February 2023

By Carol Glatz ROME (CNS) — What matters is the truth and the love that God sees, not what is superficial, showy and self-centered, Pope Francis said during a Mass …

PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — A Philadelphia pastor told OSV News he does not believe an unexploded pipe bomb found some 100 yards from his church was a direct threat to …

NEW ORLEANS (OSV News) — When Thomas Neal, a professor of spiritual theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, reflects on the history and traditions of Lent, he sees …

MEMPHIS (OSV News) — When it comes to raising money for his parish, Father Ben Bradshaw of Memphis really knows how to make the dough. The Catholic priest takes the …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, some Catholic organizations announced they will implement expanded parental leave …

MAKÓWKA, Poland (OSV News) — The road to celebrate World Day of the Sick Feb. 11 in his dream modern hospice in the poorest region of Poland was long and …

LOS ANGELES (OSV News) — Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell, a native of Ireland who spent most of his four decades as a priest ministering in LA’s inner …

Catholics treasure the unity we have in faith. One of the most beautiful things about being Catholic is that regardless of language, culture and race, and no matter where we …

PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — About 10 years ago, Peter Piotti was anything but a fan of Valentine’s Day. “I hated it,” he admitted. So did his wife, Gae, who dodged …

(OSV News) — An Ohio Catholic priest told OSV News “it will be a long time” before he and his parishioners feel secure in their surroundings, following a train derailment …