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Sheen beatification tickets defray 'substantial costs' of inviting thousands, says bishop
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (236+ words) (OSV News) -- Tickets to the September 2026 beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen are quickly being snapped up, with thousands claimed when they became available June 23. The $15-$25 admission price is due to the 'substantial costs' in planning and holding the event at…...
Germany: Vatican denies request for lay homilies, sparks pushback by lay groups
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (225+ words) (OSV News) -- Lay groups in Germany involved in the local Church's controversial Synodal Way say they will continue demanding the right to preach at Mass, defying a recent rejection by the Vatican of the proposal. In a press release published…...
Archbishop Lori: Sacred Heart reconciles divisions and transforms hardened hearts
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (230+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) -- A sea of white robes and zucchettos of pink and magenta in the pews. A statue of Jesus welcoming the faithful with his exposed Sacred Heart upon the foot of the altar. A setting fit for…...
Archdiocese finalizes plans for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
1+ week, 6+ day ago (329+ words) Published Jun. 12 2026. Local. The Boston Pilot World Jun. 12 2026 America's oldest Catholic newspaper Archdiocese finalizes plans for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage BRAINTREE -- Since May 24, a small group of perpetual pilgrims has been on a Eucharistic pilgrimage along the Eastern U. S. in celebration of…...
Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’ s moral greatness in landmark parliament speech
1+ week, 6+ day ago (254+ words) MADRID (OSV News) -- In a sweeping address to the Spanish parliament, Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful defense of the dignity of every human life, declaring that its protection is not a partisan issue but 'a goal of civilization,' while…...
Pope Leo urges Catholic universities to instill passion for the truth found in Christ
1+ week, 6+ day ago (146+ words) Published Jun. 12 2026. World. The Boston Pilot World Jun. 12 2026 America's oldest Catholic newspaper Pope Leo urges Catholic universities to instill passion for the truth found in Christ VATICAN CITY (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV told Catholic university leaders on June 3 that…...
Archdiocese finalizes plans for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Published Jun. 12 2026. Local.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (302+ words) The Boston Pilot Archdiocese finalizes plans for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage by Wes Cipolla Pilot Staff Listen to this article now BRAINTREE -- Since May 24, a small group of perpetual pilgrims has been on a Eucharistic pilgrimage along the Eastern U. S. in celebration…...
US bishops show support for local advancement of 2 American canonization causes
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (268+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) -- Meeting in Orlando for their annual spring plenary assembly, the members of the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops June 10 gave a unanimous show of support for the advancement of two American canonization causes. Bishop Daniel J. Felton of…...
Pope Leo XIV entrusts his ministry to Our Lady of Montserrat
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (272+ words) MONTSERRAT, Spain (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV made a pilgrimage June 10 to the medieval mountain monastery of Montserrat, entrusting his pontificate and the Church's mission to Our Lady of Montserrat, the beloved Black Madonna known to Catalans as 'La Moreneta,…...
Pope Leo blesses Sagrada Familia's Tower of Jesus, says beauty can lead people to God
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (288+ words) BARCELONA, Spain (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica June 10, inaugurating the crowning spire that makes the iconic church the tallest Catholic church the world and urging people to…...