Catholic Saints
Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep
During and after his election in March 2013, Pope Francis was a man of many firsts.
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A Mother’s Loss, Our Gain
If you ask any mother what her biggest fear is, the answer is probably going to be something bad happening to her child.
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Lead Like St. Francis
When a leader leads as to elevate all their community, a rare thing happens: The leader opens herself or himself up to transformation.
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Born to Eternal Life
The resurrection, the foundation of Christian hope, is knitted into the very sinews of every deciduous ash, aspen, beech, birch, cherry, elm, and hickory tree.
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Chicago abuzz with ‘unbelievable’ joy the first American Pope is a hometown son
Catholics and non-Catholics alike were abuzz with excitement in Chicago May 8, after one of the city's native sons became pope. Taking the name Leo XIV, the new pontiff has made many firsts.
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In 12 years, Pope Francis made enormous impact on church, liturgical life
While the liturgical legacy of Pope Francis may have flown under the radar for many, several experts told OSV News his 12-year papacy made a definite impact.
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Padre Pio’s habit, rare relics coming to US
A habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina and other rare relics are coming to the U.S., brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to the beloved saint known as Padre Pio.