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Spanish Church seeks new directions from a 16th-century mystic

by Jonathan Luxmoore 4:30 PM August 25, 2026

St. John “wields extraordinary significance for our times” because he touches upon ‘the human heart and its search for meaning,” the prior said.

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

3:05 PM August 25, 2026

Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations

2:41 PM August 25, 2026

More than 270 faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvador

11:15 AM August 25, 2026

Historic Illinois church thrives despite devastating floods and a town that’s disappeared

11:00 AM August 25, 2026

Baptisms in Ireland see dramatic drop of 30% in a decade

10:53 AM August 25, 2026

U.S. Church

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

by 9:44 AM August 25, 2026

The novel draws inspiration from the Cistercian monk’s own experience of monastic life, his knowledge of communal lore, anecdotes and history of his order.

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

9:44 AM August 25, 2026

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

2:09 PM August 24, 2026

Rosary ministry brings healing to Arkansas man

11:22 AM August 24, 2026

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

5:02 PM August 21, 2026

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

1:43 PM August 21, 2026

World

Venezuelan archbishop says hope endures as Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes

by Junno Arocho Esteves 10:43 AM August 24, 2026

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 …