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Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery

by Courtney Mares

The dicastery’s charge is to enhance the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people and the mission of the family according to God’s plan.

Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations
More than 270 faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvador
Historic Illinois church thrives despite devastating floods and a town that’s disappeared
Baptisms in Ireland see dramatic drop of 30% in a decade
‘Blue Miles,’ Cistercian monk’s debut novel, offers glimpse into abbey life

U.S. Church

Catholic schools’ new year sees safety, security and budget impacts after school shooting

by Simone Orendain

Parishes that hold school Mass grapple with being welcoming while balancing the need for “having some basic security measures in place.”

‘Blue Miles,’ Cistercian monk’s debut novel, offers glimpse into abbey life

Catholic schools’ new year sees safety, security and budget impacts after school shooting

Rosary ministry brings healing to Arkansas man

Parents affected by 2025 Annunciation school shooting gather to pray, reflect before new school year

Catholic education is ‘an act of hope’ that proclaims Christ’s love, says Bishop Fernandes

World

Venezuelan archbishop says hope endures as Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Speaking with OSV News on Aug. 20, president of the Venezuelan bishops’ conference recalled the fateful day when his country was struck by back-to-back earthquakes, the strongest to …

Bishop: Rupnik mosaics at Lourdes to be covered before pope’s visit and remain masked indefinitely
‘Prayer is our number one weapon’ against Russian aggression, says papal nuncio to Ukraine
Colombia: Bogotá archdiocese launches ‘spiritual first aid’ mission to quake-hit cities
Threatened harvest and daily harassment rattle West Bank’s last Christian village
Pope ‘saddened’ by devastation in Indonesia following earthquake

Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution

Australian bishop found guilty of abusing 3 young Aboriginal men

Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, financial assistance to disaster-stricken Colombia

Vatican

Vatican’s top diplomat begins visit to Russia as European leaders flock to Kyiv

by OSV News

Opinion

Look to the teenagers

by Laura Kelly Fanucci

Cultivating a relationship with Mary

by Colleen Pressprich

The Church in the Upper Midwest

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Reviews

The End of Oak Street

by John Mulderig
‘Strange Land’: The Hillbilly Thomists drop new album while on tour
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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