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Catholic memorial for those lost to suicide is a place to pray, feel ‘God’s love, peace’

by Simone Orendain

“You know, nobody can really understand the unimaginable pain that is the reason that somebody would do this, would take their own life.”

Faith in Christ in the storm
Israeli strikes cast doubt on White House peace plan as Catholic leaders call for prayers
Kansas diocese opens new seminary more than 20 years in the making
In Assisi, Pope Leo urges young people to become ‘new saints’
Anniversary of Voting Rights Act time to reflect on participation in democracy, Bishop Garcia says

U.S. Church

Acutis AI co-founder explores ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and pope’s call for digital disciples

by Kimberley Heatherington

Artificial intelligence is quickly bringing about the end of the world as people know it — but Pope Leo XIV has an urgent message for everyone: Don’t run …

Anniversary of Voting Rights Act time to reflect on participation in democracy, Bishop Garcia says

Acutis AI co-founder explores ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and pope’s call for digital disciples

Catholics sees outpouring of grace after EF-3 tornado; Wisconsin storm miraculously took no lives

Church prays, recalls pain and compassion after Texas flood tragedy 1 year ago

By living for ‘God’s purposes,’ Knights care for his people, archbishop tells convention

World

Previously unpublished letters add to Rupnik abuse case allegations

by Federica Tourn

OSV News has learned that 22 previously undisclosed letters from women who belonged to the Slovenian Loyola Community and described alleged abuse by the famed mosaic artist are …

Spanish Catholics seek lessons from Ceuta crisis as Our Lady processes through enclave’s streets
Pope Leo XIV mourns Mozambican cardinal, praising his zeal and perseverance
Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in November
Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says

In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis

Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza

Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given August 5, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

The Church in the Upper Midwest

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85.

by Elizabeth Scalia

Five times to pray on the go

by Colleen Pressprich

Reviews

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

by John Mulderig
Live-action ‘Moana’ sets sail on the silver screen
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
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