Catholic News & Perspectives

The primate of all Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, and his Anglican counterpart Archbishop John McDowell have called for the "urgent creation" of a "reconciling initiative" as Northern Ireland faces a crisis threatening to revive sectarian unrest in the region. The post ‘Too much at stake’: Church leaders plead for dialogue amid renewed unrest in Northern Ireland first appeared on OSV News.

A spokesman for the Assisi basilica, invited churches around the world to ring their bells at the same time to commemorate the saint's death.   The post Assisi to mark 800 years since St. Francis’ death during yearlong jubilee celebration first appeared on OSV News.

"Dear brothers and sisters who are sick, you are not a burden. You are the beating heart of our humanity and a precious treasure for the Church." The post Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’ first appeared on OSV News.

A police officer lifted the girl into his arms as the pope passed in the popemobile along the Champs-Elysees before Mass at Place de la Concorde. The post Mother: Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’ first appeared on OSV News.