News & Commentary
Officials welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by pope
OSV News
May 24, 2020
The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the pope’s trip to the United Arab Emirates “is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace,” said the Catholic chairman of ...
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Kobe Bryant relied on Catholic faith in tough times
OSV News
May 22, 2020
As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through ...
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Pope: Church’s preferential option for the poor is nonnegotiable
OSV News
May 21, 2020
A missionary or church reality that is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit "manifests predilection for the poor and vulnerable as a sign and reflection of the Lord’s own preference for them," Pope Francis told the pontifical mission societies.
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Dozens gather virtually to sing psalms, hymns, songs
OSV News
May 19, 2020
Notre Dame Preparatory High School's choir and alumni are bringing the world a little closer together, even when it remains far apart.
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Caution tops checklists for Catholic colleges to reopen in fall
OSV News
May 19, 2020
Long before graduation ceremonies are over, college administrators usually have an eye on the upcoming fall semester. And this year, even with virtual commencement ceremonies, the look to the next academic year is inevitable.
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St. Peter’s Basilica reopens to the public
OSV News
May 18, 2020
Almost 10 weeks after St. Peter's Basilica was closed to the public in cooperation with Italy's COVID-19 lockdown measures, the faithful and tourists were allowed back in May 18.
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Pope thrives, hits main themes of his pontificate during Asia-Pacific trip