As the pontiff heads to the Holy Land this weekend for his much-anticipated "pilgrimage of prayer," visit OSV.com often for frequent updates from our on-the-ground reporters.

  

  

This week's In Focus is filled with personal profiles of the clergy who inspired hearts, formed lives and brought the faithful closer to Christ.

  

  

The beatification of Pope Paul VI has been set for October, and the miracle that advanced his sainthood cause could not be more fitting.

  

  

The number of students at Catholic colleges and universities who are enrolled in Web-based courses is climbing due to flexibility and affordability of classes.

  

  

Faithful artists find success on a secular stage without compromising their Christian principles.

  

  

We must extend ourselves further by creating community in the digital world, and by using that community to further our mission of evangelization.

  

  

  

-- Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, after students in Philadelphia on May 14 asked him to invite Pope Francis to come to the city for next year's World Meeting of Families.

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