Gretchen R. Crowe is the editor-in-chief of OSV News.
A year before the 2020 election, the U.S. bishops have launched their own campaign: Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate, in which it is asking Catholics “to pledge civility, clarity, and compassion in their families, communities, and parishes, and [to] call on
Editorial director Gretchen Crowe writes: “The Washington Nationals — longtime basement dwellers turned post-season heartbreakers — have made it to the Fall Classic. As Nats radio play-by-play announcer Charlie Slowes likes to call on momentous occasions: ‘Remember where you are so you
St. John Paul II’s feast day, on Oct. 22, will mark the 41st anniversary of his first homily given as pontiff, in which he uttered those now-famous words that became a hallmark of his papacy: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the
Without forgiveness as a standard part of the daily emoji discourse that has become so routine over text messaging, are we missing an opportunity to extend it?
Pope Francis continues to be a pope of surprises, and he made a special trip on September eighth to address the Akamasoa Association, more informally called the “city of friendship” in Madagascar’s capital of Antananarivo. Founded in 1989 the Akamasoa Association is
A beloved publication for more than a century, Our Sunday Visitor is returning to the name bestowed upon it by our founder, Father John Francis Noll. In response to new and recurring crises, the new design will offer increased commentary and analysis.
Two weeks ago, my hometown debuted a new park. The new space on the riverfront opened amid much fanfare, and I was fairly itching to check it out.
This verse from 2 Corinthians has been on my mind lately as I have been contemplating the concept and practice of generosity. A fruit of the Holy Spirit, a generous nature is achieved when one is doing the will of God and
Almost two years ago, six months after my son, Joseph, was born, I took a whirlwind 15-hour trip to Birmingham, Alabama, to talk about my book on the Rosary with EWTN’s Jim and Joy Pinto. When I showed Joy a picture of
We pray it as part of the Liturgy of Hours, and we hear it proclaimed in the Gospel reading on the feast of the Visitation -- May 31 -- but I'm not sure most Catholics stop often enough to think about what