Obispos y líderes católicos siguen pronunciándose contra los cambios migratorios de Trump
(OSV News) -- Obispos, clérigos y religiosos católicos de todo el país siguen opinando sobre los cambios radicales de la administración...
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Los fieles se unen en la Plaza de San Pedro para rezar por la salud del Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- Una ligera llovizna finalmente cedió mientras cientos de fieles se dirigían a la Plaza de San Pedro para rezar el...
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Despite 'critical' condition, pope is working from hospital room
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a sign affirming that Pope Francis has been able to conduct work while in the hospital, the Vatican said the pope had met with...
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Providence allowed airport chaplains to be available to help Delta crash victims, priest says
TORONTO (OSV News) -- Father John Mullins wasn't at his normal posting at Toronto's Pearson International Airport when his phone delivered the breaking...
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Faithful unite in St. Peter's Square praying for pope's health
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A light drizzle finally let up as hundreds of faithful headed to St. Peter's Square to pray the rosary for Pope Francis on the 11th...
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Trump's first month ends in friction with bishops over immigration, IVF, Vance attacks
(OSV News) -- The U.S. bishops' Feb. 18 lawsuit against the federal government for abrupt and sweeping changes to refugee resettlement funding, and the...
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'Ukraine will rise' as 'Russia brings death,' say Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops
(OSV News) -- As Ukraine marks the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops are affirming Ukrainians' belief...
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Pope in good spirits; Vatican to host rosary for him in St. Peter's Square
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The morning after Pope Francis' doctors said that he remained in "critical" condition and showed initial signs of renal insufficiency,...
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Pope's condition still 'critical' with signs of renal insufficiency under control
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis' condition remained "critical" the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests showing "initial, mild renal...
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Archbishop Henning joins U.S. Bishops call for prayers as Pope Francis' condition worsens
(OSV News) -- Catholic bishops throughout the U.S. are calling on faithful to pray for Pope Francis, now in critical condition in Rome's Gemelli hospital...
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Pope's breathing 'crisis' reportedly passes, but he's still on oxygen
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While Italy's main news agency reported that Pope Francis' respiratory "crisis" had subsided, a Vatican source said he was still...
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Pope has respiratory 'crisis,' doctors say 'prognosis reserved'
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis experienced "an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude, which also required the use of oxygen at high flows"...
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Pope's doctors say their patient is fragile but is not giving up
ROME (CNS) -- Briefing reporters on Pope Francis' medical condition, two of his doctors also gave them glimpses of a patient who is physically fragile,...
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Pope's chronic lung condition plus infection are serious, doctor says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While Pope Francis' life is not in immediate danger, the level of multiple infections in his lungs means he is not completely "out...
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Israel devastated by 'macabre' return of child hostages' bodies as ceasefire holds
JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- Israel has identified three of the bodies of hostages returned Feb. 20 but said the body of Shiri Bibas -- mother of two red-headed...
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HHS issues new 'sex-based definitions' following Trump executive orders
(OSV News) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Feb. 19 it has started to send out guidance on "clear sex-based definitions" to...
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Vance shines global spotlight on case of British army vet prosecuted for silent prayer
LIVERPOOL, England (OSV News) -- The British army veteran prosecuted for silently praying in front of an abortion clinic was, to his own surprise, caught...
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Marian Pilgrimages: Specializing in sending groups and individuals to Marian Shrines for over 25 years
Marian Pilgrimages has been organizing pilgrimages to Marian Shrines around the world for over 25 years. Our family-run business offers custom-made itineraries...
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'Pilgrims of Hope'
On May 9, 2024, during the Papal Audience, Pope Francis officially declared 2025 as a Jubilee Year. The theme for this special year is "Pilgrims of Hope,"...
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The Franciscan Guest House: A hidden gem in Kennebunk, Maine
The Franciscan Guest House offers affordable and modest accommodations located within walking distance to the peaceful Kennebunk beaches and picturesque...
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Abortion pill reversal proponent discusses science of the process, debate and success stories
More than 60 percent of abortions in the U.S., according to a study released in March 2024, are brought about via medication. But what if a woman takes...
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Faith and community thrive amid renovations at Pru's St. Francis Chapel
BOSTON -- As he watched a chapel ceiling be painted, Father Jeremy Paulin saw the glory of God. Father Paulin, an Oblate of the Virgin Mary, has been...
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Cheverus profiles: Bernard Ba of St. Rita Parish, Lowell
LOWELL -- When he was a parishioner at St. Rose of Lima in Chelsea, there was one thing Bernard Ba wanted to know from his pastor: The meaning of the phrase...
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Malta Camp serves young adults with disabilities
BRAINTREE -- Ryan McLean likes to say that Malta Camp USA is "everything that the world is not." McLean, a native of Hingham, has cerebral palsy and cannot...
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Catholic Leadership Institute honors Father Paul Soper
BRAINTREE -- Father Paul Soper, director of clergy personnel for the Archdiocese of Boston, was honored with the Avery Cardinal Dulles Ad Intra Award at...
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I'm Still Here
NEW YORK (OSV News) – Resilient matriarchs have never failed to inspire audiences. From Jane Darwell's Ma Joad in the 1940 screen version of John...
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Captain America: Brave New World
NEW YORK (OSV News) – The mind-control plot driving "Captain America: Brave New World" (Disney), the fourth film in the current series about the Marvel...
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Obituary: Father Mark L. Noonan, long-time seminary professor
A priest for the archdiocese who served almost his entire active priestly ministry on the faculty of St. John Seminary, Father Mark L. Noonan died at Regina...
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Obituary: Archbishop Edgerton R. Clarke, Boston seminary alumnus
Archbishop Edgerton R. Clarke, a 1960 alumnus of the seminary class of St. John Seminary, Brighton, died in his native Jamaica on Feb. 13, 2025. He had...
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US bishops' Lenten message to those grieving an abortion: Jesus' love is unconditional
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- In sharing the U.S. bishops' Lenten message this year, their pro-life chairman used it "to speak to all who carry the unbearable...
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CORRECTED: British pro-lifers urge church to speak out in wake of nation's worst public abortion scandal
(OSV News) -- Pro-life campaigners have urged Britain's Catholic bishops to speak out against pressure for abortions. This comes after thousands of women...
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Pope's condition stable; tests show some improvement
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis' doctors described his condition as "stable" late Feb. 19 even though "blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff,...
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African church organizations 'devastated' amid USAID shutdown, call for dialogue on program cuts
NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) -- As the United States paused foreign assistance to countries across the world, confusion, panic and desperation has gripped...
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Pope continues to rest, do paperwork at hospital
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The morning after the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis has double pneumonia, the director of the Vatican press office said the pope...
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Bishops sue Trump administration, say halting refugee resettlement funds will cause harm
(OSV News) -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration Feb. 18 over the suspension of funding of refugee resettlement assistance. In...
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Pope diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After undergoing a CT scan Feb. 18, Pope Francis was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican said. "The follow-up chest...
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British pro-lifers urge church to speak out in wake of nation's worst public abortion scandal
(OSV News) -- Pro-life campaigners have urged Britain's Catholic bishops to speak out against pressure for abortions. This comes after thousands of women...
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Church leaders discuss evangelization through culture at Vatican meeting
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Evangelizing through culture is a challenge for the church, especially in societies where faith is seen as "something alien," participants...
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As pope remains in hospital, Vatican announces schedule changes
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In another sign that Pope Francis' stay in Rome's Gemelli hospital will continue for some time, the Vatican announced a substitute...
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In talk on euthanasia, pro-life attorney raises concerns over organ donor registry programs
NAPLES, Fla. (OSV News) -- Organ donor registry programs typically offered during state driver’s license renewals might seem like a straight-forward...
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Equipo médico vuelve a modificar el tratamiento del Papa después de que las pruebas revelan una 'infección polimicrobiana'
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- En su cuarto día en el hospital Gemelli de Roma, el Papa Francisco se encontraba sin fiebre y dedicó algo de tiempo...
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El presidente del comité de migración de los obispos de EEUU invita a Vance a dialogar sobre el trabajo de la Iglesia con los migrantes
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- El presidente del comité de migración de la conferencia episcopal estadounidense calificó los recientes comentarios...
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Expertos: No espere a que su matrimonio esté en crisis, hay recursos para fortalecerlo
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Evaluando los beneficios y costos de la restricción o expansión de la inmigración
(OSV News) -- Catholics across the world are embarking on pilgrimages to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Hope. Many will travel to Rome to visit the four...
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CARA: La asistencia a Misa los domingos en EEUU ha vuelto a los niveles anteriores a la pandemia
(OSV News) -- La asistencia presencial a la Misa dominical en las iglesias católicas de Estados Unidos ha vuelto a los niveles anteriores a la pandemia,...
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Nicaragua califica al Vaticano de 'depravado' por mantener al obispo Álvarez al frente de dos diócesis
(OSV News) -- El gobierno de Nicaragua emitió un comunicado en el que calificó de "depravado" al Vaticano, tras las entrevistas en las que el...
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15 parejas convalidan matrimonios en ceremonia catedralicia
BOSTON -- Quince parejas casadas entraron plenamente en el Sacramento del Santo Matrimonio al convalidar sus matrimonios en una ceremonia en la Catedral...
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La Arquidiócesis realiza capacitaciones para ayudar a las parroquias a maximizar el impacto de las redes sociales
BRAINTREE -- Sean Hurley, director de marketing y comunicaciones de los Servicios de Desarrollo Católico de Boston, dice que no hay una "bala de plata"...
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Formando el Futuro: Diversidad celebrada en la Escuela St. Joseph, Medford
MEDFORD -- Andrea Sullivan, directora de la Escuela St. Joseph en Medford, es la primera en admitir que su escuela es "diferente". Y a ella le gusta así. "Sería...
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La Campaña Católica permite la misión, voluntarios, sacerdotes informados en el evento de lanzamiento
LEXINGTON -- Representantes de parroquias de toda la Arquidiócesis de Boston se reunieron con el Arzobispo Richard G. Henning en la Parroquia de Santa...
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El arzobispo se une a la comunidad católica china para la misa y las celebraciones del Año Nuevo Lunar
BOSTON -- Fue una actuación impresionante. Tres leones de colores brillantes, con sus enormes cabezas cubiertas de pelo y adornadas con patrones decorativos...
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La gala apoya la nueva Academia Chesterton que abrirá este otoño
NEWTON — En la noche del 2 de febrero, el Boston Marriott Newton fue agraciado por un visitante inusual. En el pasillo fuera del salón principal,...
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El Arzobispo se reúne con líderes de las comunidades religiosas de la arquidiócesis
BRAINTREE -- El Arzobispo Richard G. Henning dio la bienvenida a casi 100 líderes de congregaciones religiosas de hombres y mujeres presentes en la Arquidiócesis...
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La Escuela San Pedro, en Cambridge, destaca el servicio durante la Semana de las Escuelas Católicas
CAMBRIDGE -- Los estudiantes de la Escuela San Pedro en Cambridge donaron 150 artículos de ropa a personas sin hogar en el vecindario de Harvard Square...
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El Directorio Católico de Boston anuncia nueva fecha de publicación anual
BRAINTREE -- El Directorio Católico de Boston está cambiando su fecha de publicación anual de febrero a junio.\r\nLa arquidiócesis recientemente decidió...
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Pope's therapy adjusted again after tests reveal 'polymicrobial infection'
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On his fourth day in Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was without fever and devoted some time to work, the Vatican said. "The...
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Pope, from hospital, thanks people for their prayers
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- From his room on the 10th floor of Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis thanked everyone who is praying for his recovery and asked...
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Pope appoints religious sister to run Vatican City State
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist Raffaella Petrini, secretary-general of the office governing Vatican City State, will become president...
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Basilicas, churches and shrines across US are Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage sites
(OSV News) -- Catholics across the world are embarking on pilgrimages to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Hope. Many will travel to Rome to visit the four...
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Bishops' migration chair invites Vance to dialogue over church's work with migrants
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. bishops' migration chair called recent comments by Vice President JD Vance about the church's work with migrants "a tremendous...
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Engagement with culture must be central to Catholic life, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholics cannot confine their faith to the liturgy but must fully engage and dialogue with the culture that surrounds them, said...
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Cardinal Parolin: Palestinians must not be deported from Gaza
ROME (CNS) -- The same week U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his idea of emptying Gaza of more than 2 million Palestinians so it could become a "Riviera...
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Pope hospitalized for tests, bronchitis treatment
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After suffering from bronchitis for more than a week and having obvious difficulty breathing, the 88-year-old Pope Francis was admitted...
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Carmel Terrace Assisted Living celebrates 30 years of caring: A legacy of compassion and community
Carmel Terrace Assisted Living, a non-profit Catholic community dedicated to providing compassionate care and a welcoming home for seniors, celebrates...
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The heart of compassionate care: A reflection on the Irish spirit in home health care
For many of us in the Irish community, caregiving is not just a profession -- it's a calling. Rooted in our culture is a deep respect for family, faith,...
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Building Community through collaboration at Marillac Residence
At Marillac Residence, fostering a sense of community has long been a cornerstone of our mission. Through meaningful collaborations with local Catholic...
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93-year-old saved by young dining room worker
A dire scene in a local senior living community dining room was swiftly righted, thanks to the heroic actions of one young worker. Phyllis Bagdasarian...
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ANALYSIS: New immigration policies risk sending migrants back to failed states, war zones
(OSV News) -- As part of swift and sweeping changes to immigration policy, the Trump administration is aiming to end or severely curtail two forms of immigration...
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Faith groups sue over Trump administration policy to permit ICE arrests at churches
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- More than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups filed a lawsuit Feb. 11 in federal court to challenge a Trump administration policy...
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15 couples convalidate marriages in cathedral ceremony
BOSTON -- Fifteen married couples fully entered the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony by having their marriages convalidated in a ceremony at the Cathedral of...
Read MoreArchdiocese holds trainings to help parishes maximize impact of social media
BRAINTREE -- Sean Hurley, director of marketing and communications for Boston Catholic Development Services, says that there's no "silver bullet" for...
Read MoreForming the Future: Diversity celebrated at St. Joseph School, Medford
MEDFORD -- Andrea Sullivan, principal of St. Joseph School in Medford, is the first to admit that her school is "different." And she likes it that way. "It...
Read MoreObituary: Sister Clare E. Fitzgerald, SSND, Cambridge native, renowned educator
"I knew her for 50 years. She came from a great family at St. Peter, Cambridge. Phenomenal educator," Msgr. Kevin J. O'Leary described Sister Clare...
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Home Viewing Roundup for Feb. 10, 2025
NEW YORK (OSV News) – The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or...
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Heart Eyes
NEW YORK (OSV News) – Roses are red... and so is the flood of gore that mars the Valentine's Day-themed slasher flick "Heart Eyes" (Screen Gems)....
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NEW YORK (OSV News) – A Valentine's Day-themed martial arts movie? It seems an unlikely recipe. Yet enjoyable humor and a touch of romance do increase...
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Vicar general of Diocese of Worcester, Mass., named bishop of Norwich, Conn.
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Richard F. Reidy, vicar general and moderator of the curia of the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts,...
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CRS, Caritas warn of global impact of USAID shutdown
(OSV News) -- Catholic Relief Services and Caritas agencies throughout the world are warning that the Trump administration's freezing of the U.S. Aid for...
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