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Red Mass, Blue Mass: How ‘color’ Masses serve professionals

by D.D. Emmons 12:48 PM August 26, 2026

(OSV News) — The Church has long offered Masses that recognize special occasions and special needs. Among such Masses are those for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names …

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given August 26, 2026

9:00 AM August 26, 2026

In grieving loss of husband and father, family finds healing, hope in Sacred Heart of Jesus

8:50 AM August 26, 2026

To experience true relationship with God in the liturgy, faithful’s participation cannot be passive, pope says

8:44 AM August 26, 2026

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

4:30 PM August 25, 2026

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

3:05 PM August 25, 2026

U.S. Church

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

by Gina Christian 2:41 PM August 25, 2026

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations.

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

11:00 AM August 25, 2026

‘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

Annunciation leaders guide wounded community towards peace 1 year after school shooting

10:46 AM August 24, 2026

A year after school shooting, Annunciation family moves forward in hope

9:25 AM August 24, 2026

World

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

by OSV News 10:53 AM August 25, 2026

Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015, with just one Irish diocese seeing any positive change, a new report shows.