A visual tour of the Holy Doors Pope Francis will open for the 2025 Jubilee
The rite of opening the Holy Doors of the main basilicas of Rome to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee Year is perhaps one of the most solemn events of the Catholic...
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Pope, suffering a cold, focuses on mothers and children before Christmas
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer from inside the chapel of his residence because of a cold, Pope Francis nevertheless...
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Pope, bishops, hundreds of faithful pray for victims of shocking Christmas market attack
MAGDEBURG, Germany (OSV News) -- Several hundred people gathered at Magdeburg Cathedral in the evening of Dec. 21 for an ecumenical prayer service to remember...
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Curia's role is to help bring God's blessing to the world, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The cardinals, bishops, priests, religious and laypeople who work in the Roman Curia are called to spread the blessings of God, but...
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Trump names CatholicVote's Brian Burch as next Holy See ambassador
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 20 announced his intention to appoint Brian Burch, currently the president of CatholicVote,...
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Israeli minister asks pope to clarify remarks about genocide claims in Gaza
ROME (CNS) -- Israel's minister of diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism asked Pope Francis to clarify his remarks about the need to investigate...
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Papal preacher tells Curia to rediscover power of 'littleness' during Advent
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- With Christmas just days away, Christians must embrace the human quality of "littleness" as a path toward living out God's humility...
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Pope will receive outgoing US President Biden at Vatican Jan. 10
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will meet with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican Jan. 10 to discuss efforts to promote peace worldwide,...
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3,000 Catholic school kids, Black Eyed Peas members make new Christmas song
(OSV News) -- As many as 3,000 Catholic school children from poor families in the Philippines made their pop music debut in a new Christmas song by some...
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Support of pontifical missions reflects Jesus' love for poor, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis praised Catholics who support the Pontifical Mission Societies' work with the poor and those on the margins of society,...
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La Arquidiócesis abrirá el Año Jubilar con una Misa en la catedral el 29 de diciembre
RAINTREE -- El domingo después de Navidad, la Arquidiócesis de Boston se unirá al Santo Padre y al resto de la Iglesia Católica en...
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Grupo ecuménico se conecta a través de himnos históricos en la parroquia de Ipswich
PSWICH -- Un sonido rústico, simple y poderoso en su alegría y seriedad, resonó en el salón parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la...
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Archdiocese to open Jubilee Year with Dec. 29 cathedral Mass
BRAINTREE -- On the Sunday after Christmas, the Archdiocese of Boston will join the Holy Father and the rest of the Catholic Church in celebrating a Jubilee...
Read MorePerfiles de Cheverus: Maureen McRae de la Parroquia de Santa Teresa, North Reading
ORTH READING -- Maureen McRae llegó a la Parroquia de Santa Teresa en North Reading a las 8:40 a.m. en la brumosa mañana del 10 de diciembre,...
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Mujeres Afirmativas de la Vida ve una asistencia récord en su reunión anual
BRAINTREE -- Casi 180 personas asistieron a la Misa y Brunch de Mujeres Afirmativas de la Vida en el Centro Pastoral de la Arquidiócesis de Boston...
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Catholic learning in a phone-free environment
While many resolve in the new year to spend less time on their phones and more time in nature, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyoming, makes this...
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Pope declares 16 new saints killed during French Revolution
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has declared as saints 16 Carmelite martyrs executed by guillotine during the French Revolution and confirmed the martyrdom...
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The Christmas Eve creation of 'Silent Night'
(OSV News) -- Father Josef Mohr (1792-1848) was the pastor of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Obendorf, Austria. In 1816 he composed the six verse lyrics...
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Why we come a'caroling
(OSV News) -- What would the Christmas season be without carols? These seasonal songs seem to greet us everywhere this time of year with their familiar...
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Jesus is the path and destination for Jubilee pilgrims, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called on Catholics to focus their Holy Year 2025 pilgrimages on Jesus Christ, who is both the path and destination...
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Women Affirming Life sees record turnout at annual gathering
BRAINTREE -- Almost 180 people attended Women Affirming Life's Mass and Brunch at the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center in Braintree on Dec. 7,...
Read MoreCheverus profiles: Maureen McRae of St. Theresa Parish, North Reading
NORTH READING -- Maureen McRae arrived at St. Theresa Parish in North Reading at 8:40 a.m. on the foggy morning of Dec. 10, her well-loved Roman Missal...
Read MoreEcumenical group connects through historic hymns at Ipswich parish
IPSWICH -- A rustic sound, simple and powerful in its joy and earnestness, chimed through the Our Lady of Hope parish hall in Ipswich on the icy afternoon...
Read More'La Morenita' musical celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lawrence
LAWRENCE -- An armored conquistador works on a laptop in the former St. Mary of the Assumption School gymnasium in Lawrence, surrounded by the myriad knobs...
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Wrap-up of the archdiocesan Catholic high school football season
Central Catholic, Lawrence, vs. Lawrence High Playing at the venerable Fenway Park on Thanksgiving Eve, the Central Catholic Raiders ended a successful...
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Holy Days in 2025
The following are the holy days celebrated and observed with obligation in the Archdiocese of Boston for 2025: -- Solemnity of Mary, the Most Holy Mother...
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Home Viewing Roundup for Dec. 16, 2024
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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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
NEW YORK (OSV News) -- In approaching the comic adventure "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" (Paramount), viewers will likely be expecting to witness more of the hyperkinetic...
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Kraven the Hunter
NEW YORK (OSV News) – As strained as it is bloodsoaked and morally wayward, the would-be action adventure "Kraven the Hunter" (Columbia) is a hopeless...
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
NEW YORK (OSV News) – Catholic moviegoers will naturally take an interest in any project related to the works of their renowned co-religionist, novelist...
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Gloria in Excelsis Deo! What was the Star of Bethlehem?
(OSV News) -- Every year around Advent, Catholics are reminded of the story of the Nativity of Our Lord. Actually, for those keeping score, there are...
Read MoreDetalles del milagro de LA que permitirá a la canonización del Beato Frassati
LOS ÁNGELES (OSV News) -- Para quienes conocían la extraña historia del tobillo de Juan Gutiérrez, o incluso partes de ella, era difícil...
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Para los católicos de Nicaragua, el año ha sido 'trágico a todos los niveles'
(OSV News) -- Para los católicos latinoamericanos, diciembre es un mes importante, no sólo por las celebraciones navideñas, sino también...
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Jesús es el camino y el destino de los peregrinos del Jubileo, dice el Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- El Papa Francisco pidió a los católicos que centren sus peregrinaciones del Año Santo 2025 en Jesucristo, que...
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8 maneras de celebrar el Jubileo 2025 sin salir de tu diócesis
(OSV News) -- Se esperan hasta 35 millones de visitantes en Roma en el 2025. Muchos de ellos serán peregrinos para el próximo jubileo, un año...
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Tiroteo masivo en una escuela cristiana de Wisconsin: Al menos 3 personas murieron y otras 6 resultaron heridas
(OSV News) -- La policía de Madison, Wisconsin, dijo que está investigando un tiroteo masivo en la Abundant Life Christian School de esa ciudad...
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Ten Commandments tablet surpasses estimates at Sotheby's despite authenticity questions
A contentious Ten Commandments tablet has sold at Sotheby's for $5.04 million -- more than twice its high estimate of $2 million.The auction took place...
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Pope Francis names Father Roger Landry a Monsignor
Father Roger Landry is now Monsignor Roger Landry -- but he says he's not ready to abandon the title "Father" anytime soon. Monsignor Landry, 54,...
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Catholic University faces $30M 'structural deficit' amid higher education headwinds
(OSV News) -- The Catholic University of America is facing a "structural deficit of $30 million" that the school "must address through both budget cuts...
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The story of the LA miracle that will make Pier Giorgio Frassati a saint
LOS ANGELES (OSV News) – For those who knew the strange story of Juan Gutierrez's ankle, or even parts of it, the word "miracle" was hard not to think...
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Supreme Court takes up S.C. Planned Parenthood defunding case
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. Supreme Court said Dec. 18 it will hear a case concerning South Carolina's attempt to prevent Planned Parenthood from...
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One year later, Vatican document on same-sex blessings not causing much of a stir
Around this time last year, a Vatican document authorizing priests to provide non-liturgical blessings for same-sex couples led to headlines around the...
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Pope Francis pens essay on humor: 'Irony is a medicine'
Pope Francis on Tuesday penned an essay for the New York Times on the importance of fostering a sense of humor, of quelling narcissism through "appropriate...
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Spanish Supreme Court rules surrogacy exploits women, harms children's rights
A ruling by the Supreme Court of Spain states that surrogacy exploits the woman who rents her womb and harms the dignity and rights of the children conceived. The...
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Archbishop Gänswein reflects on his new diplomatic role
VILNIUS, Lithuania (OSV News) -- Archbishop Georg Gänswein, appointed in June as apostolic nuncio to the Baltic states, has shared his insights on...
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Ten Commandments tablet, attributed to ancient Samaritans, goes up for auction
(OSV News) -- An inscribed tablet of the Ten Commandments -- claimed to be the world's oldest known extant example -- will go on auction Dec. 18 with expectations...
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Top DDF official says truth in abuse cases is 'critical' as Father Rupnik investigation continues
(OSV News) -- Transparency and truth are of "critical importance" in the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) and the...
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3 dead, including teen suspect, in mass shooting at Wisconsin Christian school
(OSV News) -- Police in Madison, Wisconsin, said they are investigating a mass shooting at that city's Abundant Life Christian School Dec. 16 that left...
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Iraqi police intercepted terrorists planning to assassinate him, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On Pope Francis' 88th birthday, two major newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean published two different excerpts from his...
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Jesus' crown of thorns returns to Notre Dame Cathedral
PARIS (OSV News) -- Firefighters and police officers formed a human chain to rescue the crown of thorns from the inferno at Notre Dame on April 15, 2019....
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13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude
(OSV News) -- Advent is the perfect time to make a retreat, and opportunities abound, whether it's overnight retreats, days of reflection, parish missions...
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La creación en Nochebuena de 'Noche de Paz'
(OSV News) -- El padre Josef Mohr (1792-1848) era párroco de la iglesia católica de San Nicolás en Obendorf, Austria. En 1816 compuso la...
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¿Cómo llegamos a llamar a María ‘la Madre de Dios’?
(OSV News) -- El 1 de enero es la solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios, el último día de la octava de Navidad. En el siglo V, una herejía...
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What is a miracle?
(OSV News) -- What is a miracle? By the very etymology of the word -- "mirari," to be amazed -- it seems to be a rare, inexplicable blessing that is an...
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La confianza en Dios y en la humanidad hace que el mundo brille más, dice el predicador papal
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- La confianza valiente en Dios, en uno mismo y en los demás es necesaria para ver el bien en la propia vida y poder abrazar...
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En el día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, los obispos de California expresan su apoyo a los migrantes que temen deportaciones masivas
(OSV News) -- Mientras el presidente electo Donald Trump amenaza con llevar a cabo "la mayor deportación" en la historia de Estados Unidos, los obispos...
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El Papa pide el fin de la deuda externa y la pena de muerte en vísperas del Año Jubilar
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- El Papa Francisco ha pedido a todas las naciones que eliminen la pena de muerte, que desvíen un porcentaje fijo del gasto...
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En medio de la división, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe nos llama a todos a la unidad en Cristo, dicen los obispos de EEUU
(OSV News) -- En un momento de la historia marcado por la división, varios obispos de Estados Unidos escribieron el 11 de diciembre que el patronazgo...
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Hay reportes de que Trump podría tener planes de permitir arrestos de ICE en iglesias
SHINGTON (OSV News) -- Es posible que la administración entrante del presidente electo Donald Trump planee rescindir una política de larga data...
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Presidenta de CLAR dice estar preocupada por 'debilitamiento de democracias' en Latinoamérica
CÓRDOBA, Argentina (OSV News) -- La hermana Liliana Franco, presidenta de la Confederación Latinoamericana de Religiosos (CLAR), manifestó...
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Audiencia en el Senado de EEUU examina las posibles consecuencias de un programa de deportaciones masivas
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Los planes del presidente electo Donald Trump de lanzar un programa de deportaciones masivas podrían colapsar la economía...
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Pope praises popular piety during first-ever papal Mass in Corsica
AJACCIO, France (CNS) -- As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of Corsica Dec. 15, the usual excitement of an open-air...
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Nativity scenes are reminder of Lord's love and tenderness, pope says
ROME (CNS) -- Making his customary visit to the Rome Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before his trip to the French island of Corsica, Pope Francis also...
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Pope says there's no religious justification for Russia's war on Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a letter to his nuncio in Russia, Pope Francis called out those who would claim Russia's war on Ukraine had any spiritual justification. Saying...
Read MoreIn 2024, state laws of interest to Catholics span abortion to IVF to immigration
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- State laws of interest to Catholics spanned policy areas from abortion to IVF to immigration in 2024. An expected ruling from...
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Supreme Court to hear Catholic agency's religious exemption case
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 13 agreed to hear a case from the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin,...
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Cardinal O'Malley devotes decades to making 'present the merciful face of God'
BALTIMORE (OSV News) -- After he turned 80 at the end of June, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley's retirement as archbishop of Boston was accepted by Pope...
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Two women join Vatican council that implements synod, prepares next one
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- For the first time, women will serve on the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod, the committee that oversees...
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With inaugural Mass, Notre Dame reveals 'the Lord does not abandon his own'
PARIS (OSV News) -- Chilling rain and the "City of Lights" completely locked down due to high profile guests did not stop the crowds from arriving as close...
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With Assad's fall, Syria's papal nuncio prays for nation's reconciliation, new prosperity
(OSV News) -- The apostolic nuncio to Syria says he hopes the war-torn nation will "move toward reconciliation" and at least "some prosperity" under democratic...
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Archbishop Henning continues Catholic-Orthodox feast day tradition
BRAINTREE -- Continuing a decades-long tradition of mutual friendship between the two churches, Archbishop Richard Henning met with Metropolitan Methodios...
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Freedom Gala celebrates O'Connell House's assistance to trafficking survivors
NEWTON -- Right from the start, 2024 has been an eventful year for the O'Connell House. The house, located in the Merrimack Valley, is the only Catholic...
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Boston cultural access program expands to Catholic school students
BOSTON -- "You live in the Athens of America, and you spend your weekends at the mall." Eileen McLaughlin, superintendent of Catholic schools for the...
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Archbishop visits Archbishop Williams High as school marks 75th year
BRAINTREE -- Archbishop Richard Henning took a tour of Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree on Dec. 9 before celebrating Mass in honor of the feast...
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Forming the Future: Students gain life skills at Cristo Rey Boston High School
RANDOLPH -- For a senior in high school, Breana Mendes has had quite the career. As a freshman, she created her own business and sold merchandise. As...
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Pastoral reminder
There are two holy days in the coming weeks: The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Dec. 25, 2024) Masses may be scheduled...
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Home Viewing Roundup for Dec. 9, 2024
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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Y2K
NEW YORK (OSV News) – Twenty-five years on, is it time to wax nostalgic for the turn of the millennium? If the low-minded disaster-themed comedy "Y2K"...
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Mary
NEW YORK (OSV News) – The life of the Blessed Mother, from before her birth to the flight into Egypt, is recounted with varying levels of artistic...
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