Why ‘Conclave’ is captivating audiences as the season’s big Indie hit December 2, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News Expected to top $30 million in ticket sales by the time it transitions from movie theaters to streaming services, secular reviews are exuberant and Academy Award buzz abounds for Conclave.
Family sees God’s hand in son’s survival after suicide attempt, successful face transplant December 1, 2024By Erin Looby Carlson OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News He hopes his story strengthens others to talk about their struggles before they harm themselves so they can avoid the pain he has endured.
‘It was brought back to life’: Americans react to Notre Dame’s scheduled Dec. 8 reopening November 30, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Five years later — owing to the courage of Paris’ firefighters, nearly $1 billion from worldwide donors, and the skills of almost 1,000 artisans — Notre Dame is scheduled to reopen to the public Dec. 7-8.
Rwandan genocide shaped his vision of priesthood, Japanese cardinal-designate says November 30, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, a recently announced cardinal-designate, first met Pope Francis on the first Friday of this year’s Synod on Synodality in Rome.
New cardinals come from 17 nations, have diverse ministry experiences November 30, 2024By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis is scheduled to create 21 new cardinals Dec. 7, giving the red hat to prelates ranging in age from 44 to 99 and representing 17 countries.
Catholic finance expert: Planning, self-awareness, priorities key to managing Christmas spending November 29, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Christmas, News, World News With U.S. household debt approaching $18 trillion as the Christmas shopping season kicks off, a Catholic financial expert is offering practical advice to enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank.
Final polka Mass offered at Sacred Heart of Mary on 50th anniversary of Thanksgiving tradition November 29, 2024By Kurt Jensen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The parish, once dubbed the “Polka Capital of Maryland,” used to host as many as 40 polka parties a year and was one of a handful of parishes in the region to offer polka dance classes.
Lebanon’s hospitals are on the front lines amid ongoing violence of war November 29, 2024By Leo Morawiecki OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News In Lebanon, hospitals and the health care sector have become the front and center of attention — and an imminent target — following the most recent bout of violence due to heavy clashes in southern Lebanon between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters.
What is a miracle? November 29, 2024By Michael O'Neill OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News As Catholics, our own miracle stories, big and small, are all woven into the vast tapestry of a faith tradition that embraces supernatural events and celebrates them in ways that we may not even realize.
Senior QB guides Loyola Blakefield past Calvert Hall in the 104th Turkey Bowl November 28, 2024By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Brad Seiss and Loyola Blakefield’s passing game were on target against archrival Calvert Hall in the first half of the 104th edition of the Turkey Bowl at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Thanksgiving morning in front of 7,128 fans and a local television audience.
Iowa pastor found dead in apparent suicide amid ‘acute mental health crisis’ November 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Obituaries, World News Archbishop Thomas R. Zinkula of Dubuque released a message Nov. 27 stating “with a heavy heart” that Father Dennis Conway, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids, had died in the rectory “by way of suicide.”
Parish prayer shawl ministry brings ‘a hug from God’ around the globe November 28, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News A prayer shawl ministry at a Pennsylvania parish is wrapping hundreds around the world in what members call “a hug from God.”
