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Bishop Rhoades makes biblical case for Church’s response to ‘immense’ migration crisis
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (1076+ words) Written by Elyse Maldonado, Today's Catholic SOUTH BEND, Ind. (OSV News) " Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, and the secretary for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, delivered a lecture at Holy Cross College on what…...
At Curia retreat, Bishop Varden warns of Gospel’s use ‘as a weapon in culture wars’
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (850+ words) (OSV News) " The Lenten season is a reminder that Christians are called to bear witness to Christ through authentic witness, not self-righteous indignation, Norwegian Trappist Bishop Erik Varden told the pope and Vatican officials. In his first reflection, titled "Entering…...
How does a vegan senior citizen handle Lenten fasting?
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (367+ words) Q: I am a longstanding vegan, so when Lent comes each year there's nothing for me to skip; no meat is already my regular routine. But at age 70, and even if I wasn't vegan, is it true that seniors are no…...
Tanzania's Cardinal Pengo remembered as giant of faith, a 'towering presence' for Africa
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (741+ words) (OSV News) " Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, the archbishop emeritus of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, was remembered by Pope Leo XIV and Church leaders as a leading voice for the underprivileged and interreligious dialogue in Africa." Cardinal Pengo died Feb. 19 at age…...
St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1079+ words) ASSISI, Italy (OSV News) "For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are being exposed for an extended period of public veneration, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world to…...
‘We will grow in wisdom, holiness together,’ new bishop of Tucson, Ariz., tells faithful
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (645+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. (OSV News) "The Diocese of Tucson joyfully welcomed its eighth bishop on the first Friday of Lent with the ordination and installation of Bishop James A. Misko inside St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson Feb. 20. When he was appointed…...
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given February 22, 2026
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (325+ words) (OSV News) " The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given February 22, 2026, at St. Peter's Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! To be sure, this is a demanding journey. There is always the risk of…...
God offers new possibilities, not prohibitions, with his invitation to love, pope says
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1015+ words) ROME (CNS) " While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift of true freedom that leads to real love, relationships and fulfillment, Pope Leo XIV said. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve…...
Find comfort, strength in Eucharist, pope tells attendees at LA Religious Education Congress
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1337+ words) ANAHEIM, Calif. (OSV News) "The 2026 LA Religious Education Congress kicked off Feb. 20 with an emphasis on the healing power of mercy and self-forgiveness " and a special message from Pope Leo XIV " as the annual gathering marked its 70th year. This year's…...
Pope Leo XIV tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek ‘likes’ on TikTok
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1064+ words) (OSV News) "Pope Leo XIV has urged priests to not to use artificial intelligence to write their homilies or to seek "likes" on social media platforms like TikTok. In a question-and-answer session with clergy from the Diocese of Rome, the…...