Knights of Columbus cover mosaics in Washington shrine created by priest-artist accused of abuse July 24, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Premium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 23, obscuring images of holy figures created by a renowned priest-artist under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse.
Michelangelo’s Pieta’ getting new high-security barrier before Jubilee Year July 23, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo’s marble “Pietà” sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica.
National congress concludes, beginning a new era of Eucharistic ‘missionary conversion’ July 22, 2024By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way — with the celebration of the Eucharist with more than 50,000 people gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium.
In the midst of Olympic craze in Paris, Notre Dame guide’s advice is: Watch the beauty of the cathedral July 22, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News Even if the spotlight is now on sports stadiums ahead of the July 26 opening of the Summer Olympic Games, a Notre Dame Cathedral guide with four decades of experience recommended it’s the majesty of the cathedral one should turn to in the midst of the Games’ craze in Paris.
Why it’s important to welcome kids with disabilities at Catholic schools July 22, 2024By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, News, Schools, World News Today, estimates indicate that only a low percentage of U.S. Catholic schools include students with disabilities and learning differences. Educational leaders and experts are working to change that.
Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly July 22, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 28 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
Eucharistic pilgrimage planned for 2025, next congress before 2033 July 21, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News A Eucharistic pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is being planned for spring 2025, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, announced July 21 at the end of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress’ closing Mass.
President Joe Biden makes historic decision to end 2024 reelection bid July 21, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden said in a letter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Final revival night energizes thousands at Eucharistic congress to be ‘alive again’ in Christ July 21, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News From the first moments of the final nighttime revival session at Lucas Oil Stadium July 20, an electricity coursed through the air with an intensity surpassing all the prior events of the National Eucharistic Congress.
Alum of N.J. Catholic high school heads to Olympics after shattering own hurdles world record July 21, 2024By Jessica Miano OSV News Filed Under: News, Olympics, Schools, Sports, World News Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, an alumna of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, N.J., has secured her place on Team USA for the Summer Olympics in Paris by once again shattering her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympic trials June 30.
Congress’s Day 3 invites Catholics to find God’s healing in the Eucharist, share it with others July 19, 2024By OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News Tony Meléndez sang to his guitar, telling the audience gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium July 19 for the National Eucharistic Congress’ Encounter session that Jesus can heal them. And he was living proof.
Trump accepts GOP nomination, addresses assassination attempt July 19, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, News, World News Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech July 18 to accept the Republican nomination for president, pledging to reduce inflation and reinstate and increase his hard-line immigration policies if he wins another term in the White House.
