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Vance’s new book ‘Communion’ details his religious and political conversions

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President JD Vance’s new book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” is a story of several of his conversions: from Protestant Christian to …

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
OSV News’ Gretchen Crowe named OSV publisher, will continue as editor-in-chief
Pope Leo XIV meets Peru’s president, discusses possible November visit
AI models overlook religion, but also favor some faiths — including Catholicism

U.S. Church

Religious freedom ‘rooted in human dignity,’ says expert ahead of US bishops’ observance

by Gina Christian

Religious Freedom Week 2026 — beginning June 22, the feast of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, and ending June 29 — “is more timely than ever,” …

As DeWine announces death penalty opposition, Catholic advocates urge further action

Catholic expert commends Anthropic for global call to slow down AI, check values

‘Faith in action’: Over 5,000 volunteers in San Diego pack 2 million meals for those in need

Fashion interest in nuns’ habits opens door to Broadway for theater professor

Finding ‘heaven in your home’: Trinity community groups build faith and family

World

In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe

by Ines San Martin

When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on June 6, many expected a successful papal trip. Few expected what unfolded over the following week.

The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II
Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action
Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023
Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ
World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico

Catholic, Orthodox leaders condemn Russian attack on Kyiv cathedral

Jérôme Lejeune’s legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist

Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person ‘at the heart’ of governance

Vatican

‘Be artisans of true peace,’ Pope Leo XIV tells Hebrew University of Jerusalem board

by Deborah Castellano Lubov | Vatican News

Opinion

The human error

by Katie Yoder

The heart of the matter

by Michael R. Heinlein

Why the bishops are consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski

Reviews

Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End

by John Mulderig
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