.
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Teacher’s mural features 37 diverse saints, artists, poets, civil rights leaders
OSV News
February 1, 2024
Kim Redigan used to look out the window of Detroit Cristo Rey High School's small chapel as she prayed.
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The Roots of Fat Tuesday, the Fruits of Lent
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 25, 2024
In "The Roots of Fat Tuesday, the Fruits of Lent," Friar Jim breaks down this celebration.
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Report: Germany’s Catholic Church shrinks; over 400,000 left in 2023
The Catholic Church in Germany continues to shrink, a new study has found. More than 400,000 people in the European country left the church in 2023.