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‘It is good for us to be here’: A reflection on the transfiguration of Jesus

by OSV News

Written by Father Eugene Hensell (OSV News) — The story of the transfiguration of Jesus appears in all three synoptic Gospels (cf. Mk 9:2-10; Mt 17:1-8; Lk 9:28-36). Almost …

Church prays, recalls pain and compassion after Texas flood tragedy 1 year ago
By living for ‘God’s purposes,’ Knights care for his people, archbishop tells convention
Houston conference highlights bonds of faith shared by Catholics in US, China
‘We will come to you,’ Texas archbishop tells migrants in new pastoral letter
Pope Leo XIV mourns Mozambican cardinal, praising his zeal and perseverance

U.S. Church

Head of Minnesota Catholic Conference new president of national association of conference directors

by Josh McGovern / The Catholic Spirit

“It’s a really invaluable resource to have such talented, faithful colleagues with whom we can collaborate and coordinate,” Jason Adkins said of NASCCD.

‘We will come to you,’ Texas archbishop tells migrants in new pastoral letter

Head of Minnesota Catholic Conference new president of national association of conference directors

At premiere, Blessed Rother film sparks hope for new saints inspired by martyr’s life

Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area

Florida AG threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says

World

Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in November

by Courtney Mares

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey to South America of his pontificate Nov. 6-17, visiting 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina and …

Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says
In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza
Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland

UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham on end-of-life care, call for faith-driven leadership

Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music’s beauty points us to God

Urban planning must address homelessness to promote human dignity, Vatican’s UN mission says

Vatican

Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours

by Josephine Peterson

Opinion

The Church in the Upper Midwest

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85.

by Elizabeth Scalia

Five times to pray on the go

by Colleen Pressprich

Reviews

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

by John Mulderig
Live-action ‘Moana’ sets sail on the silver screen
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
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