Delegation of Islamic scholars receives warm welcome in Assisi
A delegation of scholars from Hawzah Ilmiyyah, in Iran, conclude their visit to the Sacred Convent of St. Francis of Assisi in central Italy at the invitation of Franciscans. Read all
Pope congratulates Zayed Award winners, praises human fraternity
In a video message sent to the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Pope Francis encourages everyone to promote a culture of peace and dialogue. Read all
As St. Brigid relic returns to Irish Kildare, bishop reminds all of her strong faith, hospitality
Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin said he hoped that the newly returned relic of St. Brigid would inspire people to show hospitality to asylum-seekers, at a time of growing protests about immigration in the country.
OSV News Weekly Showcase | Feb. 2, 2024
Every evening the Church remembers the words of the elderly Simeon with the closing canticle of Compline: “Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine…” But in the Bible verses just after his beautiful prayer, there’s another character who also met the Holy Family during the Presentation in the Temple. She’s left out in the shortened Gospel readings […]
Pope Francis mourns ex-director of Vatican Museums
Pope Francis remembers Antonio Paolucci, the ex-director of the Vatican Museums and a leading art historian. Read all
Breukelein Institute honors Commonweal with Gaudium Award of Merit
Breukelein Institute honors Commonweal with Gaudium Award of Merit By Production January 31, 2024 On November 6, 2023, the Breukelein Institute presented Commonweal with its annual Gaudium Award of Merit in recognition of the magazine’s outstanding contributions to the arts and public service. “I can’t express how honored all of us at Commonweal are to be recognized with the Breukelein Institute’s […]
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5 February: St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
Today is the feast of St. Agatha, a virgin martyr and saint of the Roman Canon. Agatha was martyred in Sicily in about 251 during the time of the Emperor Decius and her tomb is at Catania. In Rome there … Read More →
The EU’s long-term plan to criminalize ‘hate speech’ and ‘disinformation’
European Union bureaucrats have proposed to expand the definition of ‘EU crimes’ to include ill-defined ‘hate crimes’ and ‘hate speech.’
Our Lady of Lourdes, and the Church in Africa (Feb. 3)
Semmick Photo Our Lady of Lourdes On this week’s Register Radio, CNA Rome correspondent Courtney Mares in Rome talks about her recent trip to Lourdes, and Register senior editor Jonathan Liedl talks about his article on Africa and same-sex blessings, ‘The Congo Flows Into the Tiber.’