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Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands after their meeting at the Vatican May 13, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Pope, Ukrainian leader talk about humanitarian situation provoked by war
Following Mass, Lillian Smith places a flower in a vase before the Blessed Virgin Mary May 10, at St. Joseph, Dyer. She was one of about 50 women who participated in a closing ceremony of Halo Ladies, the parish's new women's ministry. (Lynda J. Hemmerling photo)
New women's ministry looks forward to growing in spirituality
Rare books from the collection of the Marian Library of the University of Dayton Dayton in Ohio are seen in this undated image. (OSV News/Marian Library, University of Dayton)
Marian library seeks to show Mary through ancient eyes, new perspectives
A Colombian migrant woman reacts at the El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia, May 11, 2023, after being deported from the United States, as the U.S. prepares to lift the COVID-19 era restrictions known as Title 42, that have blocked migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum since 2020. (OSV News photo/Luisa Gonzalez)
Catholic immigration advocates called for just policy as Title 42 expires
Children are escorted to the Cayuga Center, which provides foster care and other services to immigrant children separated from their families, in New York City, July 10, 2018. In the U.S. there are nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system. (OSV news photo/Brendan McDermid, Reuters)
Foster care is a pro-life issue the church should fully support, parents say
Pope Francis waves to participants in the general assembly of Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican May 11, 2023. In the front row at the right are: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, former president of the umbrella organization for Catholic charities around the world; Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development; and Cardinal Soane Mafi of Tonga. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Charity must be backed by faith, pope tells Caritas delegates
Rhea Ferrell poses with her daughter, Kenzie Covarruvias, and granddaughter, 2-year-old Phoebe on April 25 at the Ferrell home in LaPorte. (Bob Wellinski photo)
Faith at the center of motherhood for mother and daughter    
St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, Conn., is pictured in this photo from November 1991. The Archdiocese of Hartford has asked the Vatican to investigate a possible Eucharistic miracle that occurred March 5, 2023. (OSV News photo/courtesy Knights of Columbus)
Possible Eucharistic miracle in Connecticut under Vatican investigation
Basilian Sister Lucia Murashko, right, speaks with volunteer Denys Kuprikov at the Basilian monastery in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Feb. 7, 2023. Together, with Ivan Smyglia, they have distributed humanitarian aid along the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine about 30 miles away. (OSV News photo/Konstantin Chernichkin, CNEWA)
Head of taxi company serving cities in Ukraine, Poland helps sisters get supplies to  war-torn villages
An estimated 20,000 visitors and pilgrims joined Pope Francis for the recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer May 7, 2023, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Jesus shows what path to take, especially in times of trouble, pope says
Police respond to a shooting in the Dallas area's Allen Premium Outlets May 6, 2023, in a still image from video. Hours later law enforcement said the shooter, who was killed by police, had left at least eight people dead and injured at least seven others.
Dallas bishop reacts to mass shooting at mall with 'heavy heart,' urges 'prayers for peace' in communities
Author, radio personality and Life Teen executive Mark Hart (front) delivers a presentation "And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him," concerning God's grace, the Eucharist and overcoming fears to become an evangelist, on April 29 at St. John the Evangelist in St. John. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
Author Mark Hart tells area faithful about heart of faith sharing
Pope Francis speaks with Hungarian President Katalin Novák during a farewell ceremony in Budapest, Hungary, April 30, 2023. The pontiff concluded his three-day visit to the country. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
True faith is open to others, pope repeatedly says in Hungary
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, attend a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on April 27, 2023. (OSV News photo/Yui Mok, Reuters)
Britain's Catholics prepare for king's upcoming coronation
Members of the Notre Dame catechism team hold the Catechism Bowl Thurible Trophy after winning the 2023 Catechism Bowl.
Notre Dame catechism team edges QAS, St. Matthias to win Thurible Trophy
An aerial view shows a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) van where a search is being conducted for Francisco Oropesa, 38, who police say shot dead five neighbors in Cleveland, Texas,
'God is with us' amid evil of mass shooting, says Texas deacon
Bishop Noll Institute sophomores including Julissa Muniz (second from left), Cara Van Till (top) and Jara Zamora (right) discuss their feelings of relating to the principles of the pastoral letter "We Proclaim Jesus as Lord!" at the Symposium on Youth Evangelization in a classroom at the Hammond school on April 26.
Bishop Noll sophomores study pastoral letter, interact with bishop
While in his Hammond barbershop on April 17, Federico "Freddie" Pintor displays the bulletins he collected while standing before a light "purple washed' canvas.
Painter canvases the country during faith-filled journey
Pope Francis gives his first speech in Hungary to government and civic leaders and diplomats serving in Budapest at the former Carmelite monastery that now houses the office of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán April 28, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Pope arrives in Hungary preaching cooperation, welcome - not isolation
Nine-year-old Teddy Howell, seen in an undated photo, wants to be a podcaster and a priest.
Michigan third grader launches 'Kid's Bible in a Year with Teddy' podcast
In this photo taken in March 2023, Dominican Sister Sirima Opanayake, principal of Ave Maria Branch School in Sri Lanka, shows pictures of seven students killed in a 2019 Easter bombing at St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya. (OSV News photo/Thomas Scaria)
Religious sisters help survivors of 2019 Easter bombing in Sri Lanka attacks heal from psychological wounds
Dr. Amy McCormack, president of Calumet College of St. Joseph, is heading the "Belonging and Becoming" capital campaign that was introduced to the public at the college's 58th Annual Scholarship Gala on April 21. The goal is to raise $7.5 million for scholarships, facility improvements and academic program enhancements. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)
President of diocese’s only Catholic college excited to kick off $7.5M campaign
Pope Francis shakes hands with U.S. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, who led a delegation from Catholic Extension during an audience at the Vatican April 26, 2023. Cardinal Cupich is chancellor of the organization's board of governors. The pope thanked the organization for its work "providing assistance to missionary dioceses, particularly in the United States, and in caring for the needs of the poor and most vulnerable." (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Giving voice to voiceless highlights their God-given dignity, pope says
Pope Francis holds a portrait of himself while greeting visitors after his weekly general audience April 26, 2023, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Nuns, monks are 'beating heart' of the church, pope says
David Moore, diocesan property manager, is surrounded by his sister Debbie Anderson (left) and mother Irene Moore (right), 87, at his mom's home in Portage on April 21.
Diocesan staff member gains prayerful support for ailing sister
Students at the newly established School of Fine Arts and Traditional Trades of the Fabbrica di San Pietro watch one of the artisans at St. Peter's Basilica work on a wall at the Vatican March 30, 2023. The six-month program is dedicated to encouraging young people to practice traditional crafts and skills that risk dying out. (CNS photo)
Vatican revives centuries' old school for young artisans
Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron participates in a Eucharistic procession in 2021.
Detroit archbishop says Christ's presence in Blessed Sacrament inspired him as a boy and sustains him today
Nicaraguan Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes Solórzano of Managua blesses a devotee during a Good Friday procession outside the Metropolitan Cathedral
USCCB reaffirms 'unwavering solidarity' with Nicaragua church under government persecution
Bishop Robert J. McClory enjoys time with teens during the National Catholic Youth Conference in 2021.
Diocesan teens prepare for biggest Catholic conference this fall
eacon Dennis Guernsey (center) of Portage, receives the 2023 Friendly Sons of Erin Shamrock Award at the annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Deacon honored by Sons of Erin for service to Church and community
Xavière Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart, undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops, speaks July 5, 2022, during the Catholic Media Conference in Portland, Ore.
Many women are 'the driving force of synodality,' says religious sister who is synod official at Vatican
Pope Francis greets an estimated 20,000 visitors and pilgrims who joined him for the recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer April 16, 2023, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.
People wounded in life should find welcome in the church, pope says
Smoke rises from burning aircraft inside Khartoum Airport during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum, Sudan, April 17, 2023.
Church leaders call for return to dialogue after fighting in Sudan left nearly 200 dead and country cut off from humanitarian help
An aerial view of the Tennessee Capitol is pictured in Nashville, April 11, 2023.
Tennessee's Catholic bishops join in letter to governor urging passage of gun safety measures
St. Michael Singing
7 Awesome songs to sing this Easter season
Pope prays that Easter joy would break through gloom of sin, war, strife
Pope prays that Easter joy would break through gloom of sin, war, strife
Philadelphia father makes a kneeling pilgrimage in thanksgiving for son's death-defying recovery from cancer
Philadelphia father makes a kneeling pilgrimage in thanksgiving for son's death-defying recovery from cancer
Meet the artist who brings priceless icons back to life in Jerusalem
Meet the artist who brings priceless icons back to life in Jerusalem
Laity rejoice with Bishop McClory at Easter Sunday Mass
Laity rejoice with Bishop McClory at Easter Sunday Mass
Eucharistic preacher tells St. Joseph audience the truth about Jesus’ presence
Eucharistic preacher tells St. Joseph audience the truth about Jesus’ presence
Share Easter joy with others, pope urges
Share Easter joy with others, pope urges
Discerning God’s will is mission for priests and the faithful
Discerning God’s will is mission for priests and the faithful
Stacy Jones Catechumen
Friends first share Mass, soon to share a life together
Aquinas Catholic School
Growing the faith is intentional at Aquinas Catholic Community School
Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Angelus address Feb. 21, 2021
Pope hospitalized for respiratory infection, Vatican says
Bishop elevation in red vestments
Semana Santa: La entrega conduce a la Victoria
Bishop elevation in red vestments
Holy Week: Surrender Leads to Victory
St. Stanislaus Kostka to offer veneration of True Cross of Christ, other relics on display
St. Stanislaus Kostka to offer veneration of True Cross of Christ, other relics on display
Confirmation class hosts baby shower for needy families
Confirmation class hosts baby shower for needy families
Wildcats and Warriors earn titles at CYO volleyball championship
Wildcats and Warriors earn titles at CYO volleyball championship