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Paris Marks 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission
Posted on 05/1/2025 04:20 AM ()
More than 20 Bishops and 150 Confrères gathered to Celebrate the Jubilee of the Congregation Founded by St. Vincent de Paul. The celebration took place at the Maison Mère, the spiritual heart of the Vincentian mission.
Upcoming conclave will be first with more than 120 Cardinal electors
Posted on 05/1/2025 02:02 AM ()
The conclave set to begin on May 7 will be the first to include 133 Cardinal electors, but it is not the first time the College of Cardinals has exceeded the 120 limit.
‘Cardinals need prayers of the humble and little ones, each of us’
Posted on 05/1/2025 01:01 AM ()
As the College of Cardinals requests prayers from all Catholics for their discernment for the next Pope, Dominican Fr. Sylvain Detoc recalls the power of the Church’s prayer, especially in moments when the Holy Spirit seeks to open up new horizons.
Vietnamese Bishop invites faithful to offer ‘blossoms of hope’ to Mary in May 2025
Posted on 05/1/2025 00:41 AM ()
Bishop Joseph Trần Văn Toản of Long Xuyen in Vietnam has called on the faithful to become “a pilgrim people of hope,” drawing inspiration from the Virgin Mary as the “Woman of the Eucharist,” in his pastoral letter for May 2025.
Archbishop Caccia to UN: Dialogue, disarmament ‘best way’ to honor Pope Francis
Posted on 04/30/2025 17:40 PM (Our Sunday Visitor)
The Holy See's diplomat to the United Nations called to end nuclear weapons, saying the best way to honor Pope Francis is to "rediscover" the U.N.'s spirit.
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May 1 marks 5th anniversary of consecrating US to Mary as COVID declared a pandemic
Posted on 04/30/2025 16:05 PM (Our Sunday Visitor)
"We turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of the church. She intercedes with her Son for all are affected in this way by the pandemic," prayed Archbishop José H. Gomez.
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Can the US have a Catholic charter school? Justices to decide now
Posted on 04/30/2025 15:58 PM (Our Sunday Visitor)
The Supreme Court April 30 heard oral argument on whether St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School could be a publicly funded Catholic charter school.
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Over 12 years, Pope Francis made a significant impact on the church’s liturgical life
Posted on 04/30/2025 15:51 PM (Our Sunday Visitor)
While Pope Francis' liturgical legacy may have flown under the radar for many, several experts told OSV News his 12-year papacy made a definite impact.
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‘Salve Regina’ author celebrated at Jubilee of People with Disabilities
Posted on 04/30/2025 15:42 PM (Our Sunday Visitor)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hundreds of participants in the Jubilee of People with Disabilities sang “Salve Regina” (Hail, Holy Queen) in honor of Mary but also in the full knowledge…
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