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- [Candidate Cornel West 'an example of honesty' says Robert P. George](https://www.osvnews.com/candidate-cornel-west-an-example-of-honesty-says-robert-p-george/) - "I am running for truth and justice as a presidential candidate for the People's Party to reintroduce America to the best of itself," tweeted out Cornel West...
- [Heroic Catholic pilgrim protects children in France knife attack; children recovering from injuries](https://www.osvnews.com/heroic-catholic-pilgrim-protects-children-in-france-knife-attack-children-recovering-from-injuries/) - Calling on Catholics to pray for the victims of a stabbing at a local playground, French Bishop Yves Le Saux of Annecy said the horrific attack was an indication of growing societal violence.
- [The Flash](https://www.osvnews.com/the-flash/) - Ah, time travel. It's long been a favorite device for screenwriters who like to pile up the possibilities -- and paradoxes -- that might flow from an ability to flout the calendar.
- [House Republican chair: Dobbs anniversary is 'opportunity to continue to strengthen culture of life'](https://www.osvnews.com/house-republican-chair-dobbs-anniversary-is-opportunity-to-continue-to-strengthen-culture-of-life/) - The first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization is an "opportunity to continue to strengthen the culture of life," said Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York.
- [Indian bishop urges seven days of prayer to end violence in Manipur](https://www.osvnews.com/indian-bishop-urges-seven-days-of-prayer-to-end-violence-in-manipur/) - A bishop in north central India urged Catholics throughout the nation to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament for seven days to help end the worsening ethnic violence in Manipur.
- [U.S. bishops encourage Catholics to 'read, pray and discuss' Synod on Synodality working document](https://www.osvnews.com/u-s-bishops-encourage-catholics-to-read-pray-and-discuss-synod-on-synodality-working-document/) - "The 'Instrumentum Laboris' will form the basis for the discernment and discussion for the participants of the first session," the USCCB statement explained.
- [Pope shares 'concern, outrage and condemnation' with Bolivian president over abuse cases](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-shares-concern-outrage-and-condemnation-with-bolivian-president-over-abuse-cases/) - The president of Bolivia welcomed a pledge from Pope Francis "to take concrete, joint actions against the impunity of sexual crimes" in the South American country, where credible accusations of clerical sexual abuse have provoked outrage and caused a reckoning for the Catholic Church.
- [U.S. Ukrainian bishops call on Catholics to be direct agents of 'God's healing touch' in Ukraine](https://www.osvnews.com/u-s-ukrainian-bishops-call-on-catholics-to-be-direct-agents-of-gods-healing-touch-in-ukraine/) - The Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the U.S. are calling attention to the profound psychological consequences of Russia's war on Ukraine, urging the faithful to "be the conduits that direct God's healing touch to our suffering brothers and sisters."
- [Adore Jesus' real presence in the Eucharist, pope tells U.S. Catholics](https://www.osvnews.com/adore-jesus-real-presence-in-the-eucharist-pope-tells-u-s-catholics/) - Catholics need to recover a sense of awe and adoration before the Eucharist, knowing that it is "the real and loving presence of the Lord," Pope Francis told members of the committees organizing the National Eucharistic Revival and the National Eucharistic Congress in the United States.
- [Courage members say apostolate offers same-sex attracted persons 'unconditional love like you've never experienced'](https://www.osvnews.com/courage-members-say-apostolate-offers-same-sex-attracted-persons-unconditional-love-like-youve-never-experienced/) - "Courage has literally saved my soul," said Susan. "The unconditional love we get from the priests is absolutely amazing. They want to help us, to hear our stories and to minister to us."
- [Anglican bishop becomes Catholic, says discernment is shaped by whisper of God's voice](https://www.osvnews.com/anglican-bishop-becomes-catholic-says-discernment-is-shaped-by-whisper-of-gods-voice/) - Bishop Richard Pain, who retired as bishop of Monmouth in 2019, is the first Anglican bishop from Wales to join the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham.
- [OSV News Showcase | June 16, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-june-16-2023/) - There's nothing quite like understanding what a physical heart is to a body, and to realize God himself has one.
- [U.S. bishops advance pastoral initiatives to strengthen church amid discussions on Eucharist, priesthood, synodality](https://www.osvnews.com/u-s-bishops-advance-pastoral-initiatives-to-strengthen-church-amid-discussions-on-eucharist-priesthood-synodality/) - The U.S. bishops' June 15-16 spring plenary assembly proved relatively smooth, but featured moments of vigorous discussion at a few points, particularly around the formation of priests.
- [Catholics in states affected by ever-shrinking Colorado River draw on 'Laudato Si'' to help avert water crisis](https://www.osvnews.com/catholics-in-states-affected-by-ever-shrinking-colorado-river-draw-on-laudato-si-to-help-avert-water-crisis/) - The American Southwest is in the grip of a megadrought that jeopardizes the Colorado River, and with it, water supplies for major U.S. population centers and farm producers.
- [Religious Freedom Week 2023 calls on faithful to pray for protection of religious liberty](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-freedom-week-2023-calls-on-faithful-to-pray-for-protection-of-religious-liberty/) - The U.S. Catholic bishops are inviting the faithful to pray for challenges to religious liberty both within the United States and abroad during the upcoming Religious Freedom Week 2023.
- [U.N. agency says solution to child labor is helping governments create jobs, assist families with child care](https://www.osvnews.com/u-n-agency-says-solution-to-child-labor-is-helping-governments-create-jobs-assist-families-with-child-care/) - "Many children, instead of receiving a good education, are exploited, subjected to slave labor," Pope Francis wrote.
- ['Please hear us, and please help us,' Nigerian bishop pleads, calling 'blood of martyrs' the 'seed of Christianity'](https://www.osvnews.com/please-hear-us-and-please-help-us-nigerian-bishop-pleads-calling-blood-of-martyrs-the-seed-of-christianity/) - "Death does not announce any day," cautions a Nigerian proverb. It's advice the Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria are grimly familiar with.
- [Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation](https://www.osvnews.com/almost-7-in-10-americans-say-biological-sex-not-gender-identity-should-determine-sports-participation/) - A growing majority of Americans say athletes should compete on men's or women's sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity, according to a June 12 Gallup poll.
- [Rural Missouri sisters prepare for thousands to visit foundress' remains, claimed to be incorrupt](https://www.osvnews.com/rural-missouri-sisters-prepare-for-thousands-to-visit-foundress-remains-claimed-to-be-incorrupt/) - Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, a community of contemplative Benedictine sisters in rural Missouri were preparing for as many as 10,000 pilgrims to flock to their monastery chapel to view and pray before the body of their foundress, whose recently exhumed body is claimed to be incorrupt.
- [Processions' public witness expresses National Eucharistic Revival's evangelistic vision, as movement begins parish year](https://www.osvnews.com/processions-public-witness-expresses-national-eucharistic-revivals-evangelistic-vision-as-movement-begins-parish-year/) - "Processions have been a very public witness and display of faith," said the National Eucharistic Revival's chief mission officer: they can be "jarring," prompting both Catholics and non-Catholics to reflect on the Real Presence.
- [Pew: Online worship still satisfying, but in-person worship now more popular](https://www.osvnews.com/pew-online-worship-still-satisfying-but-in-person-worship-now-more-popular/) - A new study indicates Americans are pleased with virtual religious services, but more prefer to attend in person now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has officially ended.
- [OSV News Showcase | June 2, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-june-2-2023/) - It's been a short week thanks to the Memorial Day holiday here in the U.S., but still a busy one for OSV News. Besides putting several interesting stories on the wire (and developing a few more for the future), we also are preparing for most of the team to be present on the ground next
- [OSV News Showcase | June 9, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-june-9-2023/) - At this busy Catholic Media Conference it's been energizing to meet so many Catholic communicators -- hearing others exchange experiences and ideas is humbling, and it challenges me (and I bet several other folks) to seek to improve, and bring others to Christ through our work.
- [Popular podcaster Father Mike Schmitz talks about Gen X faith, teen angst, AI](https://www.osvnews.com/popular-podcaster-father-mike-schmitz-talks-about-gen-x-faith-teen-angst-ai/) - "I think we have to have integrity that who we are is who we claim to be," Father Schmitz said at the Fort Lauderdale stop on his "Parables" tour.
- [Heroes with halos: Shrine unites faithful and saints for Fourth of July celebration](https://www.osvnews.com/heroes-with-halos-shrine-unites-faithful-and-saints-for-fourth-of-july-celebration/) - "Yes, we are faithful citizens of the United States of America, but we are first of all, by baptism, Catholics," said Father Nathanael Mudd, shrine chaplain.
- [Catholic priest killed in Central African Republic remembered as a messenger of peace](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-priest-killed-in-central-african-republic-remembered-as-a-messenger-of-peace/) - "He maintained many contacts with various rebel leaders and the authorities, always striving to mediate and find resolutions for the conflicts."
- [France's traditionalist Catholics rally behind Pope Leo XIV after SSPX schism](https://www.osvnews.com/frances-traditionalist-catholics-rally-behind-pope-leo-xiv-after-sspx-schism/) - The first major papal event in France is to be a meeting and prayer vigil with Pope Leo and young people, scheduled for the evening of Friday, Sept. 25.
- [Meet 4 religious sisters dedicating their lives God in 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-4-religious-sisters-dedicating-their-lives-god-in-2026/) - "Above all," Sister Concepción Medina said, "fall undeniably in love with God and everything will fall into place."
- [US condemns detention of Nicaraguan bishop as Church awaits proof of his safety](https://www.osvnews.com/us-condemns-detention-of-nicaraguan-bishop-as-church-awaits-proof-of-his-safety/) - "The Ortega-Murillo regime will be held accountable for its systematic persecution of the Catholic Church and the Nicaraguan people," said U.S. Sen. Rick Scott.
- [Pope Leo XIV’s France visit takes shape with stops at Notre Dame, Lourdes and Metz](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xivs-france-visit-takes-shape-with-stops-at-notre-dame-lourdes-and-metz/) - The schedule for the pope's trip to France is expected to be finalized by the Holy See in the coming weeks.
- [Full text: Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-letter-of-his-holiness-pope-leo-xiv-on-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-united-states-of-america/) - I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentennial marks that defining moment in the history of the United States of America, July 4, 1776, that gave enduring voice to the ideals of liberty, equality, the pursuit of happiness,
- [At Independence Day Mass, Baltimore archbishop calls for continued witness to human dignity](https://www.osvnews.com/at-independence-day-mass-baltimore-archbishop-calls-for-continued-witness-to-human-dignity/) - Standing in the shadow of Carroll House, it is clear Catholics' contribution to America is not simply political, but also spiritual, Archbishop Lori said.
- [The Church beyond the Appalachians](https://www.osvnews.com/the-church-beyond-the-appalachians/) - In this series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, this month we examine the Church's development in Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas.
- [Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking 'Amoris Laetitia' anniversary](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-unveils-agenda-for-global-family-summit-marking-amoris-laetitia-anniversary/) - The gathering is intended "to proceed, in mutual listening, to a synodal discernment on the steps to be taken" to "proclaim the Gospel to families today."
- [Planned Parenthood to get millions in Medicaid again as defunding lapses](https://www.osvnews.com/planned-parenthood-to-receive-medicaid-funds-again-as-defunding-provision-expires/) - A provision of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that stopped abortion giant Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid payments for a year expired July 4.
- [Ezra Jin Mingri, Chinese prisoner of conscience, released to US](https://www.osvnews.com/ezra-jin-mingri-chinese-prisoner-of-conscience-released-to-us/) - “Pastor Jin should never have spent a single day behind bars for peacefully living out his Christian faith," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.
- [Who were the Carrolls of America: Young men, educated in France, who influenced a new nation](https://www.osvnews.com/who-were-the-carrolls-of-america-young-men-educated-in-france-who-influenced-a-new-nation/) - The Saint-Omer Foundation for Transatlantic Values keeps alive the memory of the School of the Jesuits in France and its connection to the U.S.
- [Mexico's World Cup run unites faith and 'futbol'](https://www.osvnews.com/mexicos-world-cup-run-unites-faith-and-futbol/) - Faith has been front and center through Mexico's World Cup run on home turf as it hosts the tournament with the United States and Canada.
- [Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage/) - Our Sunday Visitor is a proud media sponsor of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — visit this webpage for updates and news as the pilgrims journey with the Eucharist from St. Augustine, Florida, to Philadelphia. July 5 Pilgrim digest: The final procession -- 'Until next year' July 5 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia The day's stops include:
- [Pope Leo starts his summer break at Castel Gandolfo with cheerful welcome](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-starts-his-summer-break-at-castel-gandolfo-with-cheerful-welcome/) - Calling coming to Castel Gandolfo "always an important moment," the pope thanked the locals for the hospitality and for "being brothers and sisters."
- [Pope visits U.S. Embassy July 4 for discussion on peace and freedom, with a side of apple pie](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-visits-u-s-embassy-july-4-for-discussion-on-peace-and-freedom-with-a-side-of-apple-pie/) - Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and his family.
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ends, but 'the journey continues'](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-ends-but-the-journey-continues/) - After a six-week journey up the East Coast, ending in Philadelphia, the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage comes to an end.
- [Pope Leo to pilgrims: 'Strong' Eucharistic heritage of US must continue as source of renewal, unity](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-to-pilgrims-strong-eucharistic-heritage-of-us-must-continue-as-source-of-renewal-unity/) - The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage came to an end in Philadelphia July 5, 2026, after launching in St. Augustine, Florida, six weeks earlier.
- [Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say](https://www.osvnews.com/church-needs-simpler-better-ways-to-explain-synodality-some-bishops-say/) - Hesitation and resistance to the Church's synodal journey can be addressed with clearer explanations, better training and hands-on experience of synodality.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given July 05, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-angelus-address-given-july-05-2026/) - Pope Leo gives his last Angelus address at the Vatican until late July.
- [Mass of Thanksgiving for America's 250th anniversary held at National Shrine in Washington](https://www.osvnews.com/mass-of-thanksgiving-for-americas-250th-anniversary-held-at-national-shrine-in-washington/) - Independence Day is a reminder that Americans' "inalienable rights" mentioned in the Declaration of Independence are gifts from God, Cardinal Wuerl said.
- [In Lampedusa on July 4, Pope Leo urges Christians to provide safe harbor to migrants](https://www.osvnews.com/in-lampedusa-on-july-4-pope-leo-urges-christians-to-provide-safe-harbor-to-migrants/) - Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4, 2026, to celebrate Mass and be in solidarity with migrants who have died trying to reach European shores.
- [Washington Roundup: Supreme Court issues major rulings; poll finds control of Senate up for grabs](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-supreme-court-issues-major-rulings-poll-finds-control-of-senate-up-for-grabs/) - The U.S. Supreme Court June 30 ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment.
- [Religious, civic leaders applaud Pope Leo's witness to human dignity at Liberty Medal ceremony](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-civic-leaders-applaud-pope-leos-witness-to-human-dignity-at-liberty-medal-ceremony/) - The awarding of the Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV for his efforts to uphold religious freedom attests to the pope's steadfast witness to human dignity.
- [West Virginia's new bishop tells faithful he comes to diocese as 'your brother and shepherd'](https://www.osvnews.com/west-virginias-new-bishop-tells-faithful-he-comes-to-diocese-as-your-brother-and-shepherd/) - The church is at her best when she stands with those in the margins, defending the dignity of every human person and working tirelessly for justice.
- [Full text: Pope Leo's acceptance address for the 2026 Liberty Medal](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leos-acceptance-address-for-the-2026-liberty-medal/) - The following is the address of Pope Leo XIV upon his acceptance of the Liberty Medal of the National Constitution Center from the Vatican on July 3, 2026.
- [Pope Leo invites Americans to cultivate 'moral greatness' as he accepts Liberty Medal](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-invites-americans-to-cultivate-moral-greatness-as-he-accepts-liberty-medal/) - Pope Leo shared his thoughts on the US founding ideals in a July 3 address accepting the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
- [After the Vatican declares SSPX in formal schism, what's next for the Church?](https://www.osvnews.com/after-the-vatican-declares-sspx-in-formal-schism-whats-next-for-the-church/) - The faithful traditionalists who remain in the Church must not "be forgotten in this. They are hurting as well' and "need to be reached out to."
- [Michigan AG report issued on abuse investigation in Saginaw Diocese covers a 75-year period](https://www.osvnews.com/michigan-ag-report-issued-on-abuse-investigation-in-saginaw-diocese-covers-a-75-year-period/) - While much progress has been made, Bishop Gruss said the stain of abuse remains a "sad and tragic period in the life and history of the Church Church."
- [Vietnamese Catholics urged to become 'messengers of truth' at historic beatification](https://www.osvnews.com/vietnamese-catholics-urged-to-become-messengers-of-truth-at-historic-beatification/) - The newly beatified Blessed Diep "is inviting all of us not to deny Jesus, but to be witnesses or martyrs of his truth, Cardinal Tagle said.
- [Traditionalist groups disown SSPX consecrations, urge continuation of dialogue](https://www.osvnews.com/traditionalist-groups-disown-sspx-consecrations-urge-continuation-of-dialogue/) - The prior of Oxford University's Blackfriars Hall said the SSPX should not be confused with traditionalist groups who remained faithful to the Catholic Church.
- [Heinlein: The SSPX debacle and a path forward](https://www.osvnews.com/heinlein-the-sspx-debacle-and-a-path-forward/) - The Lefebvrites are once again in full schism with the Catholic Church. What might a path forward to unity in the Church look like?
- [Bishops express sorrow, warn faithful and call for prayer after SSPX schism](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-express-sorrow-warn-faithful-and-call-for-prayer-after-sspx-schism/) - U.S. bishops issued statements expressing sorrow, warning faithful and urging prayers for unity after the excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X, or SSPX.
- [Utah Catholic community puts faith into action helping fire victims, aiding emergency crews](https://www.osvnews.com/utah-catholic-community-puts-faith-into-action-helping-fire-victims-aiding-emergency-crews/) - The fire started June 22 and has grown rapidly due to high temperatures, strong winds and extremely dry vegetation conditions. It is the sixth largest in the history of the state and currently the largest fire in the United States.
- [9 things to know about the SSPX excommunications](https://www.osvnews.com/9-things-to-know-about-the-sspx-excommunications/) - (OSV News) -- On July 1, the Society of St. Pius X, widely known as the SSPX, illicitly consecrated new four bishops without authorization from the Holy See, leading Pope Leo XIV to declare its bishops, clergy and formally affiliated laity to be in schism with the Catholic Church. Here's a short primer on the SSPX,
- [Eucharist drew more than a million, including saints, to Philadelphia in bicentennial year](https://www.osvnews.com/eucharist-drew-more-than-a-million-including-saints-to-philadelphia-in-bicentennial-year/) - More than 1.5 million -- including 44 cardinals and 417 bishops from across the globe -- flocked in 1976 to Philadelphia for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress.
- [Pope Leo's July prayer intention: 'For respect for human life'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-july-prayer-intention-for-respect-for-human-life/) - "Give us a new heart, always ready to choose life."
- [Archdiocese of San Francisco agrees to proposed $395 million settlement for abuse claims](https://www.osvnews.com/archdiocese-of-san-francisco-agrees-to-proposed-395-million-settlement-for-abuse-claims/) - The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to a $395 million settlement that would resolve hundreds of lawsuits filed by survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
- [A video novena honors Frassati's 1st feast day as a saint; it almost didn't see the light of day](https://www.osvnews.com/a-video-novena-honors-frassatis-1st-feast-day-as-a-saint-it-almost-didnt-see-the-light-of-day/) - The feast day for St. Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4 will be his first ever since his canonization last year.
- [Vatican outlines steps for SSPX priests, laypeople to return to Catholic communion](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-supplies-lefebvrite-priests-lay-faithful-with-procedure-to-return-to-catholic-communion/) - The instructions are being transmitted through apostolic nunciatures, as previously announced in the Explanatory Note published by the dicastery on July 2.
- [Catholic hikes up Massachusetts mountain carrying 130-pound cross to honor Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-hikes-up-massachusetts-mountain-carrying-130-pound-cross-to-honor-christ/) - "Noah took the cross all the way to the summit, which was a beautiful witness to all the people who were just on the mountain for exercise."
- [Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean?](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-declares-sspx-in-schism-what-does-it-mean/) - The apostolic mandate is required to proceed with bishops' consecrations, which the society did not have for the July 1 ceremony..
- [Flannery O'Connor: Southern writer made Catholic vision 'apparent by shock'](https://www.osvnews.com/flannery-oconnor-southern-writer-made-catholic-vision-apparent-by-shock/) - "All my stories are about the action of grace on a character who is not very willing to support it," Flannery O'Connor once said.
- [Cardinal Gibbons: Effective advocate for American Catholicism's Americanization](https://www.osvnews.com/cardinal-gibbons-effective-advocate-for-american-catholicisms-americanization/) - In a long, fruitful career as leader of the American hierarchy, Cardinal Gibbons combined diplomacy, patriotism and a canny understanding of human nature.
- [Dorothy Day: Catholic Worker founder pioneered a faith-based alternative to secularist progressivism](https://www.osvnews.com/dorothy-day-catholic-worker-founder-pioneered-a-faith-based-alternative-to-secularist-progressivism/) - Day preached radical Christianity and no less radical social activism to a sometimes appreciative, sometimes puzzled, sometimes angry audience of American Catholics.
- [Cardinal Francis Spellman: A dramatic, hard-fought rise to the top](https://www.osvnews.com/cardinal-francis-spellman-a-dramatic-hard-fought-rise-to-the-top/) - Many cardinals have had books written about them, but few have become the fictionalized heroes of best-selling novels.
- [New York Gov. Al Smith: Perseverance in both political endeavors and faith](https://www.osvnews.com/new-york-gov-al-smith-perseverance-in-both-political-endeavors-and-faith/) - To President Franklin Roosevelt, he was the "Happy Warrior." To suspicious Protestants, he was a pawn of the pope. Amid such conflicting views as these, the remarkable political career of Al Smith was forged.
- [Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ' to return to theaters](https://www.osvnews.com/mel-gibsons-the-passion-of-the-christ-to-return-to-theaters/) - "The Passion of the Christ," will return to theaters Sept. 10-17. The film is being distributed jointly by Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment.
- [Pope Leo to address National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at closing Mass in Philadelphia](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-to-address-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-during-closing-mass-in-philadelphia/) - The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ends July 5 with a closing Mass, procession and celebration in Philadelphia, and a special video message from Pope Leo XIV.
- [Mary Immaculate, patroness of the United States](https://www.osvnews.com/mary-immaculate-patroness-of-the-united-states/) - The U.S. bishops promoted and supported the doctrine that Mary was "full of grace" from the moment of her conception, a doctrine begun at Ephesus in 431.
- [Haitian Catholics turn to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, their patroness, in a challenging time](https://www.osvnews.com/haitian-catholics-turn-to-our-lady-of-perpetual-help-their-patroness-in-a-challenging-time/) - "Haitians do not lose their faith and hope in difficult times. Haitians hope that the Lord will do something. Haitians rely heavily on providence."
- [Pope Leo overhauls Vatican finance watchdog, revises Rome vicariate reforms in busy day of decrees](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-overhauls-vatican-finance-watchdog-revises-rome-vicariate-reforms-in-busy-day-of-decrees/) - The pope is quietly and methodically, fine tuning the reforms made by his predecessor Pope Francis, rather than dramatically shaking up the Roman Curia.
- [Vance calls the Vatican's views on immigration 'troubling'](https://www.osvnews.com/vance-calls-the-vaticans-views-on-immigration-troubling/) - Vice President JD Vance said during a June 30 interview that he sees some of the Vatican's views on immigration as "troubling."
- [Polish, Ukrainian cardinals call for reconciliation amid historical tensions between nations](https://www.osvnews.com/polish-ukrainian-cardinals-call-for-reconciliation-amid-historical-tensions-between-nations/) - Cardinals from Poland and Ukraine said in a joint statement the greatest danger may not be disagreement itself, but the language used to express it.
- [SSPX carries out unauthorized consecration of 4 bishops despite pope's warning against it](https://www.osvnews.com/sspx-carries-out-unauthorized-consecration-of-4-bishops-despite-popes-warningagainst-it/) - The pope warned the the move would cause a formal schism and deprive followers of lawful, and in some cases valid, access to the sacraments.
- [Prayer key to sister's release from ICE detention, but foreign-born religious now on edge](https://www.osvnews.com/prayer-key-to-sisters-release-from-ice-detention-but-foreign-born-religious-now-on-edge/) - Fellow religious from various orders serving in the Rio Grande Valley are "connected to one another" and joined as one amid Sister Letitia's detention.
- [Abuse victims reach $31.5 million joint settlement with Quebec Archdiocese, 2 institutions, insurer](https://www.osvnews.com/abuse-victims-reach-31-5-million-joint-settlement-with-quebec-archdiocese-2-institutions-insurer/) - With the Quebec settlement agreement, eight of 18 Latin-rite dioceses in Quebec have now settled, in whole or in part, the collective actions targeting them.
- [Catholics must bring Christ to center of border issues, says priest at border Mass](https://www.osvnews.com/catholics-must-bring-christ-to-center-of-border-issues-says-priest-at-border-mass/) - Hours before a June 26 border Mass celebrated by several U.S. and Mexican bishops in Nogales, Arizona, OSV News spoke with Dominican Father Brendan Curran of the Province of St. Albert the Great, regional promoter of justice and peace for the Dominicans of Canada and the United States.
- [Father McGivney: Founder's desire for charity built Knights of Columbus' success](https://www.osvnews.com/father-mcgivney-founders-desire-for-charity-built-knights-of-columbus-success/) - In many ways, Father Michael J. McGivney was just one more of that band of hardworking Irish-American priests who spent themselves building up the church in America in the latter years of the 19th century. But in one truly extraordinary respect, he was unique.
- [Father John Courtney Murray: Advocate for cooperation between church and state](https://www.osvnews.com/father-john-courtney-murray-advocate-for-cooperation-between-church-and-state/) - Jesuit Father John Courtney Murray published a collection of essays in 1960 which have proved to be a distinguished intellectual landmark in the project of integrating Catholicism and Americanism.
- [Supreme Court takes up case over state, local bans on semiautomatic rifles](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-takes-up-case-over-state-local-bans-on-semiautomatic-rifles/) - The U.S. Supreme Court on June 30 took up a case regarding whether state and local bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Second Amendment.
- [Trial begins in California's lawsuit against pregnancy resource centers' abortion pill reversal resources](https://www.osvnews.com/trial-begins-in-californias-lawsuit-against-pregnancy-resource-centers-abortion-pill-reversal-resources/) - California's lawsuit against two pro-life nonprofit organizations that specialize in helping to reverse the immediate effects of abortion pills went to trial June 24.
- [The virtue of less](https://www.osvnews.com/the-virtue-of-less/) - In an age when it seems everyone wants to have more, be more, say more, achieve more, we're introduced in this Sunday's Gospel to an idea that some might consider radical.
- [Pope Leo calls all Christians to celebrate 2033 anniversary of Christ's redemption together](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-calls-all-christians-to-celebrate-2033-anniversary-of-christs-redemption-together/) - "May the journey towards the celebration of the second millennium of the Redemption in 2033 be undertaken together" by all the Christians, the pope said.
- [Cardinals describe candid discussions on war, synodality at Pope Leo's consistory](https://www.osvnews.com/cardinals-describe-candid-discussions-on-war-synodality-at-pope-leos-consistory/) - "War is never worthy of humanity, and it is never blessed by God, because, even if we are equipped with high-tech weapons," the pope said in a June 26 homily.
- [Supreme Court rules Trump birthright citizenship order unconstitutional](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-finds-trump-executive-order-on-birthright-citizenship-unconstitutional/) - The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship, finding the order violated the 14th Amendment.
- [Pope Leo XIV asks traditionalist group: 'Please turn back' and avoid schism](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-asks-traditionalist-group-please-turn-back-and-avoid-schism/) - Urging the traditionalist society not to proceed with the consecrations, Pope Leo said the Church was still "open to a path of dialogue."
- [ICE detains Texas-based religious sister on her way to Mass, releases her several hours later](https://www.osvnews.com/ice-detains-texas-based-religious-sister-on-her-way-to-mass-releases-her-several-hours-later/) - Sister Leticia was detained as she walked to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, where she serves as an extraordinary minister of holy Communion.
- [Supreme Court says Title IX permits Idaho, West Virginia transgender sports bans](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-says-title-ix-permits-idaho-west-virginia-transgender-sports-bans/) - The Supreme Court upheld West Virginia and Idaho state laws requiring student athletes to compete on sports teams that correspond to their biological sex.
- [Benedictines launch global jubilee initiative ahead of 1,500th anniversary](https://www.osvnews.com/benedictines-launch-global-jubilee-initiative-ahead-of-1500th-anniversary/) - In a noisy world, "Benedictine life proposes something different: a way of inhabiting the world with greater attentiveness, balance and humanity."
- [Tales of pioneer priests recall the building of Catholic America](https://www.osvnews.com/tales-of-pioneer-priests-recall-the-building-of-catholic-america/) - Learn about the priests who were among the pioneers as the United States expanded ever westward.
- [Pope Leo names Salesian sister as prefect of Vatican’s human development dicastery](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-names-salesian-sister-as-prefect-of-vaticans-human-development-dicastery/) - Sister Alessandra Smerilli, a member of the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, succeeds Cardinal Michael Czerny, 79, the Czech-born Canadian Jesuit who has led the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development since 2022.
- [Procession brings Eucharist to the heart of Boston, key Revolutionary War sites](https://www.osvnews.com/procession-brings-eucharist-to-the-heart-of-boston-key-revolutionary-war-sites/) - It was a sight that, had they lived to see it, would have made the Puritans of colonial times spit out their beans and cod.
- ['Slow down and listen to Jesus,' says pastor of Philly church home to first major 40 Hours in US](https://www.osvnews.com/slow-down-and-listen-to-jesus-says-pastor-of-philly-church-home-to-first-major-40-hours-in-us/) - A full diocesan observance of Forty Hours devotion was a daunting prospect, given the anti-Catholic sentiment in the U.S. at the time.
- [Religious Liberty Commission draft report recommends DOJ guidance on Establishment Clause](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-liberty-commission-draft-report-recommends-doj-guidance-on-establishment-clause/) - "We will closely study this report that is being presented to me as president today," Trump said at the presentation, vowing his administration would work toward "protecting religious liberty for all Americans."
- [Newly named Puerto Rico bishop says appointment 'manifestation' of God's 'goodness, love'](https://www.osvnews.com/newly-named-puerto-rico-bishop-says-appointment-manifestation-of-gods-goodness-love/) - "He arrives, not as a stranger, but as a son of this diocesan family who is taking on a new mission," Bishop González said of his successor.
- [Bishops hold border Mass, rosary and procession for migrants as USA nears 250th](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-hold-border-mass-rosary-and-procession-for-migrants-as-usa-nears-250th/) - Five Catholic bishops from the United States-Mexico border region led a day of pastoral accompaniment in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico.
- [Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-solidarity-prayers-after-deadly-venezuela-quakes/) - The United Nations said more than 2,200 rescuers and 140 search dogs from 27 countries were working to locate trapped survivors.
- [Cardinals reflect on Pope Leo XIV's June consistory: 'We're starting to get to know each other'](https://www.osvnews.com/cardinals-reflect-on-pope-leo-xivs-june-consistory-were-starting-to-get-to-know-each-other/) - "It's a very good initiative of the pope and very useful for him and for the unity of the Church."
- [Pope Leo XIV: Sts. Peter and Paul show us how to be ‘servants of the truth in charity'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-sts-peter-and-paul-show-us-how-to-be-servants-of-the-truth-in-charity/) - The heart of the city's celebration was the Mass with the 267th successor of Peter at the main altar of the basilica, built over the tomb of St. Peter.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given June 28, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-angelus-address-given-june-28-2026/) - In today's Gospel reading, we hear some of Jesus' exhortations on how to follow him and be witnesses to his kingdom.
- [2 Opus Dei members, who died trying rescue a friend, to receive Carnegie Medals](https://www.osvnews.com/2-opus-dei-members-who-died-trying-rescue-a-friend-to-receive-carnegie-medals/) - Two Opus Dei "numeraries" who died last year while trying to rescue a drowning friend will each receive the Carnegie Medal posthumously.
- [Outreach 2026 conference highlights LGBTQ discipleship, community, ministry efforts](https://www.osvnews.com/outreach-2026-conference-highlights-lgbtq-discipleship-community-ministry-efforts/) - More than 450 laypeople, clergy, scholars, artists, educators, students and family members gathered for the Outreach LGBTQ ministry's fourth conference.
- ['Injustice': Catholic bishops urge Congress to extend TPS for Haiti, Syria](https://www.osvnews.com/injustice-catholic-bishops-urge-congress-to-extend-tps-for-haiti-syria/) - At least two bishops have called on Congress to grant deportation protection given the ongoing crises in those nations.
- [Washington Roundup: Supreme Court issues immigration policy rulings; fate of housing bill unclear](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-supreme-court-issues-immigration-policy-rulings-fate-of-housing-bill-unclear/) - The U.S. Supreme Court issued several major rulings on immigration policy cases as it prepared to end its term.
- [Sacred Heart visionary's relics travel US amid nation's 250th anniversary](https://www.osvnews.com/sacred-heart-visionarys-relics-travel-us-amid-nations-250th-anniversary/) - The saint's relics are currently on display from June 24-27 at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven, Connecticut.
- [Wisconsin priest charged with child sex crimes dismissed from clerical state](https://www.osvnews.com/wisconsin-priest-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-dismissed-from-clerical-state/) - A former Wisconsin priest charged with child enticement, attempted sexual assault and possession of child sex abuse material has been laicized.
- [Supergirl](https://www.osvnews.com/supergirl/) - At what is meant to be a poignant moment in the DC Comics adaptation "Supergirl" (Warner Bros.), the title character, played by Milly Alcock, is told by her mother (Emily Beecham) that she doesn't have to be nice but she must be good.
- [Who are the 4 US archbishops receiving the pallium from Pope Leo XIV?](https://www.osvnews.com/who-are-the-4-us-archbishops-receiving-the-pallium-from-pope-leo-xiv/) - Pope Leo XIV revived the tradition begun by St. John Paul II in 1983 by personally placing the pallium around the shoulders of newly named archbishops.
- [Pope Leo XIV opens consistory, asks cardinals to be 'builders of Christ's communion'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-opens-consistory-asks-cardinals-to-be-builders-of-christs-communion/) - The pope said his ministry "cannot be carried out alone," and he called on the cardinals to support him by offering frank and sincere counsel.
- [Group's new roadmap aims to renew Catholic elementary and secondary education](https://www.osvnews.com/groups-new-roadmap-aims-to-renew-catholic-elementary-and-secondary-education/) - The Front Royal Statement is "meant to guide the conversation about Catholic education for many years to come," said Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki.
- [UK bishops 'distressed' after Northampton prelate charged with rape](https://www.osvnews.com/uk-bishops-distressed-after-northampton-prelate-charged-with-rape/) - The bishops reassured the faithful of their commitment to safeguard and maintain a "zero-tolerance policy for abuse in the Church and in wider society."
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reaches Maine before turning toward Philadelphia](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-reaches-maine-before-turning-toward-philadelphia/) - (OSV News) -- Catholics of all ages walked through downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, June 21, following the Eucharist in a monstrance sheltered by an embroidered baldichino raised on four poles. Accompanied by guitar, they softly sang along in praise: “My beloved is the most beautiful, Among thousands and thousands, Yeshua,” repeating the Hebrew name for Jesus.
- [Bishops plan Mass on pilgrimage mountain Trump administration seeks to seize](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-plan-mass-on-pilgrimage-mountain-trump-administration-seeks-to-seize/) - Erecting "a symbol of division in the shadow of Christ runs contrary to the very person of Christ," who gathers people of all backgrounds " to himself."
- [Archbishop calls for prayer, solidarity after twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela](https://www.osvnews.com/archbishop-calls-for-prayer-solidarity-after-twin-earthquakes-devastate-venezuela/) - The twin earthquakes, which struck in the evening June 24, measured 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude and were the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century.
- [Supreme Court paves way for Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti, Syria](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-paves-way-for-trump-administration-to-end-tps-for-haiti-syria/) - The Court found the Trump administration can end a program temporarily shielding eligible Haitian and Syrian immigrants living in the U.S. from deportation.
- [Supreme Court allows policy permitting asylum-seekers to be turned away at US-Mexico border](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-allows-policy-permitting-asylum-seekers-to-be-turned-away-at-us-mexico-border/) - The Supreme Court's ruling will allow the policy to go into effect, which would block asylum-seekers from setting foot on U.S. soil.
- [Deacons, detailed in new report, are 'icons of Christ the Servant,' says Archbishop Hicks](https://www.osvnews.com/deacons-detailed-in-new-report-are-icons-of-christ-the-servant-says-archbishop-hicks/) - Catholic permanent deacons in 2025 numbered more than 21,000 in the U.S., with close to 15,000 in active ministry.
- [SSPX doubles down on defiance of Vatican II in open letter](https://www.osvnews.com/sspx-doubles-down-on-defiance-of-vatican-ii-in-open-letter/) - The Church is facing pressures from within and without that "which push her in every possible direction, except -- it seems to us -- the right one."
- [When the White House hosted a Catholic wedding, and then a baptism](https://www.osvnews.com/when-the-white-house-hosted-a-catholic-wedding-and-then-a-baptism/) - The first Catholic ceremony in the White House took place during the presidency of a Presbyterian.
- [Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID bill](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-cancels-plans-to-sign-housing-bill-demanding-congress-pass-voter-id-bill/) - The housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, was approved by the Senate June 22 in a 85-5 vote.
- [Previously unpublished homilies of Pope Benedict XVI released in English](https://www.osvnews.com/previously-unpublished-homilies-of-pope-benedict-xvi-released-in-english/) - An English edition of a book of Pope Benedict XVI's previously unpublished homilies has been released by the Vatican.
- [Sheen beatification tickets defray 'substantial costs' of inviting thousands, says bishop](https://www.osvnews.com/sheen-beatification-tickets-defray-substantial-costs-of-inviting-thousands-says-bishop/) - Tickets to the September 2026 beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen are quickly being snapped up.
- [Pope Leo hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning authors at Vatican for discussion on power of written word](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-hosts-pulitzer-prize-winning-authors-at-vatican-for-discussion-on-power-of-written-word/) - Pulitzer Prize winners, a Nobel laureate, celebrated novelists and authors from nearly a dozen countries met at the Vatican for an audience with Pope Leo XIV.
- [Eucharist transforms believers into Christ's body and counters division, pope says](https://www.osvnews.com/eucharist-transforms-believers-into-christs-body-and-counters-division-pope-says/) - Participation in the Eucharist offers a remedy to the divisions affecting families and communities, Pope Leo XIV said.
- [Steubenville Youth Conferences celebrate 50 years of helping teens encounter Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/steubenville-youth-conferences-celebrate-50-years-of-helping-teens-encounter-christ/) - Since 1976, the Steubenville Youth Conferences have helped more than one million teenagers encounter Christ through three-day events filled with prayer.
- [Germany: Vatican denies request for lay homilies, sparks pushback by lay groups](https://www.osvnews.com/germany-vatican-denies-request-for-lay-homilies-sparks-pushback-by-lay-groups/) - The Catholic Women's Association of German said the decision proves the Church adheres "to structures that exclude women from key tasks and services."
- [Sudanese priest who chose to remain with his people shot dead in broad daylight](https://www.osvnews.com/sudanese-priest-who-chose-to-remain-with-his-people-shot-dead-in-broad-daylight/) - The priest was "well known for his dedicated pastoral service, commitment to the service and care for those entrusted to him."
- [USCCB and pro-life leaders: Abortion pills remain key post-Dobbs challenge](https://www.osvnews.com/usccb-and-pro-life-leaders-abortion-pills-remain-key-post-dobbs-challenge/) - On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. bishops and pro-life leaders pointed to abortion pills as among key challenges for the cause of protecting the right to life of unborn children.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given June 24, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-june-24-2026/) - "When we participate in the Eucharist, we are invited to listen to the Word of God and to be nourished at the Lord's table, where he offers himself to the Father", says the pope.
- [New priests share journeys of discernment and discipleship that led to 2026 ordinations](https://www.osvnews.com/new-priests-share-journeys-of-discernment-and-discipleship-that-led-to-2026-ordinations/) - (OSV News) -- Father James Musgrave III, 39, a Detroit native who is one of more than 400 men ordained to the priesthood in the United States this year, came late not only to his discernment, but also to faith itself. He grew up as a "none" and was not baptized until he was 25.
- [Extraordinary consistory signals pope's push for more collaboration on global challenges](https://www.osvnews.com/extraordinary-consistory-signals-popes-push-for-more-collaboration-on-global-challenges/) - The Code of Canon law says extraordinary consistories are convened "when particular needs of the church or the treatment of more grave affairs suggest it."
- [Chicago Archdiocese countersuit against alleged abuse settlement fraud ring gets green light](https://www.osvnews.com/chicago-archdiocese-countersuit-against-alleged-abuse-settlement-fraud-ring-gets-green-light/) - The cardinal's letter also warned of the "unprecedented and marked rise in the number of abuse claims" in the past 18 months.
- [Pakistan Catholics counter persecution with hope, says bishops' human rights director](https://www.osvnews.com/pakistan-catholics-counter-persecution-with-hope-says-bishops-human-rights-director/) - Catholics located in the northern and remote areas of Pakistan often experience particular difficulties "just to keep their religion."
- [The fate of Haitian migrants lies with the Senate](https://www.osvnews.com/the-fate-of-haitian-migrants-lies-with-the-senate/) - Why the Senate should vote "yes" on extending TPS protections for Haitians.
- [DOJ to join Dominicans' suit on NY gender identity law for long-term care facilities](https://www.osvnews.com/doj-to-join-dominicans-suit-on-ny-gender-identity-law-for-long-term-care-facilities/) - The Department of Justice has moved to become a co-plaintiff in a lawsuit against New York state filed by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne.
- [Religious freedom 'rooted in human dignity,' says expert ahead of US bishops' observance](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-freedom-rooted-in-human-dignity-says-expert-ahead-of-us-bishops-observance/) - 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," said one expert.
- [French bishops launch prayer novena ahead of key 'assisted-dying' vote](https://www.osvnews.com/french-bishops-launch-prayer-novena-ahead-of-key-assisted-dying-vote/) - "More than 1,800 amendments have been filed and could still be discussed to ensure the protection of the most vulnerable people."
- [OSV News wins 13 Catholic Media Awards, sweeps one-shot national newswriting category](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-wins-13-catholic-media-awards-sweeps-one-shot-national-newswriting-category/) - OSV News swept the category for one-shot national news writing at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards ceremony, taking home 13 awards overall.
- [Despite land transfer, Apache Stronghold continues effort to protect sacred Arizona site](https://www.osvnews.com/despite-land-transfer-apache-stronghold-continues-effort-to-protect-sacred-arizona-site/) - "There are still four active lawsuits challenging continued construction of the mine and challenging the land transfer and trying to get it rescinded."
- [Religious, civic leaders join Pope Leo for Liberty Medal award ceremony](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-civic-leaders-join-pope-leo-for-liberty-medal-award-ceremony/) - The National Constitution Center will bestow its Liberty Medal on Pope Leo July 3 during a public ceremony outside its location at Independence Mall.
- [The wisdom of wanting to be little](https://www.osvnews.com/the-wisdom-of-wanting-to-be-little/) - Perhaps in reading this Sunday's gospel, maybe you will think of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux too.
- [World's conflicts are 'fed' more readily than people, Pope Leo XIV says](https://www.osvnews.com/worlds-conflicts-are-fed-more-readily-than-people-pope-leo-xiv-says/) - Pope Leo said the WFP's commitment to those in need "resonates profoundly with the Catholic Church's mission to uphold human dignity."
- [Cardinal Pizzaballa prays in the cave where Jesus stopped with his mother](https://www.osvnews.com/cardinal-pizzaballa-prayed-in-the-cave-where-jesus-stopped-with-his-mother/) - The Church of Our Lady of the Mount commemorating the Virgin Mary is located next to a Catholic school that aids orphans and disabled children.
- [As fuel shortages deepen Cuba's humanitarian crisis, nuns struggle to sustain ministries](https://www.osvnews.com/as-fuel-shortages-deepen-cubas-humanitarian-crisis-nuns-struggle-to-sustain-ministries/) - Fuel is one of many essentials the U.S. is stopping from entering Cuba as it seeks to bring the government to its knees and create regime change.
- [Pope Leo venerates heart of Mother Cabrini, calls for more missionaries like her](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-venerates-heart-of-mother-cabrini-calls-for-more-missionaries-like-her/) - Pope Leo XIV venerated the heart of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen ever canonized a saint, during a visit June 20 to her hometown in Italy.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given June 21, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-angelus-address-given-june-21-2026/) - The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given June 21, 2026, at St. Peter's Square.
- [Pope Leo prays at St. Augustine's tomb in Pavia, calling all to be signs of Jesus' love](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-prays-at-st-augustines-tomb-in-pavia-calling-all-to-be-signs-of-jesus-love/) - Pope Leo XIV knelt in prayer at the tomb of St. Augustine June 20, returning to the basilica where he once guided the late Pope Benedict XVI.
- [Pope Leo XIV tells American teens true joy isn't found in 'endless scrolling' on social media](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-tells-american-teens-true-joy-isnt-found-in-endless-scrolling-on-social-media/) - Pope Leo XIV has a message for American teens gathered at the Steubenville Youth Conferences about where true joy is to be found.
- [New Mexico diocese fights to save Mount Cristo Rey from 'desecration' for border wall](https://www.osvnews.com/new-mexico-diocese-fights-to-save-mount-cristo-rey-from-desecration-for-border-wall/) - A New Mexico diocese says Trump administration plans to seize part of Mount Cristo Rey for a border wall violates Catholic religious liberty in a legal filing.
- [Catholic leaders hope end to Iran war is near after Trump, Iran reach agreement](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-leaders-hope-end-to-iran-war-is-near-after-trump-iran-reach-agreement/) - Catholic leaders expressed cautious optimism about an end to the conflict in the Middle East after the signing of a tentative framework to end the Iran war.
- [Washington Roundup: US-Iran MOU begins; SCOTUS takes up ICE bond hearings; FDA abortion suit filing](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-us-iran-mou-begins-scotus-takes-up-ice-bond-hearings-fda-abortion-suit-filing/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The Trump administration signed a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with Iranian officials, a tentative framework to end the war in Iran, but uncertainty remained about an end to the conflict. The same week, the U.S. Supreme Court took up a case concerning hearings for noncitizens in immigration detention, while Louisiana continued
- [Chicago Catholic's longtime photo editor wins CMA's St. Francis de Sales Award](https://www.osvnews.com/chicago-catholics-longtime-photo-editor-wins-cmas-st-francis-de-sales-award/) - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (OSV News) -- Karen Callaway, longtime photo editor for the Chicago Catholic, received the 2026 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Media Association at a luncheon on the final day of its annual conference June 16-19 in Atlantic City. It is the highest award the CMA presents to an individual for
- [Juneteenth 'calls us forward,' while urging repentance for sin of racism, say bishops](https://www.osvnews.com/juneteenth-calls-us-forward-while-urging-repentance-for-sin-of-racism-say-bishops/) - Juneteenth "challenges us as individuals, as a society, and as the church, to renew our commitment to human dignity, racial justice, reconciliation, and peace."
- [Communion, presence and listening mark Pope Leo's communications style, say experts](https://www.osvnews.com/communion-presence-and-listening-mark-pope-leos-communications-style-say-experts/) - Pope Leo's communications style is about "discovering God in ourselves and one another," reflecting the pope's deeply held Augustinian charism.
- [Panel: Juneteenth, nation's 250th anniversary shines light on work that remains to address racism in US](https://www.osvnews.com/panel-nations-250th-anniversary-shines-light-on-work-that-remains-to-address-racism-in-us/) - The U.S. historical narrative is problematic when the role of African Americans in building the country is not acknowledged, said panelist Diann Rust-Tierney.
- [Archbishop John Hughes: A new breed of bishop for the 19th century](https://www.osvnews.com/archbishop-john-hughes-a-new-breed-of-bishop-for-the-19th-century/) - Editor’s note: This is part of a series exploring the lives of Great American Catholics ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration. (OSV News) -- How typical of Archbishop John Hughes -- still getting people mad at him 15 years after his death. This time the issue was St. Patrick's Cathedral, today perhaps the
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- [Father Isaac Hecker: Father of American evangelization](https://www.osvnews.com/father-isaac-hecker-father-of-american-evangelization/) - Editor’s note: This is part of a series exploring the lives of Great American Catholics ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration. (OSV News) -- In late spring or early summer of 1842, Isaac Hecker had a vision. Standing beside him, so it seemed, was "a beautiful angelic pure being" whose presence gave him
- [Orestes Brownson: A spiritual seeker turned prominent Catholic intellectual 'bomb-thrower'](https://www.osvnews.com/orestes-brownson-a-spiritual-seeker-turned-prominent-catholic-intellectual-bomb-thrower/) - Editor’s note: This is part of a series exploring the lives of Great American Catholics ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration. (OSV News) -- At the very least, Orestes Brownson would have regarded it as odd. At the worst, he might have gotten hopping mad. By the end of his life, Brownson, who
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- [Pope Leo XIV's common ministry with Mother Cabrini: a heart for migrants and refugees](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xivs-common-ministry-with-mother-cabrini-a-heart-for-migrants-and-refugees/) - "I don't know if it's a particular devotion to her as a saint, but she represents, for the church, the church's embrace of immigrants."
- [Meet the first American bishop](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-the-first-american-bishop/) - (OSV News) -- Who is Bishop John Carroll? We may not hear much about him today, but he was the first bishop of the United States, the father of American Catholicism and a highly regarded patriot of the American Revolution. Father Carroll has been credited with influencing the words of the First Amendment to the
- [COMECE president says new EU migrant regulations raise ethical concerns](https://www.osvnews.com/comece-president-says-new-eu-migrant-regulations-raise-ethical-concerns/) - "Migration is not merely a matter of procedures, statistics or border management. It concerns human beings: women, men and children."
- [Mother Cabrini: First U.S. citizen canonized a saint dedicated life to New York's Italian immigrants](https://www.osvnews.com/mother-cabrini-first-u-s-citizen-canonized-a-saint-dedicated-life-to-new-yorks-italian-immigrants/) - Editor's note: This is part of a series exploring the lives of Great American Catholics ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. (OSV News) -- Before the great wave of Hispanic immigration that swept the U.S. in the last several decades, historians spoke of four main periods of Catholic immigration linked to four ethnic
- [Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation](https://www.osvnews.com/archbishop-john-carroll-a-catholic-bridge-builder-in-a-fledgling-nation/) - Editor's note: This is part of a series exploring the lives of Great American Catholics ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. (OSV News) -- As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the 13 former British colonies were being transformed into the United States, American Catholics faced an obvious, urgent challenge: to
- [Pew: Most US Catholics view pope favorably, say Trump has been too critical of him](https://www.osvnews.com/pew-most-us-catholics-view-pope-favorably-say-trump-has-been-too-critical-of-him/) - Fifty-one percent of Catholics said Trump has been too critical of Leo, far more than the share that said Trump hasn't been critical enough at just 4%
- [Tickets for Sheen beatification available week of June 22](https://www.osvnews.com/tickets-for-archbishop-sheen-beatification-related-events-available-week-of-june-22/) - Tickets for the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen beatification Sept. 24 in St. Louis and other related events will be available starting the week of June 22.
- [OSV News' Gretchen Crowe named OSV publisher, will continue as editor-in-chief](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-gretchen-crowe-named-osv-publisher-will-continue-as-editor-in-chief/) - Under Crowe's leadership, OSV News has grown into a trusted source of Catholic journalism serving diocesan, national and international media clients.
- [The human error](https://www.osvnews.com/the-human-error/) - Disability or not, every human person has limitations. And disability or not, every human person has inherent dignity.
- [Vance's new book 'Communion' details his religious and political conversions](https://www.osvnews.com/vances-new-book-communion-details-his-religious-and-political-conversions/) - 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 atheist to Christian again as a Catholic; from Appalachia to Washington; from a vocal skeptic of President Donald Trump to his running mate. Vance joined the Catholic
- [Pope Leo XIV meets Peru's president, discusses possible November visit](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-meets-perus-president-discusses-possible-november-visit/) - A papal visit to Peru could span eight to 10 days in early November, with planned stops in Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa and Cusco.
- [AI models overlook religion, but also favor some faiths -- including Catholicism](https://www.osvnews.com/ai-models-overlook-religion-but-also-favor-some-faiths-including-catholicism/) - One research paper identified what it called the "omissive bias" displayed by large language models with respect to religion.
- ['Be artisans of true peace,' Pope Leo XIV tells Hebrew University of Jerusalem board](https://www.osvnews.com/be-artisans-of-true-peace-pope-leo-xiv-tells-hebrew-university-of-jerusalem-board/) - "Universities must constantly work to ensure that opportunities for meaningful encounters remain available," Pope Leo said.
- [In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe](https://www.osvnews.com/in-spain-pope-leo-xiv-shared-a-message-of-human-dignity-for-all-of-europe/) - When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on June 6, many expected a successful papal trip. Few expected what unfolded over the following week.
- [Fashion interest in nuns' habits opens door to Broadway for theater professor](https://www.osvnews.com/fashion-interest-in-nuns-habits-opens-door-to-broadway-for-theater-professor/) - The work is not about costumes -- "It's about fashion history. It's about women's history, and about Catholic heritage."
- [Mother Tallon's care for under-catechized and lapsed Catholics persists in religious community](https://www.osvnews.com/mother-mary-teresa-tallons-care-for-under-catechized-and-lapsed-catholics-persists-in-religious-community/) - Mother Tallon believed every person is called to holiness, and her way of life and love for God continues to impact the world today through her sisters.
- [Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood cause of Mother Mary Teresa Tallon](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-advances-sainthood-cause-of-mother-mary-teresa-tallon/) - "Even as a girl, she was seen to be magnetic, compelling and persuasive. People were drawn to her fervor and enthusiasm, especially for the things of God."
- [Finding 'heaven in your home': Trinity community groups build faith and family](https://www.osvnews.com/finding-heaven-in-your-home-trinity-community-groups-build-faith-and-family/) - "The number one thing was yearning for community. The Trinity House groups directly address this crisis of loneliness in our culture, alienation."
- [As DeWine announces death penalty opposition, Catholic advocates urge further action](https://www.osvnews.com/as-dewine-announces-death-penalty-opposition-catholic-advocates-urge-further-action/) - "It is impossible today to make the case that the death penalty is a deterrent," DeWine said. "I no longer believe the death penalty is a deterrent to murder."
- ['Faith in action': Over 5,000 volunteers in San Diego pack 2 million meals for those in need](https://www.osvnews.com/faith-in-action-over-5000-volunteers-in-san-diego-pack-2-million-meals-for-those-in-need/) - Volunteers entering the school grounds were greeted by a large banner with the Gospel passage in Matthew 25: "For I was hungry and you gave me food."
- [Bishops mark 'sobering anniversary' of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-mark-sobering-anniversary-of-canada-euthanasia-law-call-faithful-to-action/) - Canadian bishops urge prayers call "for the conversion of hearts and minds away from this practice" of euthanasia and assisted suicide.
- [The friendship crisis beneath the loneliness epidemic](https://www.osvnews.com/the-friendship-crisis-beneath-the-loneliness-epidemic/) - Many of us are surrounded by people, yet deeply unknown. We have hundreds of contacts stored in our phones but very few people we trust with our fears.
- [Pope says Church 'must move forward' if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-says-church-must-move-forward-if-sspx-proceeds-with-illicit-ordinations/) - Pope Leo also expressed his optimism about the recent deal to end the war in Iran that is expected to be signed June 19 in Switzerland.
- [Catholic expert commends Anthropic for global call to slow down AI, check values](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-expert-commends-anthropic-for-global-call-to-slow-down-ai-check-values/) - Recursive self-improvement is "effectively the creation of an automated AI engineer, or many, many, many automated AI engineers."
- [Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-reflects-on-spain-trip-says-migration-concerns-call-for-christians-to-reread-the-gospel/) - Throughout his trip to Spain, Pope Leo said the service of the papacy is to promote communion, dialogue and unity through diversity.
- [The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II](https://www.osvnews.com/the-father-behind-the-pope-how-karol-wojtyla-sr-helped-shape-st-john-paul-ii/) - WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) -- Karol Wojtyla Sr., the father of the future St. John Paul II, raised his son alone after the death of his wife, leaving an enduring example of fatherhood rooted in faith, sacrifice and daily presence which helped shape one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. "The key influence
- [Cardinal Camillo Ruini, influential voice of the Italian Church, dies at 95](https://www.osvnews.com/cardinal-camillo-ruini-influential-voice-of-the-italian-church-dies-at-95/) - ROME (OSV News) -- Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the influential Italian churchman who shaped Catholic life in Italy for nearly two decades as both vicar of Rome and president of the Italian bishops' conference, died June 16 in Rome. He was 95. Cardinal Ruini's death was confirmed by the Diocese of Rome in a statement that said
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given June 17, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-june-17-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given June 17 in St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! Today, I would like to share some reflections on the Apostolic Journey I made last week to Spain, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, the Abbey of
- [US military archbishop mourns victims of B-52 plane crash](https://www.osvnews.com/us-military-archbishop-mourns-victims-of-b-52-plane-crash/) - (OSV News) -- The head of the nation's Catholic archdiocese for the armed forces expressed his condolences after eight persons were killed June 15 when a strategic bomber crashed during a test flight at a U.S. base in California. "Certainly, the bishops, priests, religious, and staff of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, join me
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage includes boardwalk evangelization along Atlantic shore](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-includes-boardwalk-evangelization-along-atlantic-shore/) - "I said, 'We're out here praying for people, praying for unity, brother,' and one quickly and hastily responded, 'Can we pray for me right now, please?'"
- [Chicago Catholics in sorrow and shock over cross-burning at popular park](https://www.osvnews.com/chicago-catholics-in-sorrow-and-shock-over-cross-burning-at-popular-park/) - The incident, with its menacing racist undertones, drew strong public condemnation from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago.
- [Homeboy Industries, Georgetown public policy school team up for $100 million fund drive](https://www.osvnews.com/homeboy-industries-georgetown-public-policy-school-team-up-for-100-million-fund-drive/) - Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington now has a relationship with a $100 million fundraising campaign to expand Homeboy Industries, the acclaimed Los Angeles gang-intervention program.
- [How to follow Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/how-to-follow-christ/) - This Sunday's Gospel offers all of us a simple but bold reminder that discipleship isn't easy. It entails risk. It involves sacrifice. And it demands courage.
- [Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/pew-more-governments-cracking-down-on-religion-with-spikes-in-religious-hostility-in-2023/) - A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available.
- [Papal Spain trip: 2.5 million participants, revenue over $174 million, spiritual boost priceless](https://www.osvnews.com/papal-spain-trip-2-5-million-participants-revenue-over-174-million-spiritual-boost-priceless/) - "It was an apostolic journey in which the Word was proclaimed, the liturgy was celebrated, and the charity of the Church was exalted."
- [Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-praises-newly-beatified-salesian-martyrs-killed-for-their-fidelity-to-christ/) - "All were beatified as martyrs, as victims of the persecution by totalitarian regimes because of their fidelity to Christ," Pope Leo XIV said.
- [Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-and-iran-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-war-but-obstacles-to-peace-remain/) - A framework has been reached for a deal to end the Iran war, but a Catholic expert in peacekeeping said key obstacles remain even amid cause for optimism.
- ['Communion': JD Vance's spiritual memoir released as 2028 race heats up](https://www.osvnews.com/communion-jd-vances-spiritual-memoir-released-as-2028-race-heats-up/) - (OSV News) -- On June 16, Vice President JD Vance will release his second book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" (HarperCollins). As a presumed 2028 U.S. presidential candidate, the timing couldn't be more critical for Vance, who joined the Catholic Church in 2019. OSV News recently spoke with acclaimed presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, co-author
- [Deacons say encouragement from family, clergy plays decisive role in answering vocational call](https://www.osvnews.com/deacons-say-encouragement-from-family-clergy-plays-decisive-role-in-answering-vocational-call/) - What compels men to listen and follow Jesus Christ's call to become permanent deacons in 2026? The common thread among three deacons is a love of service.
- [Illinois diocese, pregnancy center appeal for right to hire in line with pro-life beliefs](https://www.osvnews.com/illinois-diocese-pregnancy-center-appeal-for-right-to-hire-in-line-with-pro-life-beliefs/) - "We must have the freedom to follow and express our convictions without government interference," said Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield.
- [World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico](https://www.osvnews.com/world-cup-kicks-off-amid-passion-protests-in-mexico/) - "Sport should not be a distraction" from injustices but rather an "opportunity to put our differences at the service of justice, truth, and peace."
- [Pope Leo XIV approves new statutes for child protection commission](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-approves-new-statutes-for-child-protection-commission/) - The pope approved the statutes May 20 during an audience with the Vatican secretary of state and adopted them on a trial basis for three years.
- [Catholic, Orthodox leaders condemn Russian attack on Kyiv cathedral](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-orthodox-leaders-condemn-russian-attack-on-kyiv-cathedral/) - Catholic and Orthodox leaders are expressing shock and outrage after a Russian drone strike heavily damaged a historic monastery complex in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a cathedral set ablaze.
- [Jérôme Lejeune's legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist](https://www.osvnews.com/jerome-lejeunes-legacy-endures-as-france-celebrates-100th-birthday-of-the-geneticist/) - In 1958 Lejeune identified that an extra chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome, a breakthrough that transformed modern genetics.
- [At Tenerife, Pope Leo urges traffickers to stop and repent, or face divine justice](https://www.osvnews.com/at-tenerife-pope-leo-urges-traffickers-to-stop-and-repent-or-face-divine-justice/) - On the final day of his apostolic visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV issued a scathing rebuke to human traffickers and those exploiting vulnerable people, demanding they "stop," "repent," and make amends.
- [With focus on Sacred Heart, bishops make moves to strengthen Church's mission at spring assembly](https://www.osvnews.com/with-focus-on-sacred-heart-bishops-make-moves-to-strengthen-churchs-mission-at-spring-assembly/) - The plenary was animated by the bishops' consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a June 11 Mass at an Orlando Marian basilica shrine.
- [The heart of the matter](https://www.osvnews.com/the-heart-of-the-matter/) - A talk by Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, on how the Sacred Heart of Jesus builds communities, was a tour de force on living with the love of the Sacred Heart.
- [US bishops approve updates to landmark child protection policies](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-consider-updates-to-landmark-child-protection-policies/) - The U.S. Catholic bishops approved several updates to their landmark document on protection policies for children and minors.
- [Washington Roundup: Trump seeks off-ramp for Iran war; pro-lifers seek Planned Parenthood defund](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-trump-seeks-off-ramp-for-iran-war-pro-lifers-seek-planned-parenthood-defund/) - Pope Leo XIV is among the world leaders who have criticized the U.S. conflict with Iran and called for peace in the region.
- [Papal plane remains in Spain: Pope Leo's return flight to Rome delayed by mechanical problems](https://www.osvnews.com/papal-plane-remains-in-spain-pope-leos-return-flight-to-rome-delayed-by-mechanical-problems/) - After passengers had been seated for an hour and a half, the captain came on the intercom: There had been "an incident with one of the aircraft systems."
- [Religious liberty 'the cornerstone of any just society,' Pope Leo says in message to Becket gala](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-liberty-the-cornerstone-of-any-just-society-pope-leo-says-in-message-to-becket-gala/) - PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV called the right to religious freedom "the cornerstone of any just society" in a message to a religious liberty law firm delivered June 11, underscoring religious liberty as especially significant during celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American independence. At the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty's 2026 Canterbury
- [Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person 'at the heart' of governance](https://www.osvnews.com/church-leaders-to-g7-leaders-place-the-human-person-at-the-heart-of-governance/) - Presidents of Catholic bishops' conferences of the G7 member states called on heads of state and government to root governance in human dignity.
- [Kids that stole the show in Spain: a curious boy, a blind guide and a girl with a rosary](https://www.osvnews.com/kids-that-stole-the-show-in-spain-a-curious-boy-a-blind-guide-and-a-girl-with-a-rosary/) - SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain (OSV News) -- During his seven days in Spain, Pope Leo XIV seemed to turn every popemobile route into an impromptu nursery procession, with children repeatedly stealing the spotlight -- reaching for blessings, hugs, rosaries and a few precious moments with the Holy Father. While organizers spent months preparing liturgies, speeches
- [Trump calls consecration of US 'poignant reminder' nation is guided by 'loving hand of God'](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-calls-consecration-of-us-poignant-reminder-nation-is-guided-by-loving-hand-of-god/) - President Donald Trump praised the U.S. bishops' consecration of the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for its 250th anniversary in a statement.
- [Bishops' spring public meeting culminates with charter vote, consecration to Sacred Heart](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-spring-public-meeting-culminates-with-charter-vote-consecration-to-sacred-heart/) - The second day of public sessions at the U.S. bishops' spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- [Child protection charter an 'ongoing project' committed to justice, say USCCB leaders](https://www.osvnews.com/child-protection-charter-an-ongoing-project-committed-to-justice-say-usccb-leaders/) - OSV News discussed forthcoming revisions of the bishops' "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" with Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond, Virginia, chair of the USCCB's Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People, and Deacon Bernie Nojadera, executive director of the USCCB's Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection.
- [Pope Leo: Whoever immerses in the Sacred Heart no longer lives for themselves](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-whoever-immerses-in-the-sacred-heart-no-longer-lives-for-themselves/) - (OSV News) -- At the final Mass of his visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV called on Christians to look beyond the allure of commerce and profit and instead embrace the vocation of hospitality and the wisdom that comes from the encounter with the vulnerable and the suffering. Celebrating the final Mass June 12 at the
- [US bishops urge action as housing crunch turns to crisis for families across the country](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-urge-action-as-housing-crunch-turns-to-crisis-for-families-across-the-country/) - The U.S. Catholic bishops are expressing significant concern about the affordable housing crisis and its consequences for families.
- [Tower of Jesus Christ inauguration: How Sagrada Família's breathtaking spectacle came to life](https://www.osvnews.com/tower-of-jesus-christ-inauguration-how-sagrada-familias-breathtaking-spectacle-came-to-life/) - The June 10 spectacle marking the centenary of Gaudí's death relied on some of the most advanced technology available. Yet its creators insist the evening's purpose was not to showcase innovation, but to honor the faith that inspired the architect known as "God's architect."
- [Bishops look to Our Lady of Guadalupe as evangelization model ahead of quincentennial](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-look-to-our-lady-of-guadalupe-as-evangelization-model-ahead-of-quincentennial/) - (OSV News) -- In preparation for the 500th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe's appearance to St. Juan Diego in five years, the dioceses of the U.S. will be participating in the Novena Intercontinental Guadalupana (Intercontinental Guadalupan Novena). Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose, California, chairman of the bishops' Subcommittee on Hispanic/Latino Affairs, addressed his fellow
- [Bishops consecrate United States to Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-consecrate-united-states-to-sacred-heart-of-jesus/) - The Sacred Heart reconciles divisions and transforms hardened hearts, says Archbishop Lori during the homily of the Mass of Consecration of the U.S. to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's Baltimore leg pays tribute to US founders, first cathedral](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimages-baltimore-leg-pays-tribute-to-us-founders-first-cathedral/) - BALTIMORE (OSV News) -- Carrying a golden monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, Father Michael DeAscanis paced his 227-step climb up downtown Baltimore's Washington Monument June 10, repeatedly praying one complete "Glory Be" for every 10 steps until he reached the top. The steady spiral ascent brought the priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore more than
- [Spiritual transformation can be found behind prison walls, bishops told](https://www.osvnews.com/spiritual-transformation-can-be-found-behind-prison-walls-bishops-told/) - When he was in formation as a seminarian, a young William Wack sought an apostolate for ministry that he admitted intimidated him: prison ministry.
- [How to watch the bishops consecrate the US to the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://www.osvnews.com/how-to-watch-the-bishops-consecrate-the-us-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/) - The U.S. bishops' Mass of consecration to the Sacred Heart will be livestreamed June 11 from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.
- [On Corpus Christi, US parishes show solidarity with migrants, refugees and urge their protection](https://www.osvnews.com/on-corpus-christi-us-parishes-show-solidarity-with-migrants-refugees-and-urge-their-protection/) - The Mass and procession in the capital were part of the Season of Faithful Witness rooted in prayer and Eucharistic devotion to show solidarity with immigrants.
- [For Father's Day, 7 saints who were fathers](https://www.osvnews.com/for-fathers-day-7-saints-who-were-fathers/) - There are many saints who were fathers from whom men leading families can learn and seek prayerful intercession.
- [Northern Ireland: Bishop denounces rioters stoking 'flames of racism' in Belfast](https://www.osvnews.com/northern-ireland-bishop-denounces-rioters-stoking-flames-of-racism-in-belfast/) - Bishop McGuckian said he was praying for Ogilvie's recovery, and paid tribute to his family's "appeal for calm as they support Stephen."
- [5 ways to foster devotion to the Sacred Heart](https://www.osvnews.com/5-ways-to-foster-devotion-to-the-sacred-heart/) - The following five practices are among the most common ways of initiating and perpetuating the devotion to the Sacred Heart.
- [Pope Leo tells trafficking survivors God recognizes their 'inestimable worth' during Canary Islands visit](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-tells-trafficking-survivors-god-recognizes-their-inestimable-worth-during-canary-islands-visit/) - Pope Leo delivered a powerful message to human trafficking survivors June 11 during the first stop of a two-day visit to Spain's Canary Islands, one of Europe's closest points of entry from the African coast.
- [Pope Leo blesses Sagrada Familia's Tower of Jesus, says beauty can lead people to God](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-blesses-sagrada-familias-tower-of-jesus-says-beauty-can-lead-people-to-god/) - BARCELONA, Spain (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica June 10, inaugurating the crowning spire that makes the iconic church the tallest Catholic church the world and urging people to lift their gaze to Christ "who alone reveals to us the truth about God
- [Child protection, sainthood causes, World Youth Day on US bishops' spring meeting agenda](https://www.osvnews.com/child-protection-sainthood-causes-world-youth-day-on-us-bishops-spring-meeting-agenda/) - ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) -- Headlining the June 10 public session of the U.S. bishops' spring plenary in Orlando were addresses by the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the new apostolic nuncio to the United States, along with a preliminary presentation on proposed updates to the bishops' landmark document on protection policies
- [Catholic higher education should form 'voices for the Church,' says scholar](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-higher-education-should-form-voices-for-the-church-says-scholar/) - (OSV News) -- The Catholic imagination needs to be reawakened in academic life to nurture leaders who can become "voices for the Catholic Church," a Catholic scientist advised the nation's bishops. Mathematical biologist Santiago Schnell, provost of Dartmouth University, addressed the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during their annual spring plenary, taking place June 10-12
- [Nuncio to US bishops: Truth of human heart comes from the heart of Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/nuncio-to-us-bishops-truth-of-human-heart-comes-from-the-heart-of-christ/) - ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) -- The new apostolic nuncio to the United States told the U.S. bishops June 10 their "generosity and collaboration" will assist him in carrying out his new mission "at the service of communion and peace." Those words were offered by Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia June 10 in his inaugural address as the
- [US bishops show support for local advancement of 2 American canonization causes](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-show-support-for-local-advancement-of-2-american-canonization-causes/) - The U.S. bishops gave a unanimous show of support to advance two American canonization causes: a pioneer missionary priest and an entrepreneur-turned-evangelist.
- [Human trafficking prevention advocates share World Cup challenges, opportunities](https://www.osvnews.com/human-trafficking-prevention-advocates-share-world-cup-challenges-opportunities/) - As the U.S. prepares to host the World Cup, faith leaders and others working to prevent human trafficking are seeking to raise awareness to prevent such abuse.
- [$70B immigration-enforcement funds exclude bishops-supported migrant protections](https://www.osvnews.com/70b-immigration-enforcement-funds-exclude-bishops-supported-migrant-protections/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- President Donald Trump signed legislation June 10 providing $70 billion to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol. Prior to the bill's passage, the U.S. bishops were among those who urged lawmakers to make immigration policy reforms aimed at protecting the dignity of migrants, such as efforts to
- [US bishops thank pope for encyclical and shining 'light of Gospel' on AI, tech advances](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-thank-pope-for-encyclical-and-shining-light-of-gospel-on-ai-tech-advances/) - The U.S. bishops in a message to Pope Leo XIV June 10 thanked him for his new encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas" and for shining "the light of the Gospel" on AI.
- [Church must 'put out into the deep,' offer hope in Christ to all, says USCCB president](https://www.osvnews.com/church-must-put-out-into-the-deep-offer-hope-in-christ-to-all-says-usccb-president/) - Archbishop Coakley said he was "especially pleased to recognize the impact" of the USCCB's special message on migration, released last November.
- ['Peace cannot be attained without mercy,' Pope Leo tells global congress in  Lithuania's capital](https://www.osvnews.com/peace-cannot-be-attained-without-mercy-pope-leo-tells-global-congress-in-lithuanias-capital/) - Catholics from around the world gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, for the sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy.
- [Pope Leo XIV entrusts his ministry to Our Lady of Montserrat](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-entrusts-his-ministry-to-our-lady-of-montserrat/) - "La Moreneta has always accompanied me. Thank you, Catalonia, for your faith," the pope said, while revealing a personal connection to the Marian devotion.
- [Don't let painful past overshadow hopeful future, pope tells Barcelona inmates](https://www.osvnews.com/dont-let-painful-past-overshadow-hopeful-future-pope-tells-barcelona-inmates/) - Amid the loneliness and despair of life behind bars, God continues to love and encourage the imprisoned to not let the sorrows of their past deter them from the hope of a better future, Pope Leo XIV told prisoners in Barcelona.
- [Pope Leo speaks with suicide survivor about mental health, hope in Christ in Barcelona stadium event](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-speaks-with-suicide-survivor-about-mental-health-hope-in-christ-in-barcelona-stadium-event/) - On his first day in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV told a crowd of tens of thousands that God does not abandon those who suffer, even when his presence feels most distant.
- [Benito meets Leo: Bad Bunny's private audience with Pope Leo XIV in Madrid](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-briefly-meets-bad-bunny-in-madrid/) - A Vatican spokesperson confirmed the meeting at Madrid's famous Bernabéu soccer stadium to reporters June 9.
- [Newly renovated center brings 'The Rosary Priest' message to a new generation](https://www.osvnews.com/newly-renovated-center-brings-the-rosary-priest-message-to-a-new-generation/) - The faithful have a revitalized opportunity to again encounter -- or meet for the first time -- the dynamic Holy Cross Father on track to sainthood.
- [Lego announces new set designed after Spain's Sagrada Família basilica](https://www.osvnews.com/lego-announces-new-set-designed-after-spains-sagrada-familia-basilica/) - BILLUND, Denmark (OSV News) -- To commemorate the centennial year of the death of famed architect Antoni Gaudí, who designed Spain's Sagrada Família basilica, The Lego Group announced June 4 the release of a new model kit of the church, calling it one of the world's "most recognizable and ambitious" buildings. The announcement came shortly before
- [Christian harassment cases rise in Israel as advocates urge victims to report incidents](https://www.osvnews.com/christian-harassment-cases-rise-in-israel-as-advocates-urge-victims-to-report-incidents/) - JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- There has been a sharp rise in reported harassment against Christians in Israel, according to new data presented June 4 by the Religious Freedom Data Center. Founder Yisca Harani said more than 88 incidents have already been documented this year, including 63 in the second quarter alone, putting 2026 on pace
- [Pope Leo XIV arrives in Barcelona on eve of Gaudí's 100th death anniversary](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-in-barcelona-on-eve-of-gaudis-100th-death-anniversary/) - Nearly 100 years after the death of "God's architect" Antoni Gaudí, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Barcelona on June 9 for a two-day visit to the Catalan capital.
- [Pope Leo's encyclical a call to 'recover the mystery' of humans, says Eastern Catholic scholar](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-encyclical-a-call-to-recover-the-mystery-of-humans-says-eastern-catholic-scholar/) - The Eastern Catholic perspective on the encyclical is crucial to understanding Pope Leo's call to ground artificial intelligence in God-given human dignity.
- [Pope Leo scores with 80,000 Spanish Catholics in Real Madrid soccer stadium](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-scores-with-80000-spanish-catholics-in-real-madrid-soccer-stadium/) - "Behold the Church, dear brothers and sisters! Behold the music of the Gospel, with its compelling rhythm," the pope told the crowd.
- [In Washington, National Eucharistic Pilgrimage includes national blessing, downtown procession](https://www.osvnews.com/in-washington-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-includes-national-blessing-downtown-procession/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- While flashy events are planned in the U.S. capital for the Independence Day weekend, a prayerful commemoration of the United States' 250th anniversary unfolded June 5-6 as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage came to Washington to renew and deepen faith in Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The pilgrimage included a special blessing of
- [Pope Leo jokes AI still thinks Francis is pope -- and draws a lesson out of it](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-jokes-ai-still-thinks-francis-is-pope-and-draws-a-lesson-out-of-it/) - Unlike digital systems, the pope said, the Gospel's algorithm leads believers, including bishops, to love people and to accompany them.
- [Pope Leo to visit France in September](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-to-visit-france-in-september/) - The visit will be the first time a pope has traveled to France on an official papal state visit since Pope Benedict XVI in 2008
- [Pope meets with six clergy abuse victims in Madrid](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-meets-with-six-clergy-abuse-victims-in-madrid/) - (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV met with several survivors of sexual abuse in an hourlong meeting in which he listened to their experiences and their proposals on how the Catholic Church can promote safety and healing for victims, the Vatican said. According to a statement released by the Vatican press office June 8, six
- [US State Department awards CRS a disaster response assistance grant](https://www.osvnews.com/us-state-department-awards-crs-a-disaster-response-assistance-grant/) - "CRS is grateful for the opportunity to reach more people affected by crisis, at a time when humanitarian needs far exceed available resources."
- [Consecration 101: What the bishops' upcoming consecration of the US to the Sacred Heart means](https://www.osvnews.com/consecration-101-what-the-bishops-upcoming-consecration-of-the-us-to-the-sacred-heart-means/) - (OSV News) -- In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 11 during their spring plenary assembly in Orlando, Florida. The act of consecration is a significant matter. But what does it really mean to consecrate
- [Pope Leo highlights faith's role in Europe's soul as he shares stage with Antonio Banderas](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-highlights-faiths-role-in-europes-soul-as-he-shares-stage-with-antonio-banderas/) - Addressing artists, educators, business leaders and athletes, Pope Leo argued that modern society struggles to preserve the soul of what it creates.
- [Why the bishops are consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://www.osvnews.com/why-the-bishops-are-consecrating-the-united-states-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/) - On June 11, bishops of the United States will gather to consecrate the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- [Pope Leo's Corpus Christi Mass and procession in Madrid draw 1.2 million](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-corpus-christi-mass-and-procession-in-madrid-draws-1-2-million/) - Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and led a Eucharistic procession through the heart of the Spanish capital June 7 for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, the liturgical feast celebrating the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
- [Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness in landmark parliament speech](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-calls-defense-of-life-the-measure-of-a-nations-moral-greatness-in-landmark-parliament-speech/) - Pope Leo XIV made history June 8 as the first pope to address Spain’s parliament, receiving a seven-minute standing ovation after a speech that tackled some of the country’s most divisive issues, including abortion, migration, euthanasia, religious freedom and the role of faith in public life.
- [Religious sister describes her journey through kidney failure, her hope for the gift of life](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-sister-describes-her-journey-through-kidney-failure-her-hope-for-the-gift-of-life/) - Kidney failure "has prevented me from traveling to Vietnam, Peru and Cuba to serve as a missionary to the poor there, which brings me great joy."
- ['Be human as Christ is,' Pope Leo XIV tells half a million youth in Madrid](https://www.osvnews.com/be-human-as-christ-is-pope-leo-xiv-tells-half-a-million-youth-in-madrid/) - "Yes, be human: men and women of flesh and blood! Not mere appearances, but trustworthy faces," Pope Leo urged youth in Madrid.
- [It's 'all celebration' as Sister Blandina's sainthood cause advances](https://www.osvnews.com/its-all-celebration-as-sister-blandinas-sainthood-cause-advances/) - (OSV News) -- A religious sister who immigrated to the U.S. as a child and became known as the "fastest nun in the West" is edging a step closer to possible canonization. Theological consultants for the Vatican's Dicastery for the Causes of Saints have unanimously voted to advance the case of Servant of God Sister Blandina
- [Bishop of Quelimane, Mozambique, shot dead at his residence](https://www.osvnews.com/bishop-of-quelimane-mozambique-shot-dead-at-his-residence/) - Archbishop Inácio Saúre of Nampula, president of the Mozambique bishops' conference, said he received the news "with profound sorrow."
- [Catholic Church has message for everyone, pope says before landing in Spain](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-church-has-message-for-everyone-pope-says-before-landing-in-spain/) - Young people who are "looking for something more," the pope said, often have grown up without a "spiritual dimension in their lives."
- [Pope Leo arrives in Spain, urges end to polarization and 'renewed fidelity to the Gospel'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-arrives-in-spain-urges-end-to-polarization-and-renewed-fidelity-to-the-gospel/) - Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain June 6, invoking Saints Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross and Ignatius of Loyola as spiritual guides for the polarized country as it navigates profound social tensions.
- [Indigenous, Church leaders hold 'knowledge-sharing' meeting on 'Doctrine of Discovery'](https://www.osvnews.com/indigenous-church-leaders-hold-knowledge-sharing-meeting-on-doctrine-of-discovery/) - The dicasteries for Culture and Education and for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Canadian Catholic bishops' conference co-sponsored the meeting.
- [Beyond the buzzer: sisters, spirit and the NBA Finals](https://www.osvnews.com/beyond-the-buzzer-sisters-spirit-and-the-nba-finals/) - "The goal is not to be 'Spurs Nuns,'" but to be "consecrated women religious dedicated to helping the young and the poor," Sister Bernadette said.
- [Washington Roundup: House rebukes Iran war; Senate approves immigration enforcement bill](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-house-rebukes-iran-war-senate-approves-immigration-enforcement-bill/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution on June 3 rebuking the conflict in Iran. The same week, the Senate approved legislation providing another $70 billion for an immigration enforcement bill the U.S. bishops expressed concern to lawmakers about, and President Donald Trump said he will nominate Acting Attorney
- [Experts see pope's June parliament address as call for unity in polarized Spain](https://www.osvnews.com/experts-see-popes-june-parliament-address-as-call-for-unity-in-polarized-spain/) - Pope Leo's address will be significant not only because he heads the Church but because " he is recognized worldwide as a moral and spiritual guide."
- [Gaudí's hidden dimension: Visionary Sagrada Familia's architect was a giant of faith](https://www.osvnews.com/gaudis-hidden-dimension-visionary-sagrada-familias-architect-was-a-giant-of-faith/) - Gaudí's story is inseparable from the basilica that became the mission of his life.
- [Sacraments administered by convicted priest still valid, 'prayers focus on victims,' says bishop](https://www.osvnews.com/sacraments-administered-by-convicted-priest-still-valid-prayers-focus-on-victims-says-bishop/) - (OSV News) -- A Texas bishop is assuring the faithful their sacraments remain valid after the priest who administered them was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexual assaults of several women in his spiritual care -- with the criminal trial allegedly revealing information unreported to the diocese. Life Sentence Handed Down Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of
- [6 things to know about the Sacred Heart devotion](https://www.osvnews.com/6-things-to-know-about-the-sacred-heart-devotion/) - In one vision, Jesus asked St. Margaret Mary to establish a Church feast day to honor his Sacred Heart -- the solemnity falls on June 12 this year.
- [Corpus Christi a reminder of the strength of life over death, Jerusalem patriarch says](https://www.osvnews.com/corpus-christi-a-reminder-of-the-strength-of-life-over-death-jerusalem-patriarch-says/) - (OSV News) -- The celebration of Corpus Christi in the land where Jesus lived, died and rose from the dead serves as a reminder that the gift of life does not come from human efforts but only from God, said the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem. In his homily during a June 4 Mass at the Church
- [Pope Leo's summer spiritual reading list recommendation: 'The Practice of the Presence of God'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xivs-summer-spiritual-reading-list-recommendation-the-practice-of-the-presence-of-god/) - "The Practice of the Presence of God" is now making impressive devotional waves more than three centuries after it was written.
- [At Madrid building dubbed 'Our Lady of Communications,' Pope Leo will bridge faith, modernity](https://www.osvnews.com/at-madrid-building-dubbed-our-lady-of-communications-pope-leo-will-bridge-faith-modernity/) - MADRID (OSV News) -- The Palacio de Cibeles was built so that messages could cross a growing city. Now, on June 7, it will become the place where a different kind of message is sent -- this time not by telegraph, but by a pope standing at the heart of Madrid, before leading the body of
- [Ukraine: Nuncio hopes for peace after Zelenskyy calls for talks with Putin](https://www.osvnews.com/ukraine-nuncio-hopes-for-peace-after-zelenskyy-calls-for-talks-with-putin/) - The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine expressed his support for initiatives that will lead to the end of war following the release of an open letter by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling for peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [Cardinal McElroy removes priest from exorcism ministry over UFO, demon comments on social media](https://www.osvnews.com/cardinal-mcelroy-removes-msgr-rossetti-from-exorcism-ministry-over-ufo-demon-comments-on-social-media/) - Cardinal Robert W. McElroy has removed Msgr. Stephen Rossetti from his exorcism ministry in the Archdiocese of Washington, citing concerns over the cleric's recent social media statements "linking UFOs to demonic presence."
- [All on board: Meet the pilot who will fly Pope Leo XIV to Barcelona](https://www.osvnews.com/all-on-board-meet-the-pilot-who-will-fly-pope-leo-xiv-to-barcelona/) - Pablo Martínez will pilot the flight carrying Pope Leo XIV from Madrid to Barcelona during the pope's upcoming trip to Spain and the Canary Islands.
- [Report: 2 former University of Notre Dame rectors sexually abused students](https://www.osvnews.com/report-2-former-university-of-notre-dame-rectors-sexually-abused-students/) - (OSV News) -- An independent report shows that two priests who oversaw University of Notre Dame residence halls sexually abused several students during their tenure in the 1980s and 1990s, with both continuing their abuse in parish settings after leaving the school. The findings also highlight key issues recently named by the nation's Catholic bishops
- [Poll: Pope has high favorability rating after AI encyclical; Trump dips over inflation, war in Iran](https://www.osvnews.com/poll-pope-has-high-favorability-rating-after-ai-encyclical-trump-dips-over-inflation-war-in-iran/) - The poll found the U.S.-born Pope Leo had the highest net favorability rating of a group of public figures they polled at plus-37 percentage points.
- [Meet the man whose incredible recovery could lead to military chaplain's sainthood](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-the-man-whose-incredible-recovery-could-lead-to-military-chaplains-sainthood/) - "He's been around me in one way or another my whole life," the 37-year-old from Colwich, Kansas, told OSV News. "And I never knew it."
- [Absence of USAID, misinformation are among key challenges as CRS fights Ebola spread](https://www.osvnews.com/absence-of-usaid-misinformation-are-among-key-challenges-as-crs-fights-ebola-spread/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- As international health officials warn the Ebola outbreak in central Africa had a "big head start," Catholic Relief Services, the overseas relief and development arm of the Catholic Church in the U.S., is among the groups seeking to stop the spread of the highly fatal disease. The outbreak in Congo, stretching into
- [Flowers, stadiums, Banderas and jamón: Spain is ready to welcome Pope Leo XIV](https://www.osvnews.com/flowers-stadiums-banderas-and-jamon-spain-is-ready-to-welcome-pope-leo-xiv/) - At Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Pope Leo will meet thousands of Catholics from across the archdiocese, showcasing the many faces of the local Church.
- [Steaks, barbecue and shared blessings at play in bishops' Stanley Cup wager](https://www.osvnews.com/steaks-barbecue-and-shared-blessings-at-play-in-bishops-stanley-cup-wager/) - (OSV News) -- As the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet in the Stanley Cup Final, two Catholic bishops are taking part in a friendly wager featuring regional foods tied to their dioceses. The matchup carries added significance for fans in both markets. The Carolina Hurricanes are making their third Stanley Cup Final appearance and
- [Sagrada Familia's papal connection comes full circle with Pope Leo XIV](https://www.osvnews.com/sagrada-familias-papal-connection-comes-full-circle-with-pope-leo-xiv/) - The basilica's cornerstone was laid in 1882 during Pope Leo XIII's pontificate, and now his namesake will inaugurate the 564-foot-tall Tower of Jesus Christ.
- [Rosary service brings 'prayerful, peaceful presence' to NJ immigrant detention facility](https://www.osvnews.com/rosary-service-brings-prayerful-peaceful-presence-to-nj-immigrant-detention-facility/) - "As we saw the violence escalate at Delaney Hall since Memorial Day, the archdiocese wanted to have a prayerful, peaceful presence there."
- [Pope Leo: Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-keep-beautiful-witness-of-corpus-christi-processions-alive/) - "In the Eucharist, we contemplate Jesus, the bread broken and given for each of us," Pope Leo said.
- [Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God's presence, Pope Leo says](https://www.osvnews.com/liturgical-rites-and-symbols-reveal-gods-presence-pope-leo-says/) - The rites and symbols of the liturgy are not arbitrary but the means through which Catholics encounter God and are formed in faith, Pope Leo XIV said.
- [Pope Leo urges Catholic universities to instill passion for the truth found in Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-urges-catholic-universities-to-instill-passion-for-the-truth-found-in-christ/) - Pope Leo XIV told Catholic university leaders to instill in students a passion for "not only intellectual truth, but the truth that is Christ himself."
- [Intrepid missionaries and martyrs: The origins of Catholicism in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan](https://www.osvnews.com/intrepid-missionaries-and-martyrs-the-origins-of-catholicism-in-ohio-indiana-illinois-and-michigan/) - In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, we now turn our attention to the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.
- [Priest gets life in prison in Texas for sexual abuse of women under his spiritual care](https://www.osvnews.com/priest-gets-life-in-prison-in-texas-for-sexual-abuse-of-women-under-his-spiritual-care/) - A Catholic priest from Nigeria has been sentenced in a Texas court to life in prison for sexually abusing several women under his spiritual care.
- [Meet the amazing missionary priest who could be one of Minnesota's first saints](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-the-amazing-missionary-priest-who-could-be-one-of-minnesotas-first-saints/) - The U.S. bishops are set to take a key step in the sainthood cause of Msgr. Joseph Francis Buh (1833-1922).
- [Celebrating Corpus Christi](https://www.osvnews.com/celebrating-corpus-christi/) - That the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ makes good sense, given the Eucharist's centrality in the life of the Church.
- [Spaniards hope Pope Leo's visit promotes reconciliation amid Civil War wounds](https://www.osvnews.com/spaniards-hope-pope-leos-visit-promotes-reconciliation-amid-civil-war-wounds/) - As Pope Leo XIV visits Madrid June 6, a towering cross rising above the cemetery on the outskirts of town will likely catch his eye.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given June 3, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-june-3-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given June 3 in St. Peter’s Square. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. III. Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. 3. Rite, sign and symbol Dear brothers and sisters, As we continue our catechesis on the Conciliar Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium
- [DHS chief pushes for more immigration enforcement funds,  as US bishops urge key reforms](https://www.osvnews.com/dhs-chief-pushes-for-more-immigration-enforcement-funds-as-us-bishops-urge-key-reforms/) - DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee as the U.S. bishops called for changes to an immigration enforcement bill.
- [Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-encyclical-on-ai-shows-need-for-humanity-in-healthcare-says-expert/) - Daniel J. Daly, founding executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health, shared his thoughts on AI in healthcare and Pope Leo.
- [Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End](https://www.osvnews.com/sacred-heart-his-reign-has-no-end/) - As America's bishops prepare to mark the semiquincentennial by consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the French docudrama "Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End" makes a timely appearance.
- [US bishops release prayer service honoring immigrants, victims of slavery with call to action](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-release-prayer-service-commemorating-immigrants-enslaved-with-call-to-action/) - The U.S. Catholic bishops have released a national prayer service text commemorating its immigrants and refugees, as well as those trafficked into slavery.
- [Pope Leo XIV names EWTN's Montse Alvarado as prefect of Vatican Dicastery for Communication](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-names-ewtns-montse-alvarado-as-prefect-of-vatican-dicastery-for-communication/) - Established in 2015 by Pope Francis, the Vatican Dicastery for Communication oversees the Holy See's communications systems.
- [As World Cup approaches, Pope Leo's June prayer intention is for sport to foster peace and encounter](https://www.osvnews.com/as-world-cup-approaches-pope-leos-june-prayer-intention-is-for-sport-to-foster-peace-and-encounter/) - VATICAN CITY (OSV News) -- With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nations, releasing a video prayer calling on athletes, coaches and fans alike to embrace the field as a space of encounter rather than
- [A Church at a crossroads: Spain's Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement](https://www.osvnews.com/a-church-at-a-crossroads-spains-catholics-look-to-pope-leo-for-encouragement/) - As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his June 6-12 apostolic visit to Spain, Church leaders say he will encounter a Catholic community at a pivotal moment.
- [Pope's slavery apology 'proper and just,' says bishop who heads National Black Catholic Congress](https://www.osvnews.com/popes-slavery-apology-proper-and-just-says-bishop-who-heads-national-black-catholic-congress/) - The mission is to "treat others the way we want to be treated … because quite honestly, we're all one in Christ," Bishop Campbell said.
- [Pope Leo's new encyclical offers hope, call to shared moral discernment, say experts](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-new-encyclical-offers-hope-call-to-shared-moral-discernment-say-experts/) - The encyclical is "a defining document of our era," Paolo G. Carozza, professor of law and political science at the University of Notre Dame, told OSV News.
- [US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter](https://www.osvnews.com/us-dioceses-see-world-cup-as-opportunity-for-pastoral-outreach-global-encounter/) - Catholic leaders in World Cup host cities are preparing for the convergence of international visitors, local parish life and public witness.
- [Pope Leo calls Archbishop Fulton Sheen 'a light of faith' who touched millions with the Gospel](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-calls-archbishop-fulton-sheen-a-light-of-faith-who-touched-millions-with-the-gospel/) - VATICAN CITY (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV praised Venerable Fulton J. Sheen on June 1 as "a light of faith, hope, and love" whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions of Americans -- including the pope himself as a child. Speaking at a Vatican audience with members of the Pontifical Mission Societies,
- [First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless](https://www.osvnews.com/first-stop-for-pope-leo-in-spain-will-be-center-that-gives-royal-treatment-to-homeless/) - MADRID (OSV News) -- When Pope Leo XIV lands in Spain June 6, he will be greeted by King Felipe VI in the Royal Palace -- a traditional welcome for a head of state arriving in the country. But more symbolic is the first place Pope Leo has chosen to visit -- far from the splendor
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given May 31, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-angelus-address-given-may-31-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given May 31, the feast of the Holy Trinity, at St. Peter's Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! The Easter season concluded last week with the Solemnity of Pentecost. Today, we celebrate the Mystery of the Triune God, which
- [Faithful join in rosary for peace in Washington as pope leads the Marian devotion for world](https://www.osvnews.com/faithful-join-in-rosary-for-peace-in-washington-as-pope-leads-the-marian-devotion-for-world/) - Each of the joyful mysteries of the rosary was prayed at the basilica with a related Scripture reading and a special intention for peace.
- [Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain, 'a missionary nation' he knows by heart](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-heads-to-spain-a-missionary-country-he-knows-by-heart/) - The national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain believes Pope Leo's appreciation for Spain's missionary history is not rooted in nostalgia.
- [Catholic priest found guilty of sexually abusing women under his spiritual care in Texas](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-priest-found-guilty-of-sexually-abusing-women-under-his-spiritual-care-in-texas/) - The case against Father Anthony Odiong has been extensively covered since 2023 by investigative journalist Ramon Antonio Vargas for The Guardian.
- [Washington Roundup: Policymakers' reaction to pope's AI encyclical, new trial for death-row inmate](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-policymakers-reaction-to-popes-ai-encyclical-new-trial-for-death-row-inmate/) - Pope Leo: The development of AI technology must be accompanied by safeguards to protect human dignity, as it is "threatened by new forms of dehumanization."
- [Can Catholics as consumers drive a better AI future?](https://www.osvnews.com/can-catholics-as-consumers-drive-a-better-ai-future/) - As a small group of tech companies race to dominate the artificial intelligence era, much of the world has been left wondering whether ordinary people have any voice in the AI future that is being built.
- [The Breadwinner](https://www.osvnews.com/the-breadwinner/) - Nate Bargatze, best known for his stand-up work, co-wrote and stars in the domestic comedy "The Breadwinner."
- [Pope Leo XIV rushes to aid elderly priest who collapsed in St. Peter's Square](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-rushes-to-aid-elderly-priest-who-collapsed-in-st-peters-square/) - 81-year-old Father Diego Semeraro, from the southern Italian region of Puglia, felt faint due to the strong heat in Rome on the day of the audience.
- [Knights of Peter Claver express 'full support' for Pope Leo slavery apology](https://www.osvnews.com/knights-of-peter-claver-express-full-support-for-pope-leo-slavery-apology/) - "It is impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many," Pope Leo XIV said.
- [Church aid leader: Lebanese Christians don't want mere survival, they want to 'truly live'](https://www.osvnews.com/church-aid-leader-lebanese-christians-dont-want-mere-survival-they-want-to-truly-live/) - "Christians stay and live in a kind of constant siege," with many refusing to leave because they fear departure would mean permanent exile.
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage commemorates Catholic history along South Atlantic coast](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-commemorates-catholic-history-along-south-atlantic-coast/) - After a Pentecost launch, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is marking its first full weekend with events in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina.
- [US bishops' child protection report shows 'historic milestone,' but flags warning signs](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-child-protection-report-shows-historic-milestone-but-flags-warning-signs/) - An annual report from the nation's Catholic bishops shows that more than 1,000 allegations of child sexual abuse were reported in U.S. dioceses during the 2025 fiscal year, with just over 2% involving individuals who were minors in that period.
- [Vance invokes Pope Leo on AI and warfare in Air Force Academy graduation address](https://www.osvnews.com/vance-invokes-pope-leo-on-ai-and-warfare-in-air-force-academy-graduation-address/) - Vice President JD Vance said he wanted to "endorse" Pope Leo XIV's concerns about AI and warfare at the U.S. Air Force Academy commencement ceremony.
- [Meet the Silicon Valley priest advising tech companies on artificial intelligence ethics](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-the-silicon-valley-priest-advising-tech-companies-on-artificial-intelligence-ethics/) - Father Brendan McGuire used to be a Silicon Valley technology executive. Now he's hearing their confessions.
- [Lawmakers back US bishops' bid to block abortion from pregnant worker protection rules](https://www.osvnews.com/lawmakers-back-us-bishops-bid-to-block-abortion-from-pregnant-worker-protection-rules/) - Lawmakers backed a lawsuit by the USCCB seeking to block an abortion provision in federal regulations meant to add workplace protections for pregnant workers.
- [Peru: Church asks forgiveness to victims of suppressed lay movement](https://www.osvnews.com/peru-church-asks-forgiveness-to-victims-of-suppressed-lay-movement/) - Cardinals and bishops in Peru fell to their knees at a Mass of reparation, asking forgiveness of poor farmers for the suffering they endured at the hands of the now-suppressed lay movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae.
- [Relics of sister to whom Jesus appeared, showing his Sacred Heart, will come to the U.S. in June](https://www.osvnews.com/relics-of-sister-to-whom-jesus-appeared-showing-his-sacred-heart-will-come-to-the-u-s-in-june/) - The relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French Visitation sister who experienced visions of Jesus revealing his Sacred Heart, will visit United States.
- [Pew: Most Americans who attend religious services have heard about political, social issues recently](https://www.osvnews.com/pew-most-americans-who-attend-religious-services-have-heard-about-political-social-issues-recently/) - Most U.S. adults who regularly attend religious services have heard their clergy speak about at least one political or social issue recently.
- [Pope Leo asks Catholics worldwide to pray rosary for peace May 30](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-asks-catholics-worldwide-to-pray-rosary-for-peace-may-30/) - The pope will lead the prayer from the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens at 7 p.m. local time on Saturday, with participating shrines joining via livestream.
- [Facing soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, Catholic farmers lean on faith](https://www.osvnews.com/facing-soaring-fuel-and-fertilizer-prices-catholic-farmers-lean-on-faith/) - Deacon Dan Hann, a farmer of 1,400 acres who also ministers in the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, told OSV News "it isn't looking very good" for farmers.
- [Supreme Court declines to dismiss Peter's Pence lawsuit](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-declines-to-dismiss-peters-pence-lawsuit/) - The high court declined to intervene in the USCCB's efforts to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it misled donors about the annual Peter's Pence collection.
- [Why Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' is a Catholic journey](https://www.osvnews.com/why-tolkiens-the-lord-of-the-rings-is-catholic-journey/) - Pope Leo uses Tolkien to explain mankind's responsibility to embrace "small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization."
- [Pope Leo's first encyclical](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-first-encyclical/) - Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," released May 25, is a wake-up call for the Church and the world.
- [Sacred Heart film's US showings coincide with bishops' national consecration](https://www.osvnews.com/sacred-heart-films-us-showings-coincide-with-bishops-national-consecration/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- A French blockbuster is coming to theatres in the U.S. just in time for the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and premieres for U.S. audiences in June. Released in France on Oct. 1, 2025, the docudrama "Sacré Coeur," subtitled "His Reign Will Have No End" focuses
- [Pope Leo renews calls for humanitarian help for people of Gaza, discusses AI and warfare](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-renews-calls-for-humanitarian-help-for-people-of-gaza-discusses-ai-and-warfare/) - Pope Leo XIV again called on the international community to assist the people of Gaza, saying that human rights must be respected "for everyone."
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage highlights Georgia Martyrs ahead of Oct. 31 beatification](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-highlights-georgia-martyrs-ahead-of-oct-31-beatification/) - The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage took a day to encounter the five Franciscan friars known as the Georgia Martyrs, who will be beatified Oct. 31 in Savannah.
- [Pope Leo calls for 'openness' to Church reform that respects tradition](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-calls-for-openness-to-church-reform-that-respects-tradition/) - The pope said authentic renewal of the liturgy is acceptable and encouraged when the Church first engages in careful theological and pastoral study.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given May 27, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-may-27-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given May 27 in St. Peter’s Square. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. III. Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. 2. The reform of the liturgy: tradition and development Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! In the Encyclical
- [Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled or is this a sin?](https://www.osvnews.com/can-a-catholic-date-a-person-whose-marriage-has-not-been-annulled-or-is-this-a-sin/) - Declarations of nullity are never guaranteed.
- [After the major feasts following the Resurrection, remember our mission!](https://www.osvnews.com/after-the-major-feasts-following-the-resurrection-remember-our-mission/) - It makes sense this Sunday's readings basically remind us to get back to work.
- [Corpus Christi and the astounding gift of God](https://www.osvnews.com/corpus-christi-and-the-astounding-gift-of-god/) - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ reminds us that Jesus hasn't left us.
- [Grads hear faith-filled words of encouragement, challenges to take into world beyond campus](https://www.osvnews.com/grads-hear-faith-filled-words-of-encouragement-challenges-to-take-into-world-beyond-campus/) - Among those with words of wisdom for graduates was none other than Pope Leo, who had a message May 19 for the class of 2026 at Villanova University.
- ['Magnifica Humanitas' condemns online sexual exploitation as 'Take It Down Act' enforcement begins](https://www.osvnews.com/magnifica-humanitas-condemns-online-sexual-exploitation-as-take-it-down-act-enforcement-begins/) - The issue raised by "Magnifica Humanitas" is one U.S. lawmakers took a first step to address with the Take It Down Act, which just began enforcement.
- [Vance says Pope Leo's new encyclical 'sounds very profound,' welcomes just war 'rethink'](https://www.osvnews.com/vance-says-pope-leos-new-encyclical-sounds-very-profound-welcomes-just-war-rethink/) - Vice President JD Vance said in a new interview with NBC News that what he has read of Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical "sounds very profound."
- [Pope Leo calls for 'educational alliance' on AI: Here are takeaways for parents, teachers](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-calls-for-educational-alliance-on-ai-here-are-takeaways-for-parents-teachers/) - "In an era when truth is often distorted in order to serve particular interests and communication strategies, the field of education assumes decisive importance," Pope Leo wrote.
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage sails into Georgia on Memorial Day](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-sails-into-georgia-on-memorial-day/) - MARYS RIVER, Ga. (OSV News) -- Under clear blue skies and with a warm wind blowing, Jesus in the Eucharist spent part of Memorial Day on the water traveling from Florida to Georgia as part of the second day of this summer's National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. After processing from St. Michael Church in Fernandina Beach, Florida,
- [Bishop: Stella Maris attends to seafarers' spiritual needs, reminds them Church is with them](https://www.osvnews.com/bishop-stella-maris-attends-to-seafarers-spiritual-needs-reminds-them-church-is-with-them/) - Discipleship was the focus of the message of Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Frank R. Schuster at the Stella Maris ministry's Maritime Day Mass in Washington.
- [Pope Leo XIV declares the digital age a mission field in 'Magnifica Humanitas'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-declares-the-digital-age-a-mission-field-in-magnifica-humanitas/) - "Magnifica Humanitas" is not merely an encyclical about AI. It is the work of the first modern pope formed primarily as a missionary.
- [Encyclical: What Pope Leo thinks about just war theory, historic Church apology for slavery](https://www.osvnews.com/encyclical-what-pope-leo-thinks-about-just-war-theory-historic-church-apology-for-slavery/) - Pope Leo XIV questioned the Catholic teaching of just war theory in modern warfare and wrote about slavery in an unprecedented way.
- ['Magnifica Humanitas' a reminder of 'moral responsibility' in AI oversight, expert says](https://www.osvnews.com/magnifica-humanitas-a-reminder-of-moral-responsibility-in-ai-oversight-expert-says/) - Pope Leo called for measures to ensure an economy that "favors human dignity," first and foremost through transparency and accountability.
- [Pope Leo XIV likely to visit Argentina and Uruguay in 1 trip with Peru](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-likely-to-visit-argentina-and-uruguay-in-one-trip-with-peru/) - "The possible visit by Pope Leo would be a source of profound joy for the church and for all the Uruguayan people. We remain hopeful."
- [Pope Leo: AI, 'culture of power' make just war theory 'outdated,' demand new 'rigorous' constraints](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-ai-culture-of-power-make-just-war-theory-outdated-demand-new-rigorous-constraints/) - In his new encyclical on artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV took aim at the normalization of war, made more dangerous by a digital revolution.
- [Bishops welcome Pope Leo's encyclical as 'crystal' clear guidance for the AI era](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-welcome-pope-leos-encyclical-as-crystal-clear-guidance-for-the-ai-era/) - Catholic bishops are welcoming Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, dedicated to safeguarding human dignity by invoking Catholic social teaching as a framework.
- ['Magnifica Humanitas' explores being human in the age of artificial intelligence](https://www.osvnews.com/magnifica-humanitas-explores-being-human-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/) - New developments promise extraordinary innovation and economic opportunity. Yet they also raise profound moral questions.
- [Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo's AI encyclical warns of temptation to build future excluding God](https://www.osvnews.com/magnifica-humanitas-pope-leos-ai-encyclical-warns-of-temptation-to-build-future-excluding-god/) - Pope Leo opens "Magnifica Humanitas" saying that humanity faces a pivotal choice -- "either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together."
- [Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican press conference AI must be 'disarmed' for humanity's sake](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-tells-vatican-press-conference-ai-must-be-disarmed-for-humanitys-sake/) - Speaking after the promulgation of "Magnifica Humanitas," the pope explained that he had consulted with scientists, engineers, policymakers, educators and parents as he was working on the encyclical.
- ['Magnifica Humanitas' a call for moral wisdom in the age of AI, panelists say](https://www.osvnews.com/magnifica-humanitas-a-call-for-moral-wisdom-in-the-age-of-ai-panelists-say/) - A May 25 presentation coincided with the Vatican's release of Pope Leo's first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.
- [Anthropic's Christopher Olah urges global moral oversight of AI at Vatican presentation](https://www.osvnews.com/anthropics-christopher-olah-urges-global-moral-oversight-of-ai-at-vatican-presentation/) - "Today is just the beginning, the start of a long collaboration between those of us who are building this and those who can see what we, from inside, cannot."
- [Pope Leo's encyclical on AI a 'powerful reminder' of human dignity, says Archbishop Coakley](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-encyclical-on-ai-a-powerful-reminder-of-human-dignity-says-archbishop-coakley/) - "We encourage all people of good will to reflect on this rich papal teaching and to seek ways in which to apply it in their lives."
- [New US Eucharistic pilgrimage sets out on Pentecost 'praying for a fresh outpouring' of the Spirit](https://www.osvnews.com/new-us-eucharistic-pilgrimage-sets-out-on-pentecost-praying-for-a-fresh-outpouring-of-the-spirit/) - Under the bright Florida sun, Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier of St. Augustine celebrated Mass to kick off the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on Pentecost.
- [13 things to know about Pope Leo's encyclical on AI](https://www.osvnews.com/13-things-to-know-about-pope-leos-encyclical-on-ai/) - Here are some key things to know about Pope Leo's encyclical on AI.
- [10 quotes from Pope Leo's first encyclical you should know for the era of AI](https://www.osvnews.com/10-quotes-from-pope-leos-first-encyclical-you-should-know-for-the-era-of-ai/) - What is "Magnifica Humanitas" about? Here are 10 quotes that provide a glimpse into what Pope Leo's first encyclical contains.
- ['Magnifica Humanitas': Reading Pope Leo's vision between the lines](https://www.osvnews.com/magnifica-humanitas-reading-pope-leos-vision-between-the-lines/) - Pope Leo XIV's widely anticipated first encyclical on artificial intelligence is here, and it offers a clear path forward to one of the most pressing challenges of our age.
- [Babel, Nehemiah and algorithms: A guide to key terms in Pope Leo's new encyclical on AI](https://www.osvnews.com/babel-nehemiah-and-algorithms-a-guide-to-key-terms-in-pope-leos-new-encyclical-on-ai/) - (OSV News) -- What do the Tower of Babel, the biblical figure Nehemiah, algorithms and realpolitik have in common? They're all discussed -- along with integral human development, the technocratic paradigm and Catholic social teaching -- in Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."
- [What the pope's new encyclical on AI Is asking of you](https://www.osvnews.com/what-the-popes-new-encyclical-on-ai-is-asking-of-you/) - This is not a future problem. This is a now problem. Time to get to work.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's Regina Caeli address given May 24, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-regina-caeli-address-given-may-24-2026/) - The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Regina Caeli address given May 24, the feast of Pentecost, at St. Peter's Square.
- [Holy Spirit opens doors of peace, truth and forgiveness, pope says](https://www.osvnews.com/holy-spirit-opens-doors-of-peace-truth-and-forgiveness-pope-says/) - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated Pentecost by highlighting the role of the Holy Spirit in his repeated calls for peace in recent months, saying the spirit also guides the Church to truth amid a world marked by war, division and ideological fragmentation. During Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope said the
- [Pope Leo visits Italy's 'Land of Fires,' meets families who lost children to toxic waste dumping](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-visits-italys-land-of-fires-meets-families-who-lost-children-to-toxic-waste-dumping/) - Pope Leo went "to gather the tears of those who have lost loved ones, killed by environmental pollution caused by unscrupulous individuals and organizations."
- [One theologian's work on a Catholic approach to AI and his hopes for 'Magnifica Humanitas'](https://www.osvnews.com/one-theologians-work-on-a-catholic-approach-to-ai-and-what-he-hopes-for-from-magnifica-humanitas/) - Brian J.A. Boyd, the U.S. faith liaison for The Future of Life Institute, spoke with OSV News' Charles Camosy about his work on AI ethics.
- ['Emergent misalignment,' when AI goes rogue, is a key challenge, says Catholic expert](https://www.osvnews.com/emergent-misalignment-when-ai-goes-rogue-is-a-key-challenge-says-catholic-expert/) - (OSV News) -- As Pope Leo XIV releases "Magnifica Humanitas," his new encyclical on artificial intelligence, an AI ethics scholar told OSV News that a key challenge lies in emergent misalignment, which renders AI models as human adversaries. "These sorts of misaligned behaviors, where the thing is obviously not behaving the way it's supposed to, are
- [Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius says AI needs moral compass as faith grows in secular Europe](https://www.osvnews.com/swedens-cardinal-arborelius-says-ai-needs-moral-compass-as-faith-grows-in-secular-europe/) - Asked about modern challenges for Catholics, especially in the age of AI, Cardinal Arborelius said that "we forget our spiritual and moral value."
- [Former cosmetics exec to be ordained priest is driven by 'restlessness' of love for the poor](https://www.osvnews.com/former-cosmetics-exec-to-be-ordained-priest-is-driven-by-restlessness-of-love-for-the-poor/) - Ahead of his May 23 priestly ordination, Deacon Scott-Vincent Borba -- co-founder of beauty giant e.l.f. Cosmetics, who left stardom for the seminary -- sat down with OSV News for an interview.
- [LA Auxiliary Bishop Aclan, the 2nd Filipino American to be named US bishop, retires](https://www.osvnews.com/la-auxiliary-bishop-aclan-the-2nd-filipino-american-to-be-named-us-bishop-retires/) - Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro "Alex" D. Aclan, the second Filipino American priest to be named bishop in the U.S.
- [Somalia is nearing the brink of humanitarian catastrophe, aid and Church organizations warn](https://www.osvnews.com/somalia-is-nearing-the-brink-of-humanitarian-catastrophe-aid-and-church-organizations-warn/) - Somalia's prolonged instability further complicates relief efforts as it continues to face an insurgency by al-Shabab, an al-Qaida-affiliated group.
- [Washington Roundup: War powers resolution advances; reconciliation bill stalls; Castro indicted](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-war-powers-resolution-advances-reconciliation-bill-stalls-castro-indicted/) - The same week, several allies of the president won Republican primaries against their incumbent rivals and federal prosecutors announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
- [St. Augustine, Florida: The real 'Fountain Of Youth'](https://www.osvnews.com/st-augustine-florida-the-real-fountain-of-youth/) - Written by R. Jared Staudt, PhD (OSV News) -- How many hours, how much money and effort pour into the illusive preservation of our fleeting youth? Legend has it that the conquistador, Ponce de Léon, sought the Fountain of Youth along the Atlantic coast of Florida, making landfall in the northern part of the state
- [Ukrainian nun on front lines meets Pope Leo, pleads for help to 'end the war'](https://www.osvnews.com/ukrainian-nun-on-front-lines-meets-pope-leo-pleads-for-help-to-end-the-war/) - A Ukrainian nun serving in a city on the front lines met with Pope Leo XIV during a private audience with members of a papal society, handing him images of two Ukrainian soldiers in captivity and pleading with him to "end the war."
- [Maronite patriarch who championed Lebanese independence among sainthood causes advanced by Pope Leo](https://www.osvnews.com/maronite-patriarch-who-championed-lebanese-independence-among-sainthood-causes-advanced-by-pope-leo/) - (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including the Maronite patriarch who played an integral role in the establishment of modern-day Lebanon. During a May 22 meeting with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, the pope signed a decree recognizing
- [First Black bishop to serve as Baltimore auxiliary, Pensacola-Tallahassee bishop dies at 86](https://www.osvnews.com/first-black-bishop-to-serve-as-baltimore-auxiliary-pensacola-tallahassee-bishop-dies-at-86/) - Retired Bishop John H. Ricard , also a nationally respected advocate for racial justice, died May 20 at St. Joseph's Seminary in Washington.
- [Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence is coming: Here's what he has said on AI so far](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xivs-encyclical-on-artificial-intelligence-is-coming-heres-what-he-has-said-on-ai-so-far/) - Pope Leo has returned to the subject of AI again and again in speeches, messages and interviews since his election in May 2025.
- [Pope approves creation of interdicasterial commission on AI](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-approves-creation-of-interdicasterial-commission-on-ai/) - Pope Leo XIV approved the creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence in a rescript released May 16.
- [Pope Leo XIV to publish encyclical on artificial intelligence May 25](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-publish-encyclical-on-artificial-intelligence-may-25/) - Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” will be published May 25, the Vatican announced.
- [What is an encyclical, exactly?](https://www.osvnews.com/what-exactly-is-an-encyclical/) - What is an encyclical, exactly? The apostles used letters to address the faithful of the churches they helped to establish -- encyclicals are also letters, from the pope to the whole Church.
- [Vance 'looking forward to reading' Pope Leo's AI encyclical](https://www.osvnews.com/vance-looking-forward-to-reading-pope-leos-ai-encyclical/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Vice President JD Vance said May 19 during a press briefing at the White House that he is "looking forward to reading" Pope Leo XIV's upcoming first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addressing artificial intelligence. "I think when the pope issues an encyclical on artificial intelligence, it's going to have some influence," Vance said
- [What is Anthropic? A look at the company joining Pope Leo for AI encyclical release](https://www.osvnews.com/what-is-anthropic-a-look-at-the-company-joining-pope-leo-for-ai-encyclical-release/) - The alliance between Anthropic and the Vatican sits within the context of an ongoing, multiyear conversation predating Pope Leo's election.
- [Ascend Eucharistic Revival draws 3,000 Pacific Northwest Catholics of all ages, ethnicities](https://www.osvnews.com/ascend-eucharistic-revival-draws-3000-pacific-northwest-catholics-of-all-ages-ethnicities/) - BELLEVUE, Wash. (OSV News) -- More than 3,000 local Catholics joined together in prayer led by Father Nicholas Wichert at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue May 16. The Ascend Eucharistic Revival was one of the largest gatherings of Catholics in the Pacific Northwest in over a century, according to event organizers. Those in attendance ranged from
- [Pope will show an ethical code for AI is not enough, head of papal academy says](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-will-show-an-ethical-code-for-ai-is-not-enough-head-of-papal-academy-says/) - A set of ethical guidelines by itself is just "a cold code of regulations" that are difficult to enforce, said Bishop Antonio Staglianò, president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology.
- [As Ebola epidemic spreads, Uganda postpones Martyrs Day celebrations](https://www.osvnews.com/as-ebola-epidemic-spreads-uganda-postpones-martyrs-day-celebrations/) - As Ebola spreads, its impact is being felt in the Catholic community in Africa, as it forces the postponement of the Uganda Martyrs Day celebration.
- [The reality of the abortion pill](https://www.osvnews.com/the-reality-of-the-abortion-pill/) - Today, the abortion pill is responsible for nearly two-thirds of all clinician-provided abortions in the U.S., according to the Guttmacher Institute.
- [Fidelity Month calls Americans to rediscover nation's founding values during America's 250th](https://www.osvnews.com/fidelity-month-calls-americans-to-rediscover-nations-founding-values-during-americas-250th/) - "Yes, we have our families. Yes, we have our local communities. But we're also part of the national community of these United States."
- [Pope will find a living, growing Church in Madrid, Spanish cardinal says](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-will-find-a-living-growing-church-in-madrid-spanish-cardinal-says/) - After the papal visit, "we will continue working on what we have started ... so that this doesn't just remain in the pages of a speech," Cardinal Cobo said.
- [God still dwells among us](https://www.osvnews.com/god-still-dwells-among-us/) - The Easter season ends with celebrating the Ascension, then Pentecost, and then the Most Holy Trinity. The order of these celebrations matters.
- [National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's Florida kickoff roots US history in the Mass](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimages-florida-kickoff-roots-us-history-in-the-mass/) - Before the Declaration of Independence in 1776, before pilgrims feasted at the "First Thanksgiving" in 1621, there was St. Augustine, Florida.
- [Regular pastoral visits resume at ICE facility near Chicago after judge's order](https://www.osvnews.com/daily-pastoral-visits-resume-at-ice-facility-near-chicago-after-judges-order/) - Michael Okinczyk-Cruz, executive director of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, described the visits as "very meaningful" for detainees.
- [Invitation to joy](https://www.osvnews.com/invitation-to-joy/) - One of the most beautiful homilies of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate to date was delivered May 8, 2026, the first anniversary of his election.
- [Pope Leo tells graduating Villanovans to uphold Augustinian values, recall US guiding principles](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-tells-graduating-villanovans-to-uphold-augustinian-values-recall-us-guiding-principles/) - "The world beyond Villanova is waiting for you, sometimes with open arms, and sometimes with truly dangerous intent," the pope told the class of 2026.
- [Border bishops have 'grave concerns' about $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package](https://www.osvnews.com/border-bishops-have-grave-concerns-about-72-billion-immigration-enforcement-funding-package/) - The bishops urged lawmakers to require DHS to make policy changes to its current enforcement practices "to ensure that the human rights and dignity of all persons are fully respected"
- [Chartres pilgrimage grows as organizers warn against renewed traditionalist divisions](https://www.osvnews.com/chartres-pilgrimage-grows-as-organizers-warn-against-renewed-traditionalist-divisions/) - (OSV News) -- The 44th annual traditional pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres will bring together some 20,000 pilgrims over the Pentecost weekend May 23-25 for a 60-mile walk centered on the theme of "the mission." On May 25, a public holiday in France, U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke will celebrate the closing Mass in the thousand-year-old
- [The liturgy sustains the faithful, renewing them in their faith, mission, pope says](https://www.osvnews.com/the-liturgy-sustains-the-faithful-renewing-them-in-their-faith-mission-pope-says/) - Christ is present in the liturgy -- in the word that is proclaimed, in the sacraments, in the ministers and most of all in the Eucharist, Pope Leo XIV said.
- [The flame of Pentecost is needed today. How will you keep it burning?](https://www.osvnews.com/the-flame-of-pentecost-is-needed-today-how-will-you-keep-it-burning/) - In a world torn apart by war, division and unrest, we need to hear again the first words of Jesus to the gathered disciples after the Resurrection.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given May 20, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-may-20-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given May 20 in St. Peter’s Square. Initial Greeting of the Holy Father to His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of Cilicia In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with
- [Devotion to Sacred Heart 'more timely than ever' as a return to love itself, says archbishop](https://www.osvnews.com/devotion-to-sacred-heart-more-timely-than-ever-as-a-return-to-love-itself-says-archbishop/) - "True devotion to the Sacred Heart does not withdraw the believer from the world but configures the Church for her evangelical mission," he said.
- [Are parish priests allowed to do confirmations?](https://www.osvnews.com/are-parish-priests-allowed-to-do-confirmations/) - While the Latin (a.k.a. "Roman") Catholic Church normally envisions a bishop administering confirmation, there are some scenarios where a priest is able to celebrate this sacrament.
- [Safe environment, sainthood causes and Sacred Heart on agenda for US bishops' meeting](https://www.osvnews.com/safe-environment-sainthood-causes-and-sacred-heart-on-agenda-for-us-bishops-meeting/) - The nation's Catholic bishops have a full agenda for their annual spring meeting, with topics including safe environment protocols, sainthood causes, the Synod on Synodality and the consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- [Lawsuit continues to challenge Biden-era regulation adding abortion to pregnant worker protections](https://www.osvnews.com/lawsuit-continues-to-challenge-biden-era-regulation-adding-abortion-to-pregnant-worker-protections/) - A group of Catholic ministries asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to block a federal agency from enforcing an abortion provision in regulations meant to add workplace protections for pregnant workers.
- [Pope Leo XIV urges confirmation candidates to ask Holy Spirit for gift of perseverance](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-urges-confirmation-candidates-to-ask-holy-spirit-for-gift-of-perseverance/) - VATICAN CITY (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation to ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of perseverance, warning that too many young people "disappear from the parish" after receiving the sacrament. Speaking off the cuff to roughly 1,000 young pilgrims from the northern Italian
- [San Diego mosque shooting an 'attack on the sacred dignity of all human life,' says bishop](https://www.osvnews.com/san-diego-mosque-shooting-an-attack-on-the-sacred-dignity-of-all-human-life-says-bishop/) - "Houses of worship must always be sanctuaries of peace, safety, and prayer," said Bishop Pham, while offering condolences and prayers
- [Interfaith peace march in Jerusalem counters rising violence and division](https://www.osvnews.com/interfaith-peace-march-in-jerusalem-counters-rising-violence-and-division/) - JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- Holding placards calling for "justice," "trust" and "peace," religious leaders led hundreds of peace activists, Jews, Muslims, Christians and Druze in a march in Jerusalem May 18, days after thousands of Israeli ultra-nationalists chanting racists slogan clashed with Palestinian residents in the Old City during the annual Jerusalem Day's Flag Parade. In
- [Archdiocese of Baltimore files new proposed plan for Chapter 11 reorganization](https://www.osvnews.com/archdiocese-of-baltimore-files-new-proposed-plan-for-chapter-11-reorganization/) - The Archdiocese of Baltimore submitted a proposed plan for reorganization May 15 in an effort to complete its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
- [Parish scarred by clergy abuse creates memorial for survivors](https://www.osvnews.com/parish-scarred-by-clergy-abuse-creates-memorial-for-survivors/) - The outdoor display at St. Cecilia Parish features a granite block inscribed with Scripture, prayer, apology, affirmation and the words of one abuse survivor.
- [Archbishop Broglio highlights faith, service at annual memorial Mass for Catholic war dead](https://www.osvnews.com/archbishop-broglio-highlights-faith-service-at-annual-memorial-mass-for-catholic-war-dead/) - The memorial Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception was held May 17 to remember Catholic war dead.
- [Pope Leo XIV thanks Catholic Extension Society for supporting poor US dioceses](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-thanks-catholic-extension-society-for-supporting-poor-us-dioceses/) - The pope also greeted a friend from their mutual hometown in Illinois.
- [Global executions surge to highest recorded figure in 44 years, Amnesty International report says](https://www.osvnews.com/global-executions-surge-to-highest-recorded-figure-in-44-years-amnesty-international-report-says/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a new Amnesty International report said. The May 17 report, titled "Death Sentences and Executions 2025," comes soon after a recent video message from Pope Leo XIV marking 15 years since the abolition of
- [Bolivia's bishops urge 'humanitarian pauses' as protests collapse country](https://www.osvnews.com/bolivias-bishops-urge-humanitarian-pauses-as-protests-collapse-country/) - The Bolivian bishops' conference called for talks "to avoid that tensions continue rising," as protesters demand the president's ouster and blockades have caused shortages and been blamed for the deaths of three individuals
- [AI cannot replace humanity, conscience, truth, Irish archbishop says](https://www.osvnews.com/ai-cannot-replace-humanity-conscience-truth-irish-archbishop-says/) - Archbishop Eamon Martin reflected on Pope Leo's message for World Communications Day, observed May 17.
- [America 250 occasion to reflect on equality as a God-given right, Bishop Barron says](https://www.osvnews.com/america-250-occasion-to-reflect-on-equality-as-a-god-given-right-bishop-barron-says/) - Organizers of the event said they aimed to mark the nation's upcoming 250th birthday "with Scripture, testimony, prayer, and rededication of our country as One Nation to God."
- [Eudist sisters face possible eviction with prayer, trust in God  -- and an attorney](https://www.osvnews.com/eudist-sisters-face-possible-eviction-with-prayer-trust-in-god-and-an-attorney/) - The Eudist sisters, who serve the imprisoned, are seeing one of their members at risk of eviction from a San Diego residence they have rented for years.
- [In new pastoral letter, Minnesota archbishop encourages families to ‘take heart'](https://www.osvnews.com/in-new-pastoral-letter-minnesota-archbishop-encourages-families-to-take-heart/) - The archbishop looks to the example of Sts. Zélie and Louis Martin -- parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a doctor of the Church -- to guide families.
- [Obsession](https://www.osvnews.com/obsession/) - Unable to express his romantic feelings, a socially awkward music store clerk makes a wish for a friend to fall in love with him -- but the results are anything but a dream come true.
- [With Jesus' command 'Follow me' as theme, Canada's National March for Life draws thousands](https://www.osvnews.com/with-jesus-command-follow-me-as-theme-canadas-national-march-for-life-draws-thousands/) - It took almost 25 minutes for the crowds gathered in Ottawa for the National March for Life to inch their way from the gates of Parliament Hill to the streets of the capital May 14.
- [Washington Roundup: Trump-Xi summit yields little for Lai; hospice Medicare moratorium](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-trump-xi-summit-yields-little-for-lai-hospice-medicare-moratorium/) - President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high-stakes summit in Beijing on May 15.
- [Benedictine College denounces antisemitic flyers after Catholic-Jewish relations conference](https://www.osvnews.com/benedictine-college-denounces-antisemitic-flyers-after-catholic-jewish-relations-conference/) - A Catholic college in Kansas is deploring a campus-based antisemitic campaign, after hosting a recent conference exploring Church teaching on Catholic-Jewish relations.
- [Proposed regulations would further restrict housing, work eligibility for migrants](https://www.osvnews.com/proposed-regulations-would-further-restrict-housing-work-eligibility-for-migrants/) - The two regulations, not yet finalized, are among the "procedural barriers for asylum applicants" that the second Trump administration has pursued.
- ['Technomancers' and AI worship: Catholic experts warn of spiritual dangers online](https://www.osvnews.com/technomancers-and-ai-worship-catholic-experts-warn-of-spiritual-dangers-online/) - "Technology must remain a tool at the service of the human person, without transforming into a substitute for the sacred."
- [Police recover beloved saint's relic taken in brazen theft that shocked Czech Catholics](https://www.osvnews.com/police-recover-beloved-saints-relic-taken-in-brazen-theft-that-shocked-czech-catholics/) - When he canonized her in Olomouc May 21, 1995, St. John Paul II In his homily pointed to her life as a model of holiness lived in marriage and family life.
- [Study: Mass deportation has 'chilling' effect on labor market for immigrant,  US-citizen workers](https://www.osvnews.com/study-mass-deportation-has-chilling-effect-on-labor-market-for-immigrant-us-citizen-workers/) - "We show that heightened ICE activity is harming the labor market overall, and we find no evidence that it is benefiting U.S.-born workers."
- [Communion and Liberation founder's sainthood cause heads to Vatican](https://www.osvnews.com/communion-and-liberation-founders-sainthood-cause-heads-to-vatican/) - The movement believes faith is an encounter with Christ that transforms daily life, reflected in Christian witness in culture, work and society.
- [UK diocese opens Pedro Ballester's sainthood cause](https://www.osvnews.com/uk-diocese-opens-pedro-ballesters-sainthood-cause/) - The young man's life and example are a message that continues to draw young people today who are "disillusioned by the world in which we're living."
- [Haitian bishop sees 'signs of God's tenderness' amid ongoing recovery from serious burns](https://www.osvnews.com/haitian-bishop-sees-signs-of-gods-tenderness-amid-ongoing-recovery-from-serious-burns/) - "I have been blessed with many friendships: my clergy brothers, lay leaders and faithful members of the Haitian diaspora."
- [Supreme Court leaves in place mail-order distribution of mifepristone during legal challenge](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-leaves-in-place-mail-order-distribution-of-mifepristone-during-legal-challenge/) - The U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
- [New Senate bill aims to protect privacy for charitable donors following pregnancy center case](https://www.osvnews.com/new-senate-bill-aims-to-protect-privacy-for-charitable-donors-following-pregnancy-center-case/) - A bill reintroduced in the Senate May 14 aims to increase penalties for the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations.
- [More Americans aware of 'Christian nationalism,' but negative view of it prevails](https://www.osvnews.com/more-americans-aware-of-christian-nationalism-but-negative-view-of-it-prevails/) - A new study shows more Americans are acquainted with the term "Christian nationalism," but more of them are likely to hold a negative view of it.
- [New Mexico diocese fights Trump push to seize pilgrimage site for border wall](https://www.osvnews.com/new-mexico-diocese-fights-trump-push-to-seize-pilgrimage-site-for-border-wall/) - (OSV News) -- A New Mexico diocese is citing a breach of religious freedom protections, as it pushes back against the Trump administration's efforts to seize land from a pilgrimage site to build a portion of a border wall. The Diocese of Las Cruces filed a May 8 response to a federal government lawsuit claiming
- [Catholics await word on Jimmy Lai as Trump meets Xi in Beijing](https://www.osvnews.com/catholics-await-word-on-jimmy-lai-as-trump-meets-xi-in-beijing/) - (OSV News) -- While global issues of Iran, Taiwan, trade and AI are major topics dominating talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at a two-day summit, Catholics around the world hope a major human rights issue is on the table -- the freedom of Jimmy Lai, Catholic media entrepreneur and
- [New data shows Americans oppose houses of worship endorsing political candidates](https://www.osvnews.com/new-data-shows-americans-oppose-houses-of-worship-endorsing-political-candidates/) - Large majorities of both Republicans and Democrats said houses of worship should not endorse specific candidates, the report said.
- [Brazilian nun drowns while trying to save fellow sister in Sicily](https://www.osvnews.com/brazilian-nun-drowns-while-trying-to-save-fellow-sister-in-sicily/) - "Sister Nadir's gesture speaks for itself and recounts a life lived in giving and service. We entrust this sister of ours to the mercy of the Lord."
- [Preserving human voices and faces: 3 challenges from Pope Leo for World Communications Day](https://www.osvnews.com/preserving-human-voices-and-faces-world-communications-day-2026/) - In our AI-driven age, Pope Leo insists that we keep the human person at the heart of every digital interaction.
- ['O memorable day!': St. John Henry Newman and the big picture of Christ's ascension](https://www.osvnews.com/o-memorable-day-st-john-henry-newman-and-the-big-picture-of-christs-ascension/) - Christ has risen from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of Father, and so too will we rise and ascend in Christ.
- [New Georgia law praised for criminalizing clergy sex misconduct in pastoral care](https://www.osvnews.com/new-georgia-law-praised-for-criminalizing-clergy-sex-misconduct-in-pastoral-care/) - "This reform of Georgia law ... offers a measure of protection to vulnerable people," said Jayna Hoffacker of the Georgia Catholic Conference.
- [Progress made protecting minors, but adults remain vulnerable to clergy abuse, say experts](https://www.osvnews.com/progress-made-protecting-minors-but-adults-remain-vulnerable-to-clergy-abuse-say-experts/) - The Catholic Church in the U.S. has made progress in confronting sexual abuse against minors, but has only begun to address the vulnerability of adults to sexual abuse by clergy, religious and lay leaders.
- [Voting rights: A people of hope in the long journey toward justice](https://www.osvnews.com/voting-rights-a-people-of-hope-in-the-long-journey-toward-justice/) - The U.S. bishops have consistently encouraged Catholic citizens to engage in the political process, including through voting.
- [USCCB campaign bolsters Catholic media as 'critical need' for its evangelizing mission intensifies](https://www.osvnews.com/usccb-campaign-bolsters-catholic-media-as-critical-need-for-its-evangelizing-mission-intensifies/) - Sharing the Gospel means "we must be present in digital spaces," and an annual collection by the nation's Catholic bishops aims to bolster those efforts, said the bishop spearheading the initiative.
- [Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-names-former-missionary-in-cuba-as-new-bishop-of-venice-florida/) - Pope has named Father Emilio Biosca Agüero, a Capuchin Franciscan missionary who served in Cuba and Papua New Guinea, as the new bishop of Venice, Florida.
- [US bishops' consecration of nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus affirms 'our reliance on God'](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-consecration-of-nation-to-sacred-heart-of-jesus-affirms-our-reliance-on-god/) - U.S. bishops will mark the country's 250th anniversary by dedicating it to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- [An unfailing treasure: 'Rerum Novarum' and defending the working class](https://www.osvnews.com/an-unfailing-treasure-rerum-novarum-and-defending-the-working-class/) - In essence, "Rerum Novarum" calls everyone to honor the God-given dignity of each human person, rich and poor alike.
- [45 years on, attempted assassination of St. John Paul II recalled as turning point in history](https://www.osvnews.com/45-years-on-attempted-assassination-of-st-john-paul-ii-recalled-as-turning-point-in-history/) - WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) -- Before he started his general audience, Pope Leo XIV stepped out of his popemobile on May 13 and walked over to pray beside a plaque marking the spot where history took a turn that shocked the world 45 years before. St. John Paul II was shot precisely there on May 13,
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given May 13, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-may-13-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, in St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! The Second Vatican Council chose to dedicate the last chapter of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church
- [Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church's 'perfect model'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-remembers-attempt-on-st-john-paul-calls-mary-the-churchs-perfect-model/) - On the anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's feast, Pope Leo XIV said Mary is the "perfect model" for the Church.
- [Doctrinal office says SSPX bishop consecrations constitute 'schismatic act' subject to excommunication](https://www.osvnews.com/doctrinal-office-says-sspx-bishop-consecrations-constitute-schismatic-act-subject-to-excommunication/) - In a statement released May 13 by the Vatican press office, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said the SSPX did "not have the requisite pontifical mandate" and that "formal adherence to the schism constitutes a grave offense against God and entails the excommunication established under Church law."
- [Augustinians celebrate a year of the 'gift of Pope Leo' with special Mass](https://www.osvnews.com/augustinians-celebrate-a-year-of-the-gift-of-pope-leo-with-special-mass/) - Afterward, as Massgoers later chatted with the Augustinians and one another, the phrase "we're so blessed" could be heard over and over again.
- [As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds](https://www.osvnews.com/as-planned-parenthood-defunding-nears-expiration-usccb-pro-life-chair-backs-bill-to-block-funds/) - The Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act would codify a prohibition on Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from participating in Title X.
- [Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism](https://www.osvnews.com/makary-out-as-fda-commissioner-after-tumultuous-tenure-pro-life-criticism/) - President Donald Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled FDA commissioner criticized by pro-life advocates and others, will leave his post.
- [Shrines in Portugal and US are centers of devotion and prayer to Our Lady of Fatima](https://www.osvnews.com/shrines-in-portugal-and-us-are-centers-of-devotion-and-prayer-to-our-lady-of-fatima/) - The fascinating events of a century ago have turned Fatima, Portugal, into one of the most visited Catholic shrines in the world.
- [Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-freedom-watchdog-urges-trump-to-fill-key-ambassador-vacancy/) - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom urged President Donald Trump to fill an ambassador position to protect religious freedom abroad.
- [First-ever pilgrimage celebrates Pope Leo with Mass, visits to papal boyhood landmarks](https://www.osvnews.com/first-ever-pilgrimage-celebrates-pope-leo-with-mass-visits-to-papal-boyhood-landmarks/) - At the pope's boyhood home, the final stop of the pilgrimage, the Midwest Augustinians blessed and hung a portrait of the pope in the living room.
- [3rd 'Witness to Hope' summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants](https://www.osvnews.com/3rd-witness-to-hope-summit-focuses-on-how-church-can-better-support-protect-immigrants/) - "The goal here today is to get us energized to take the next steps as dioceses, parishes, religious congregations or as groups of Catholic organizations."
- [Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon](https://www.osvnews.com/israeli-soldiers-punished-after-desecration-of-virgin-mary-statue-in-lebanon/) - The incident, which occurred several weeks ago in the predominantly Christian village of Debel, was treated "with great severity," an IDF spokesperson said.
- [Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguards](https://www.osvnews.com/abuse-scandal-at-indonesian-islamic-school-seen-as-call-to-catholic-schools-to-strengthen-safeguards/) - "The Church is tightening management and strengthening Catholic values and child-friendly school regulations without ignoring students' personal issues."
- [Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82](https://www.osvnews.com/bishop-bransfield-whose-scandal-rocked-west-virginia-diocese-dead-at-82/) - Installed in the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese in 2005, the disgraced prelate had been ordered out of its territory in 2019 by Pope Francis.
- [Ordinariate bishop for North America sees his pastoral care expanded to Australia](https://www.osvnews.com/ordinariate-bishop-for-north-america-sees-his-pastoral-care-expanded-to-australia/) - A Texas-based bishop, who leads one of the Catholic Church's three "Anglican ordinariates," has seen his pastoral care expanded to Australia, as a fellow prelate has been tapped to lead a Vatican dicastery.
- [Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-says-he-plans-to-raise-jimmy-lai-imprisonment-during-china-visit/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic and pro-democracy campaigner "caused a lot of bedlam." Lai, Hong Kong’s prominent Catholic media tycoon was convicted of national security offenses under the city’s controversial
- [Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-continues-dialogue-with-german-bishops-regarding-blessing-for-same-sex-couples-cardinal-says/) - Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon to talk about sanctions, said the Vatican secretary of state.
- [Bishop Varden on hope, AI, patience -- and not weaponizing Christianity](https://www.osvnews.com/bishop-varden-on-hope-ai-patience-and-not-weaponizing-christianity/) - "Any spiritual renewal worthy of its name is one that pierces the human heart, and that is something that an algorithm can't do."
- [An important closing thought for the Easter season](https://www.osvnews.com/important-closing-thought-easter-season/) - As the world awaits the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the Church this week has one more message to convey.
- [Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-thanks-canary-islands-as-hantavirus-stricken-ship-arrives-in-tenerife/) - Pope Leo XIV thanked the people of Spain's Canary Islands after passengers exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship were allowed to disembark on the island of Tenerife.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's Regina Caeli address given May 10, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-regina-caeli-address-given-may-10-2026/) - The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Regina Caeli address given May 10, at St. Peter's Square.
- [Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here's what Catholic thinkers have to say](https://www.osvnews.com/can-intelligent-extraterrestrial-life-exist-heres-what-catholic-thinkers-have-to-say/) - The U.S. is disclosing alleged encounters with "unidentified anomalous phenomena," or UAPs; but the existence of extraterrestrial life is not new for Catholics.
- [California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US](https://www.osvnews.com/california-governor-announces-free-diaper-program-for-newborns-a-first-in-us/) - (OSV News) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., announced May 8 a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn in the state. California, he said, will partner with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers and other essential children's items to low-income families or those impacted by emergencies such as domestic violence or natural
- [Washington Roundup: Louisiana asks court to stop abortion pill by mail; Trump pitches border policies](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-louisiana-asks-court-to-stop-abortion-pill-by-mail-trump-pitches-border-policies/) - The same week, Chief Justice John Roberts lamented public perception of the high court as "political actors."
- ['Congratulations!' What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies](https://www.osvnews.com/congratulations-what-moms-want-to-hear-in-facing-challenging-or-unexpected-pregnancies/) - In this month of celebrating mothers, what do expecting moms truly want to hear when they share the big news?
- ['My soul magnifies the Lord!': Pope Leo marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii](https://www.osvnews.com/my-soul-magnifies-the-lord-pope-leo-marks-anniversary-of-election-at-marian-shrine-in-pompeii/) - POMPEII, Italy (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii, one of Italy's most beloved Marian shrines, placing his pontificate under the protection of the Virgin Mary. "Exactly one year ago,
- [As justices consider birthright citizenship, displaced mom says her US-born child 'should belong'](https://www.osvnews.com/as-justices-consider-birthright-citizenship-displaced-mom-says-her-us-born-child-should-belong/) - On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order seeking to change the longstanding legal interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
- [Customer service story of 'relatable' Pope Leo XIV gone viral resonates with everyday people](https://www.osvnews.com/customer-service-story-of-relatable-pope-leo-xiv-gone-viral-resonates-with-everyday-people/) - "In a world that we live in where everything is negative, to have a fun comment, a fun little story like this ... shows that the pope is human."
- [Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-health-centers-respond-to-massive-measles-outbreak-in-bangladesh/) - Amid the outbreak, Catholic charities and health centers run by Catholic nuns are providing healthcare and health awareness in cities and remote areas.
- [Young men are struggling to find purpose and vocation](https://www.osvnews.com/young-men-are-struggling-to-find-purpose-and-vocation/) - Many young men are taking longer to enter stable work, form families and establish a clear sense of direction in life.
- [Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon](https://www.osvnews.com/israeli-soldier-photographed-desecrating-mary-statue-in-lebanon/) - "The incident will be investigated, and command measures will be taken against the soldier in accordance with the findings."
- [Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times](https://www.osvnews.com/leo-xiv-a-pope-of-order-for-chaotic-times/) - Today, we know a lot more about Cardinal Robert Prevost turned Pope Leo XIV. A year after his first words to the world were "Peace be with you all,” he has emerged as a pope of order for times of global chaos.
- [Visit of relics of 36 Cristero martyrs a call to live faith courageously, say LA Catholics](https://www.osvnews.com/visit-of-relics-of-36-cristero-martyrs-a-call-to-live-faith-courageously-say-la-catholics/) - "They were simple ranchers who didn't have much education, but they had strong faith -- and they died for it. ... "I've always found that very beautiful."
- [US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pope Leo XIV discuss Iran war at Vatican meeting](https://www.osvnews.com/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-pope-leo-xiv-discuss-iran-war-at-vatican-meeting/) - (OSV News) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 7, discussing the war in Iran, humanitarian aid and what the Vatican described as "the need to work tirelessly to promote peace," amid ongoing tension between President Donald Trump and the pope. Rubio, who is Catholic, spoke
- [12 quotes from Pope Leo's first year as pope](https://www.osvnews.com/12-quotes-from-pope-leos-first-year-as-pope/) - (OSV News) -- As the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election to the papacy approaches, here is a selection of 12 quotes from the new pontiff on various topics, looking back over the 12 months since he became pope May 8, 2025. 1. "I am a son of St. Augustine, an Augustinian, who said,
- [Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-groups-stress-efforts-to-combat-hunger-as-senate-prepares-to-consider-farm-bill/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a farm bill recently approved by the U.S. House, Catholic organizations together with the U.S. bishops sought to stress to lawmakers the importance of efforts to combat hunger, such as robust support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, a major part of the
- [Bank transformed into Virginia church now a 'worthy space for worship, prayer, praise'](https://www.osvnews.com/bank-transformed-into-virginia-church-now-a-worthy-space-for-worship-prayer-praise/) - Bishop Knestout also blessed work done by faithful volunteers, including the ceiling stencils and the altar in the sanctuary that holds the tabernacle.
- [Priests often serve as first responders for those struggling with mental health, experts say](https://www.osvnews.com/priests-often-serve-as-first-responders-for-those-struggling-with-mental-health-experts-say/) - While clergy are generally not mental health professionals, they can provide support and guidance for those struggling with mental health, experts say.
- [Minnesota state senators recall Annunciation shooting as omnibus firearms bill passes](https://www.osvnews.com/minnesota-state-senators-recall-annunciation-shooting-as-omnibus-firearms-bill-passes/) - ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) -- The Minnesota Senate on May 4 voted 34-33 in favor of an omnibus firearms bill that introduced a series of efforts aimed at combating gun violence. Referenced by many legislators amid the debate of SF4067 on the Senate floor was the Aug. 27, 2025, shooting during an all-school Mass
- [12 saints who were also mothers](https://www.osvnews.com/12-saints-who-were-also-mothers/) - There are dozens of Catholic mothers whom the Church has canonized for their faith, charity and holy virtues.
- [Timeline: Highlights from Pope Leo XIV's first year](https://www.osvnews.com/timeline-highlights-from-pope-leo-xivs-first-year/) - A look back over Leo XIV's first year as pope.
- [Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-expected-in-france-this-september-for-lourdes-paris-visit/) - The French bishops have not yet announced the exact date of the papal visit, but speculation in the Paris region indicates it could take place around Sept. 19.
- [Pope may make 1-day visit to Monaco in March, Vatican confirms](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-may-make-1-day-visit-to-monaco-in-march-vatican-confirms/) - Pope Leo XIV, the head of the world's smallest state, may make a brief visit to Monaco, the world's second-smallest state, this year, the Vatican confirmed.
- [Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour, trips to Spain, Monaco](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-embark-on-10-day-africa-tour-trips-to-spain-monaco/) - The Vatican said peace and care for the poor will be central themes of the African journey, which will also bring him in the footsteps of St. Augustine.
- [Here's a preview of Pope Leo XIV's historic one-day trip to Monaco](https://www.osvnews.com/heres-a-preview-of-pope-leo-xivs-historic-one-day-trip-to-monaco/) - The one-day trip will be Pope Leo's first international journey of 2026 and only the second of his pontificate, and it carries a packed itinerary.
- [6 ways Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco expressed her Catholic faith](https://www.osvnews.com/6-ways-princess-grace-kelly-of-monaco-expressed-her-catholic-faith/) - The Oscar-winning actress retired from Hollywood after her marriage, but she did participate in three faith-based films shortly before her death.
- [LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo visits Monaco](https://www.osvnews.com/live-updates-pope-leo-visits-monaco/) - Pope Leo XIV is making a day trip to Monaco, the first papal visit to the Catholic principality in the modern era.
- [Pope Leo's Monaco trip to be 'laboratory of peace'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-monaco-trip-to-be-laboratory-of-peace/) - In Monaco, "numerous ecclesial or civil associations that take care of children in difficulty, fragile families, the elderly, and the sick."
- [Pope in Monaco: Wealth of the Gospel, riches of the earth must be shared](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-in-monaco-wealth-of-the-gospel-riches-of-the-earth-must-be-shared/) - The tiny principality of Monaco has survived invasions, revolutions and world wars, but now must reach out and share its faith and riches, Pope Leo XIV said.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's homily during Mass at Louis II Stadium in Monaco](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-homily-during-mass-at-louis-ii-stadium-in-monaco/) - This is the prepared text of Pope Leo XIV's homily given March 28, 2026, at the afternoon Mass in Louis II Stadium during his papal visit to Monaco.
- ['Proclaim the Gospel of life,' Pope Leo says in first papal visit to Monaco in modern era](https://www.osvnews.com/proclaim-the-gospel-of-life-pope-leo-says-in-first-papal-visit-to-monaco-in-modern-era/) - Pope Leo XIV urged the wealthy citizens of Monaco to remember the poor and protect every human life, saying the Last Judgment "places the poor at its center."
- [From Formula 1 to dramatic conversion: Monaco's new Catholics this Easter season tell their stories](https://www.osvnews.com/from-formula-1-to-dramatic-conversion-monacos-new-catholics-this-easter-season-tell-their-stories/) - Monaco has a record number of people entering the Catholic Church, including one with a dramatic conversion that took her from the fast lane of Formula One.
- [In photos: Pope Leo XIV makes a papal visit to Monaco](https://www.osvnews.com/in-photos-pope-leo-xiv-makes-a-papal-visit-to-monaco/) - In photos: Pope Leo XIV makes an apostolic visit to Monaco March 28, 2026, his second overseas journey as the successor of St. Peter.
- [UFOs, extraterrestrial life explored at Vatican parish event](https://www.osvnews.com/ufos-extraterrestrial-life-explored-at-vatican-parish-event/) - The UFO talk was one example of the parish's broader effort to engage timely cultural topics and their intersection with Catholic thought.
- ['Peace be with you all': Pope Leo's first words were a roadmap for his first year](https://www.osvnews.com/peace-be-with-you-all-pope-leo-first-words-were-a-roadmap-for-his-first-year/) - Not only was "peace" the very first word of Pope Leo's pontificate, but it was one of the most used words in his first speech.
- [Pope Leo XIV appoints Jesuit priest as new bishop of Honolulu as Bishop Silva retires](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-jesuit-priest-as-new-bishop-of-honolulu-as-bishop-silva-retires/) - Pope Leo has appointed a Jesuit priest as the new bishop of Honolulu to succeed Bishop Clarence "Larry" Silva, who has led the Hawaii diocese for two decades.
- [Lebanese priests overjoyed by a surprise video call from Pope Leo](https://www.osvnews.com/lebanese-priests-overjoyed-by-a-surprise-video-call-from-pope-leo/) - "First, it was a surprise, then it was a great joy," Lebanese Maronite Catholic parish priest in Rmeich, Father Toni Elias, told OSV News.
- [New sign on a street corner in Brooklyn, N.Y., honors legacy of Dorothy Day](https://www.osvnews.com/new-sign-on-a-street-corner-in-brooklyn-n-y-honors-legacy-of-dorothy-day/) - Day's life of faith inspired others, said Father Anthony Andreassi, administrative vicar for the Brooklyn Oratory Parishes in Brooklyn Heights.
- [Augustinian charisms of truth, unity, love revealed in Pope Leo's pastoral style, say panelists](https://www.osvnews.com/augustinian-charisms-of-truth-unity-love-revealed-in-pope-leos-pastoral-style-say-panelists/) - "In many ways, this Augustinian spirituality that shapes Leo's pastoral heart, also contributes to a much-needed, prophetic voice."
- [Bishop Gracida, emeritus of Corpus Christi, dies at 102](https://www.osvnews.com/bishop-gracida-emeritus-of-corpus-christi-dies-at-102/) - Bishop René Henry Gracida, who was shepherd of the Diocese of Corpus Christi for 14 years, died on the morning of May 1
- [Lord of the Dance meets Shepherd of the Flock: Michael Flatley greets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican](https://www.osvnews.com/lord-of-the-dance-meets-shepherd-of-the-flock-michael-flatley-greets-pope-leo-xiv-at-vatican/) - Irish dance superstar Michael Flatley stepped into the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV April 29, leaving the "Lord of the Dance" creator reflective on how faith and footwork are gifts from God.
- [Pope Leo XIV meets with Catholic Charities USA leadership, urges mission of compassion](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-meets-with-catholic-charities-usa-leadership-urges-mission-of-compassion/) - The pope acknowledged difficulties inherent in charitable work, from securing resources to combating discouragement, and urged them not to lose heart.
- [National shrine planned to honor the first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest for the US](https://www.osvnews.com/national-shrine-planned-to-honor-venerable-augustus-tolton-in-western-illinois/) - Father Augustus (Augustine) Tolton is now getting his own national shrine in western Illinois where the Black Catholic priest grew up and once served.
- [Catholic, other faith leaders push Ohio lawmakers to end the death penalty](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-other-faith-leaders-push-ohio-lawmakers-to-end-the-death-penalty/) - (OSV News) -- As Ohio prepares for its upcoming gubernatorial election, faith leaders pushed lawmakers on May 4 to end the practice of capital punishment. Ohio's May 5 primary election will determine who both major parties will nominate to run in the state's November gubernatorial election to succeed Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican whose term ends
- [Trump renews attacks on Pope Leo over Iran war and accuses him of endangering Catholics](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-renews-attacks-on-pope-leo-accuses-him-of-endangering-catholics-with-iran-war-opposition/) - Trump renewed his attacks on Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war; the pontiff said anyone criticizing him for proclaiming the Gospel should "do so with the truth."
- [Pope to lead Corpus Christi procession in Madrid, Vatican says as it releases Spain schedule](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-to-lead-corpus-christi-procession-in-madrid-vatican-says-as-it-releases-spain-schedule/) - Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic visit to Spain will take the pontiff to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.
- [New data analysis provides baseline for weighing options on unauthorized immigration, say experts](https://www.osvnews.com/new-data-analysis-provides-baseline-for-weighing-options-on-unauthorized-immigration-say-experts/) - New research shows the number of "undocumented immigrants" -- if defined as those without long-term authorization to reside in the U.S., including those granted short-term legal status -- reached an estimated 14.6 million in 2024, an "increasingly settled" population that reflects shifts in migration patterns.
- [Americans disapprove of Trump's comments about Pope Leo XIV, poll shows](https://www.osvnews.com/americans-disapprove-of-trumps-comments-about-pope-leo-xiv-poll-shows/) - Pope Leo has a 25-point net favorable margin among Americans overall, with 41% favorable, 16% unfavorable and 43% saying they have no opinion of the pontiff.
- [Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-bishops-in-africa-urge-end-to-xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa/) - "The credibility of Africa, which aspires to become a key player on the international stage, is at stake," said Cardinal Ambongo.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given May 6, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-may-6-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given May 6 in St. Peter’s Square. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. II. Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium. 8. The Church, pilgrim in history towards the heavenly homeland Brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! As we
- [The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, pope says](https://www.osvnews.com/the-church-must-speak-clearly-decisively-against-all-evil-pope-says/) - The Catholic Church is the guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil and in defense of human life, Pope Leo XIV said.
- [Colorado's newest shrine has long been place of 'prayer and communion' amid 'beauty of creation'](https://www.osvnews.com/colorados-newest-shrine-has-long-been-place-of-prayer-and-communion-amid-beauty-of-creation/) - "We're blessed by Camp St. Malo becoming a shrine to that much better serve the faithful, serve the larger Church and bring pilgrims to that place."
- [Catholic aid organizations remain 'united in hope' for Ukraine as war rages on](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-aid-organizations-remain-united-in-hope-for-ukraine-as-war-rages-on/) - CNEWA president Msgr. Peter I. Vaccari prayed for those killed by Russia's attacks on Ukraine, launched in 2014 and accelerated by a 2022 full-scale invasion.
- [From his shrine to hers: 'Mini-Camino' walks from St. Joseph to Our Lady of Champion](https://www.osvnews.com/from-his-shrine-to-hers-mini-camino-walks-from-st-joseph-to-our-lady-of-champion/) - "You're finding the Lord is reorienting you to things that are simpler, things that are stronger, things that are more true, rather than settling for less."
- [Americans continue to feel drawn to Pope Leo, first American pontiff, a year after election](https://www.osvnews.com/americans-continue-to-feel-drawn-to-pope-leo-first-american-pontiff-a-year-after-election/) - A year into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is still enjoying popularity and rockstar-like fame, especially in Chicago, his hometown.
- [Bishops' pro-life chair 'urgently' encourages FDA to proceed with safety review on mifepristone](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-pro-life-chair-urgently-encourages-fda-to-proceed-with-safety-review-on-mifepristone/) - The head of the bishops' pro-life committee has written to Trump administration officials his concerns about the status of their mifepristone safety review.
- ['We have to protect creation': At Spanish convent, Franciscan sisters breed rare giant rabbit](https://www.osvnews.com/we-have-to-protect-creation-at-spanish-convent-franciscan-sisters-breed-rare-giant-rabbit/) - "Many families have managed to get by thanks to this animal, and now it seems we are forgetting that part of our history."
- [God's diplomat: Pope Leo XIV and his strategy to speak Gospel to power](https://www.osvnews.com/gods-diplomat-pope-leo-xiv-and-his-strategy-to-speak-gospel-to-power/) - Roughly two months before celebrating a year on the throne of Peter, Pope Leo XIV became one of the most quoted global leaders on the planet.
- [Historic Catholic church in Mozambique destroyed in 'scene of terror' by Islamic extremists](https://www.osvnews.com/historic-catholic-church-in-mozambique-destroyed-in-scene-of-terror-by-islamic-extremists/) - "It was a scene of terror. Homes, infrastructure, all destroyed, and the historic parish reduced to rubble. Civilians were captured and forced to watch."
- [Catholicism in the Lower South: Thriving communities built on French and Spanish foundations](https://www.osvnews.com/catholicism-in-the-lower-south-thriving-communities-built-on-french-and-spanish-foundations/) - In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the story now turns to the lower South and the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.
- [Christian sites under attack in Holy Land as violence and displacement intensify](https://www.osvnews.com/christian-sites-under-attack-in-holy-land-as-violence-and-displacement-intensify/) - "In whose name and for what motivation can sacred places be destroyed and outraged, human beings offended and humiliated, religious signs and symbols trampled upon?"
- [Supreme Court hits brakes on court ruling that blocked abortion pill distribution by mail](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-hits-brakes-on-court-ruling-that-blocked-abortion-pill-distribution-by-mail/) - The Supreme Court temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting an abortion pill to be dispensed by mail.
- ['Polish Lourdes,' where Mary appeared to 2 girls 160 times, could soon draw global attention](https://www.osvnews.com/polish-lourdes-where-mary-appeared-to-2-girls-160-times-could-soon-draw-global-attention/) - Unlike better known sites such as Lourdes or Fatima, the apparitions in Gietrzwald were marked not only by their frequency but by extended dialogue.
- [Born without arms, this pilot soars on wings of faith](https://www.osvnews.com/born-without-arms-this-pilot-soars-on-wings-of-faith/) - (OSV News) -- Jessica Cox -- author, speaker, wife, pilot, martial arts black belt -- has tremendous balance. Whether she's at home, on stage, in the sky or heading to the mat, she's centered, physically and spiritually. She admits that slacklining -- a demanding activity that entails walking erect on a loosely tensioned synthetic rope --
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's Regina Caeli address given May 3, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-regina-caeli-address-given-may-03-2026/) - "The Gospel proclaimed this Sunday presents the Master’s dialogue with his disciples during the Last Supper. In particular, we hear a promise that involves us from this moment onwards in the mystery of his Resurrection"
- [Appeals court temporarily blocks policy permitting distribution of abortion pill by mail](https://www.osvnews.com/appeals-court-temporarily-blocks-policy-permitting-distribution-of-abortion-pill-mifepristone-by-mail/) - An appeals court on May 1 temporarily blocked ‌a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
- [Pope Leo accepts resignation of Bishop Mulvey of Corpus Christi; names Bishop Avilés as successor](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-accepts-resignation-of-bishop-mulvey-of-corpus-christi-names-bishop-aviles-as-successor/) - Bishop Avilés served nearly two decades in parish ministry in Pharr and Hidalgo, Texas, and later held leadership roles within his congregation and was appointed auxiliary bishop of Brownsville in 2017 by Pope Francis.
- [Feds charge 'Purgatory' cybercriminal in swatting attack on Pope Leo's alma mater](https://www.osvnews.com/feds-charge-purgatory-cybercriminal-in-swatting-attack-on-villanova-pope-leos-alma-mater/) - Federal authorities have charged a juvenile with a hoax that prompted an August 2025 active shooter scare at Villanova University
- [Pope accepts resignation of bishop of Laredo, Texas, names Tyler, Texas, priest as successor](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-accepts-resignation-of-bishop-of-laredo-texas-names-tyler-texas-priest-as-successor/) - Founded on July 3, 2000, the Diocese of Laredo combined portions of the Diocese of Corpus Christi and the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
- [Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims](https://www.osvnews.com/archdiocese-of-new-york-proposes-800-million-settlement-for-abuse-claims/) - The body representing "a majority of victim-survivors," has worked "hard for months to reach agreement on a global settlement of all sex abuse lawsuits."
- [Pope accepts resignation of West Virginia bishop, names Washington auxiliary as successor](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-accepts-resignation-of-west-virginia-bishop-names-washington-auxiliary-as-successor/) - "I come to you first and foremost as your brother in faith," the bishop said. "I hope you will allow this stranger to walk with you on the journey of faith."
- [Pope appoints two auxiliaries for Washington, accepts resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Campbell](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-appoints-two-auxiliaries-for-washington-accepts-resignation-of-auxiliary-bishop-campbell/) - "It's a day of great joy for the Archdiocese of Washington," said Cardinal Robert W. McElroy at a May 1 news conference hosted by the archdiocese.
- [Washington Roundup: House passes bill to fund DHS; LA delays House primaries after SCOTUS ruling](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-house-passes-bill-to-fund-dhs-la-delays-house-primaries-after-scotus-ruling/) - The Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's congressional map creating a second majority-Black congressional district was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."
- [Virginia's 'Royal' Catholics welcome King Charles III and celebrate America's 250th](https://www.osvnews.com/virginias-royal-catholics-welcome-king-charles-iii-in-celebrating-americas-250th/) - FRONT ROYAL, Va. (OSV News) -- "The British are coming! The British are coming!" That has been the cry throughout Front Royal, a small town of 16,000 in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with a reputation as a sort of "Catholic Mecca," since news of the royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was finally
- [2 Vatican dicasteries jointly release document on 'integral ecology' in family life](https://www.osvnews.com/2-vatican-dicasteries-jointly-release-document-on-integral-ecology-in-family-life/) - The Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life have jointly published a new document offering guidelines for families related to the care for creation and human life.
- [SBA commits to $160 million in midterm and 2028 elections spending amid growing challenges](https://www.osvnews.com/sba-commits-to-160-million-in-midterm-and-2028-elections-spending-amid-growing-challenges/) - The Trump administration has left in place the Biden administration's eased restrictions on mifepristone that eliminated an in-person dispensing requirement.
- [USCIRF hearing: Children 'bear the brunt' of international religious freedom violations](https://www.osvnews.com/uscirf-hearing-children-bear-the-brunt-of-international-religious-freedom-violations/) - "Our identity was denied, our citizenship was taken, and our dignity was slowly destroyed, largely because of our faith."
- [Pope Leo's prayer intention for May: 'That everyone might have food'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-prayer-intention-for-may-that-everyone-might-have-food/) - "We recognize with sorrow that millions of brothers and sisters continue to suffer from hunger, while so many goods are wasted at our tables."
- [Pope Leo condemns violence after bomb attack in Colombia](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-condemns-violence-after-bomb-attack-in-colombia/) - "Bishops across the country have emphasized the ... need to work toward a peace with social justice, based on dialogue, reconciliation, and respect for life."
- [Suspect arrested for assault against French nun in Jerusalem](https://www.osvnews.com/suspect-arrested-for-assault-against-french-nun-in-jerusalem/) - In the late afternoon, the nun "felt someone come up behind her and throw her with full force onto a rock," according to one news report.
- [Trump DOJ accuses Biden administration of anti-Christian bias in new report](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-doj-accuses-biden-administration-of-anti-christian-bias-in-new-report/) - The task force was directed to focus on anti-Christian bias, but the report argued that the issues it included "do not only affect Christians. Far from it."
- [Am I obligated to do my penance right away for my confession to be valid?](https://www.osvnews.com/am-i-obligated-to-do-my-penance-right-away-for-my-confession-to-be-valid/) - The short answer is no, you didn't do anything wrong by receiving holy Communion before completing your penance.
- [The Sheep Detectives](https://www.osvnews.com/the-sheep-detectives/) - The comic mystery "The Sheep Detectives" might be expected to be innocuous at worst and rather cuddly at best.
- [Maryland top court says names in Archdiocese of Baltimore abuse inquiry can't be released](https://www.osvnews.com/maryland-top-court-says-names-in-archdiocese-of-baltimore-abuse-inquiry-cant-be-released/) - (OSV News) -- Maryland's top court has ruled that state's attorney general cannot disclose the names of Archdiocese of Baltimore clergy and staff appearing in a grand jury investigation of alleged sexual abuse that have not been charged with any crimes. That inquiry -- which did not lead to any indictments -- cited both alleged perpetrators
- [Pope Leo year one: How Chiclayo's bishop brought his grounded leadership to a global church](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-year-one-how-chiclayos-bishop-brought-his-grounded-leadership-to-global-church/) - When Pope Leo XIV was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, few felt the change more personally than those who had known him before.
- [Hope meets history in Pope Leo XIV's Chicago](https://www.osvnews.com/hope-meets-history-in-pope-leo-xivs-chicago/) - In the 20th century, Chicago was to American Catholicism what New York was to finance or Hollywood to film -- central, influential and formational.
- [Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump effort to end temporary protections for Haitians, Syrians](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-hears-arguments-in-trump-effort-to-end-temporary-protections-for-haitians-syrians/) - A ruling in the case could have far-reaching implications for those who hold TPS status, including 350,000 Haitians who are living and working in the U.S.
- [These 4 asteroids just got named for Pope Leo XIII, Vatican astronomers](https://www.osvnews.com/these-4-asteroids-just-got-named-for-pope-leo-xiii-vatican-astronomers/) - (OSV News) -- Many things are named in honor of popes, including shrines, schools and other structures. In Singapore, there's even an orchid variety with a papal moniker: Dendrobium His Holiness Pope Francis, presented to its namesake during the late pope's 2024 apostolic visit to that nation. And the convention has taken to the heavens --
- [Supreme Court rules New Jersey pregnancy centers can challenge state probe in federal court](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-rules-new-jersey-pregnancy-centers-can-challenge-state-probe-in-federal-court/) - Even some organizations that do not align with First Choice's opposition to abortion filed amicus briefs on their behalf, citing freedom of speech concerns.
- ['Pope Leo XIV: The Biography': A Vatican insider tells the pope's tale, from southside Chicago to Rome](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-the-biography-a-vatican-insider-tells-the-popes-tale-from-southside-chicago-to-rome/) - There's been no shortage of books profiling the first American pope, Leo XIV, but only one concludes with an in-person interview with the pontiff himself.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given April 29, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-april-29-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Apr. 29 in St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! Today I would like to talk about the Apostolic Journey I made from 13 to 23 April, visiting four African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola
- [Pope Leo on the dignity of work: 9 quotes for St. Joseph the Worker](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-on-the-dignity-of-work-9-quotes-for-st-joseph-the-worker/) - As the Church honors St. Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of all engaged in labor, on May 1, here are nine quotes from Pope Leo for reflection.
- [Benedictine abbot warns of Holy Land becoming 'Christian Disneyland'](https://www.osvnews.com/benedictine-abbot-warns-of-holy-land-becoming-christian-disneyland/) - If you think of the most secularized regions in Europe -- like the Czech Republic -- even there, Christians are many times more numerous than here."
- [Madre Peregrina statue on US tour brings message of hope, peace and joy, bishop says](https://www.osvnews.com/madre-peregrina-statue-on-us-tour-brings-message-of-hope-peace-and-joy-bishop-says/) - "Our Lady of Guadalupe appears as an Indigenous woman, pregnant, because she wanted the Church, the new world, to give hope to all peoples."
- [US, Japanese bishops warn 9 nuclear powers are killing non-proliferation treaty](https://www.osvnews.com/us-japanese-bishops-warn-9-nuclear-powers-are-killing-non-proliferation-treaty/) - Several U.S. and Japanese Catholic bishops seeking nuclear disarmament are expressing both urgency and wariness as the U.N. head admits "arms control is dying."
- [King Charles invokes faith, 'shared values' as he calls for peace in address to Congress](https://www.osvnews.com/king-charles-invokes-faith-shared-values-as-he-calls-for-peace-in-address-to-congress/) - "It is my hope -- my prayer -- that in these turbulent times, working together and with our international partners, we can stem the beating of plowshares into swords."
- [After Easter surge in confirmations, college students look forward in faith](https://www.osvnews.com/after-easter-surge-in-confirmations-college-students-look-forward-in-faith/) - Universities across the country are experiencing a surge in students seeking the sacrament of confirmation this academic year.
- [Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of Rice Bowl, dies at 95 after a life 'poured out in service'](https://www.osvnews.com/msgr-robert-coll-creator-of-rice-bowl-dies-at-95-after-a-life-poured-out-in-service/) - "We give thanks for a priest whose life was a gift poured out in service" and who touched countless lives "by his compassion, leadership and unwavering faith."
- [Virginians march against extreme abortion amendment 'seeking to devour life'](https://www.osvnews.com/virginians-march-against-extreme-abortion-amendment-seeking-to-devour-life/) - "This affects everyone -- young girls, women, as well as the unborn. This is the darker shadow of (society) -- what behaviors do we protect and enable?"
- [Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027](https://www.osvnews.com/patron-saints-named-for-world-youth-day-2027/) - Organizers said the lives of the patron saints reflected on issues relevant today, including persecution, migration and social struggle.
- [Church advocates for disappeared priest who became a symbol of South Sudan's struggle](https://www.osvnews.com/church-advocates-for-disappeared-priest-who-became-a-symbol-of-south-sudans-struggle/) - "The disappearance of Father Luke Yugue three years ago ... shows how fragile the lives of people are in the hands of the powerful."
- [Catholic maritime ministries urge prayer for seafarers trapped amid Hormuz blockade](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-maritime-ministries-urge-prayer-for-seafarers-trapped-amid-hormuz-blockade/) - "It is the mental health, it's the fatigue that these innocent seafarers are actually going through," said the head of the International Maritime Organization.
- [Analysis: Will President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV have electoral implications?](https://www.osvnews.com/analysis-will-president-donald-trumps-criticism-of-pope-leo-xiv-have-electoral-implications/) - President Donald Trump's social media and verbal attacks on Pope Leo XIV could add to challenges facing Republican candidates in the midterm elections later this year, analysts told OSV News.
- [Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood causes, including Dutch nun who served in Missouri](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-advances-sainthood-causes-including-dutch-nun-who-served-in-missouri/) - According to her congregation's website, Sister Teresia "wanted to serve God in the order, working in silent union with Him" despite a debilitating disease.
- [Anglicans, Catholics must work to overcome differences, pope tells archbishop of Canterbury](https://www.osvnews.com/anglicans-catholics-must-work-to-overcome-differences-pope-tells-archbishop-of-canterbury/) - Archbishop Mullally expressed to Pope Leo for speaking "about the many injustices in our world," especially during his trip to Africa.
- [Pope Leo's October meeting on marriage, family gains urgency amid declining birth rates in West](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-october-meeting-on-marriage-family-gains-urgency-amid-declining-birth-rates-in-west/) - As declining birth rates reshape the West, a global conversation on marriage and family is gaining urgency ahead of an October gathering in Rome convened by Pope Leo XIV.
- [Finding God in St. Joseph](https://www.osvnews.com/finding-god-in-st-joseph/) - Whenever we turn our attention to Joseph, we are led, by him and through him, to discover the God whom he heeded and the divine mission he served.
- [US bishops call for prayer after gunman attacks White House press dinner with Trump](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-white-house-officials-and-journalists-evacuated-from-press-dinner-after-gunshots/) - The head of the U.S. Catholic bishops' conference denounced the violence at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by Trump.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's homily for Good Shepherd Sunday 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-homily-for-good-shepherd-sunday-2026/) - This is the official English translation of the full text of Pope Leo XIV's homily for Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
- [Pope Leo to new priests: Keep Church door open, don't be an obstacle to seekers](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-to-new-priests-keep-church-door-open-dont-be-an-obstacle-to-seekers/) - Priests are called to leave the Church's doors open to a "suffering humanity" in need and not "be an obstacle to those who wish to enter," Pope Leo XIV said.
- [Pope Leo encourages death penalty abolitionists as Trump DOJ brings back firing squad, electric chair](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-encourages-death-penalty-abolitionists-as-doj-restores-firing-squad-and-electric-chair/) - Pope Leo XIV sent a message of support to participants at a Catholic university event marking 15 years since the abolition of the death penalty in Illinois.
- [Washington Roundup: Senate passes ICE plan; Trump in no 'rush' on Iran; SNAP chicken bill; and more](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-senate-passes-ice-plan-trump-in-no-rush-on-iran-snap-chicken-bill-and-more/) - The same week, President Donald Trump said in response to questions from journalists not to "rush" him on the Iran war, as controversy over his comments about Pope Leo XIV continued.
- [Pew: In US and other countries, Catholicism loses more members than it gains](https://www.osvnews.com/pew-in-us-and-other-countries-catholicism-loses-more-members-than-it-gains/) - A new analysis from Pew Research Center has found that Catholicism has lost more members than it has gained in most of the 24 countries surveyed, while Protestantism has seen net gains in several nations, especially Latin America.
- [Canadian cardinal urges vote to stop expansion of assisted suicide to those with mental illness](https://www.osvnews.com/canadian-cardinal-urges-vote-to-stop-expansion-of-assisted-suicide-to-those-with-mental-illness/) - The measure, Bill C-218, proposes to amend Canada's criminal code to permanently prohibit medical assistance in dying, or MAiD, for individuals solely living with a mental illness.
- [With outcries against corruption throughout Africa, pope softens speech in Equatorial Guinea](https://www.osvnews.com/with-outcries-against-corruption-throughout-africa-pope-softens-speech-in-equatorial-guinea/) - In the final leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV struck a more measured tone.
- [Vatican pro-prefect at Catholic University: Liturgical prayer is indispensable to evangelization](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-pro-prefect-at-catholic-university-liturgical-prayer-is-indispensable-to-evangelization/) - Prayer, by its very definition, is dialogue with God. But do we really know how to pray -- on our own, and together?
- [Disability ministry in the Church is making strides, but needs more widespread adoption by parishes](https://www.osvnews.com/disability-ministry-in-the-church-is-making-strides-but-needs-more-widespread-adoption-by-parishes/) - The SPRED disability ministry is filling a gap in the Church, especially for children who go to public school, but the overall need outpaces what is available.
- [Fernando Mendoza, No. 1 draft pick, chooses family over spotlight on night he's selected by Raiders](https://www.osvnews.com/mendoza-no-1-draft-pick-chooses-family-over-spotlight-on-night-hes-selected-by-raiders/) - In an era defined by spectacle and self-promotion, Mendoza's draft-night choice stood in quiet contrast.
- ['We have to make sure the pope's words do not get wasted,' says Cameroon archbishop](https://www.osvnews.com/we-have-to-make-sure-the-popes-words-do-not-get-wasted-says-cameroon-archbishop/) - The pope's visit "was a unique moment. For once, the whole country halted, revealing a deep sense of joy and a longing for peace and justice."
- [What the Easter Scriptures teach us about how to live as family](https://www.osvnews.com/what-the-easter-scriptures-teach-us-about-how-to-live-as-family/) - Sometimes we look to Scripture and ask, "Does anything here speak to my life today?"
- [Jesus prepares a place for us. How can we know the way?](https://www.osvnews.com/jesus-prepares-a-place-for-us-how-can-we-know-the-way/) - "I am going to prepare a place for you," Jesus said to his disciples (Jn 14:2). What did he mean?
- [New national garden promises healing for abuse survivors and all Catholics](https://www.osvnews.com/new-national-garden-promises-healing-for-abuse-survivors-and-all-catholics/) - "We can't heal alone. We want to heal with you, with our Church, with the bishops, with the priests. We want to heal together."
- [Retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell, Hartford's fourth shepherd, dies at age 88](https://www.osvnews.com/retired-archbishop-henry-j-mansell-hartfords-fourth-shepherd-dies-at-age-88/) - HARTFORD, Conn. (OSV News) -- Retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell of Hartford died April 21 at age 88. He was Hartford's fourth archbishop, serving from 2003 until his retirement in 2013. A funeral Mass will be celebrated April 30 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford with Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne as principal celebrant. Burial
- [Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis](https://www.osvnews.com/buenos-aires-archbishop-laments-lack-of-unity-at-mass-for-pope-francis/) - "More than ever, Argentina needs that culture of encounter the Pope spoke about so often. Let's see when we're going to stop looking at each other as enemies."
- [Advocates for Father Capodanno's sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican](https://www.osvnews.com/advocates-for-father-capodannos-sainthood-hopeful-cause-will-gain-momentum-at-vatican/) - He was killed by enemy fire while trying to shield a wounded corpsman with his body during an attack by the North Vietnamese on Sept. 4, 1967.
- [Pope Leo donates $100K to CRS clean water project in El Salvador](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-donates-100k-to-crs-clean-water-project-in-el-salvador/) - Pope Leo XIV has donated $100,000 to provide access to clean water in El Salvador, supporting a program launched by the country's papal nuncio and Catholic Relief Services.
- [Diocese 'hires' AI fundraising staffer in pilot program. Meet 'Maria'](https://www.osvnews.com/diocese-hires-ai-fundraising-staffer-in-pilot-program-meet-maria/) - Maria is the centerpiece of a pilot program the diocese has launched to enhance its development strategy.
- [Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but 'all are welcome' in Church](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-holy-see-does-not-approve-formalized-blessings-of-same-sex-unions-but-all-are-welcome-in-church/) - The pope made the remarks during a wide-ranging press conference concluding an 11-day journey through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
- [Indigenous coalition continues challenge to mining project on religious liberty grounds](https://www.osvnews.com/indigenous-coalition-continues-challenge-to-mining-project-on-religious-liberty-grounds/) - An Indigenous coalition filed an updated lawsuit in Phoenix to block a land transfer including their sacred site at Oak Flat, Arizona, from destruction.
- [Pope Leo XIV's first-year themes of unity, community have Augustinian ties](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xivs-first-year-themes-of-unity-community-have-augustinian-ties/) - CHICAGO (OSV News) -- One of the first things Pope Leo XIV said from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica upon his election May 8, 2025, was "I am a son of St. Augustine, an Augustinian." The statement signaled to the world and its 1.4 billion Catholics that they were going to experience a papacy
- [Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers](https://www.osvnews.com/lebanese-christians-rejoice-over-new-christ-statue-brought-by-italian-soldiers/) - Lebanese Christians in Debel are celebrating the gift of a new statue of Jesus on the cross after a recent act of desecration by two Israeli soldiers drew global outrage.
- [From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa](https://www.osvnews.com/from-conflict-zones-to-ancient-christian-sites-pope-leo-xiv-brings-message-of-peace-hope-to-africa/) - "Today, Africa is called to contribute significantly to the holiness and missionary character of the Christian people," the pope said.
- [Pope Leo offers encouragement to inmates, young people and families in final full day of Africa visit](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-offers-encouragement-to-bata-inmates-young-people-and-families-in-final-full-day-of-africa-visit/) - Pope Leo told inmates at a correctional facility in Equatorial Guinea that "no one is excluded from God's love" and "God never grows tired of forgiving."
- [Pope Leo responds to Trump: 'Blessed are the peacemakers'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-responds-to-trump-blessed-are-the-peacemakers/) - "I have no fear neither of the Trump administration nor speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do."
- [Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea](https://www.osvnews.com/gospel-message-brings-freedom-hope-pope-says-at-final-mass-in-equatorial-guinea/) - Pope Leo was greeted with cheers from the people attending the Mass, many of whom were dressed in the Vatican's white and yellow colors.
- [Diocese of Peoria releases schedule of pilgrimage events for Sheen beatification](https://www.osvnews.com/diocese-of-peoria-releases-schedule-of-pilgrimage-events-for-sheen-beatification/) - The schedule begins with a nine-day novena of holy hours at 7 p.m. every evening at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois, from Sept. 15-23.
- [Top 10 takeaways from a report on the 400 men becoming US priests in 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/top-10-takeaways-from-a-report-on-the-400-men-becoming-us-priests-in-2026/) - What does the latest generation of priests in the U.S. look like, and what factors have shaped their vocation?
- [Belarus rights groups urge Church to 'continue caring' amid ongoing suppression of religion](https://www.osvnews.com/belarus-rights-groups-urge-church-to-continue-caring-amid-ongoing-suppression-of-religion/) - Belarus's foremost Catholic dissident has urged Church leaders not to ignore the plight of his country's political prisoners amid a continuing crackdown on religious freedoms.
- [In Central Africa's largest Catholic church, Pope Leo tells faithful: 'The future of Equatorial Guinea depends upon your choices'](https://www.osvnews.com/in-central-africas-largest-catholic-church-pope-leo-tells-faithful-the-future-of-equatorial-guinea-depends-upon-your-choices/) - MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in the second-largest Catholic Church in Africa April 22, telling Catholics in the oil-rich nation that "the future of Equatorial Guinea depends upon your choices." The pope offered Mass in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in the eastern city of Mongomo, near Equatorial
- [Appeals court upholds Texas law on Ten Commandments in public schools](https://www.osvnews.com/appeals-court-narrowly-upholds-texas-law-on-ten-commandments-in-public-schools/) - A federal appeals court on April 21 narrowly upheld a Texas law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
- [See what missionaries say Pope Leo's Africa trip was (really) all about](https://www.osvnews.com/see-what-missionaries-say-pope-leos-africa-trip-was-really-all-about/) - "I primarily come to Africa as a pastor … to be with and to celebrate with, to encourage and accompany, all of the Catholics throughout Africa.”
- [Marquette Law survey: Most Americans say US did not have sufficient reasons for Iran war](https://www.osvnews.com/marquette-law-survey-most-americans-say-us-did-not-have-sufficient-reasons-for-iran-war/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Most Americans say they do not believe there were sufficient reasons for the U.S. to carry out combat operations in Iran, according to a new Marquette Law School national survey published April 22. The survey was conducted April 8-16, 2026, following Pope Leo XIV's declaration that President Donald Trump's threat April 7
- [Trump participates in Bible reading after AI depiction resembling Jesus, Pope Leo controversies](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-participates-in-bible-reading-after-ai-depiction-resembling-jesus-pope-leo-controversies/) - "The America Reads the Bible initiative invites all citizens to once again acknowledge our Nation's extraordinary Biblical foundations."
- [Mass at Basilica of St. Mary Major marks first anniversary of Pope Francis' death](https://www.osvnews.com/mass-at-basilica-of-st-mary-major-marks-first-anniversary-of-pope-francis-death/) - (OSV News) -- On the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death, Pope Leo XIV praised his predecessor's "courageous witness" as "a significant heritage for the Church." Pope Leo, who is in Equatorial Guinea on the last leg of his apostolic trip, sent a message April 21 to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College
- [Pope Leo meets Equatorial Guinea's dictator, quoting St. Augustine's 'City of God'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-meets-equatorial-guineas-dictator-quoting-st-augustines-city-of-god/) - "The destiny of humanity risks being tragically compromised without a change of direction," Pope Leo said. "God does not want this."
- [National Eucharistic Congress says use of 'one nation under God' is about 'spiritual renewal'](https://www.osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-congress-says-use-of-one-nation-under-god-is-about-spiritual-renewal/) - "With our Holy Father we desire to be witnesses to Christ's love praying for the peace of Christ to descend upon our country and our world."
- [In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communities](https://www.osvnews.com/in-angola-catholic-church-steps-in-to-give-a-voice-to-mining-affected-communities/) - Communities across the continent are pressing the Church to take a clearer stand on the human and environmental cost of mining.
- [Analysis: Will President Trump's recent attacks on Pope Leo cost him Catholic voters?](https://www.osvnews.com/analysis-will-president-trumps-recent-attacks-on-pope-leo-cost-him-catholic-voters/) - There's no historical memory of incidents like these, when a sitting U.S. president directly and repeatedly attacked a pope.
- [On Earth Day, a look at St. Francis of Assisi as patron of the environment](https://www.osvnews.com/on-earth-day-a-look-at-st-francis-of-assisi-a-patron-of-the-environment/) - (OSV News) -- St. Francis of Assisi was declared a saint nearly 800 years ago, just two years after his death. Not until much more recently -- about 50 years ago -- was the beloved 13th-century Italian friar called the patron of ecology. "John Paul II makes that proclamation in 1979," explained Joshua C. Benson, associate
- [Pope Leo XIV, the world's conscience: A Jewish perspective](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-the-worlds-conscience-a-jewish-perspective/) - What Pope Leo did do was to reiterate his heartfelt opposition to war and his equally fervent desire for peace. This is part of a hallowed tradition.
- [Christians protest after Pakistani court says forced marriage of Christian girl, 13, is legal](https://www.osvnews.com/christians-protest-after-pakistani-court-says-forced-marriage-of-christian-girl-13-is-legal/) - Alongside Christian political and human rights groups, Catholic bishops organized protest gatherings to voice their concerns over the verdict.
- [One year later, nurse remembers Pope Francis' last journey with love and gratitude](https://www.osvnews.com/one-year-later-nurse-remembers-pope-francis-last-journey-with-love-and-gratitude/) - Reflecting on their friendship, Strappetti said the pope felt close to him "perhaps because I saw him as a person before seeing him as a pope."
- [One year ago today: The pope from the peripheries died on Easter Monday](https://www.osvnews.com/one-year-ago-today-the-pope-from-the-peripheries-died-on-easter-monday/) - Pope Francis was an untiring voice for peace, urging an end to armed conflict, supporting dialogue and encouraging reconciliation.
- [Pope Leo XIV honors Pope Francis on death anniversary, recalling his mercy and closeness to 'the little ones'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-honors-pope-francis-on-death-anniversary-recalling-his-mercy-and-closeness-to-the-little-ones/) - Flying over the west coast of central Africa on April 21, Pope Leo XIV paused to honor his predecessor on the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death, remembering the Argentine pope’s witness to mercy and closeness to the poor.
- [US saw more than 1.12 million abortions in 2025, but actual figures likely higher](https://www.osvnews.com/us-saw-more-than-1-12-million-abortions-in-2025-but-actual-figures-likely-higher/) - States and jurisdictions are not required to report their abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control's Abortion Surveillance System.
- [Just war not 'a blank check for violence' and pope is 'guardian of conscience,' says bishop](https://www.osvnews.com/just-war-not-a-blank-check-for-violence-and-pope-is-guardian-of-conscience-says-bishop/) - (OSV News) -- On April 15, Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Doctrine, issued a statement clarifying the Catholic Church's teaching on just war. The statement came as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials have publicly challenged Pope Leo XIV's
- ['Christ hears the cry of the people' in the face of evil, pope says at Mass near Angola's largest diamond mine](https://www.osvnews.com/christ-hears-the-cry-of-the-people-in-the-face-of-evil-pope-says-at-mass-near-angolas-largest-diamond-mine/) - SAURIMO, Angola (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV traveled to the heart of Angola's diamond country April 20, urging the tens of thousands gathered at the papal Mass in the country's northeast to trust that "Christ hears the cry of the people" in the face of evil. On the eighth day of Pope Leo's apostolic
- [Elderly residents explode with joy amid Pope Leo XIV's energizing visit](https://www.osvnews.com/elderly-residents-explode-with-joy-amid-pope-leo-xivs-energizing-visit/) - Jesus, the pope told nursing home residents, "dwells among you whenever you try to love one another and help one another as brothers and sisters."
- [Supreme Court to hear clash between Catholic preschools, Colorado over 'universal' program](https://www.osvnews.com/supreme-court-to-hear-clash-between-catholic-preschools-colorado-over-universal-program/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. Supreme Court April 20 agreed to hear a case over a clash between Catholic preschools and the state of Colorado over whether those schools can participate in the state's universal preschool program. Two Catholic parishes with preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver have alleged the state of Colorado excluded the
- [Holy Land Catholic leaders condemn Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in Lebanon](https://www.osvnews.com/lebanon-israeli-military-to-investigate-soldier-who-destroyed-jesus-statue-amid-backlash/) - "(It's) a grave affront to the Christian faith and adds to other reported incidents of desecration of Christian symbols by IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon."
- ['The heart of the Church' is 'alive and beating': Pope Leo XIV leads rosary at beloved Muxima Marian shrine in Angola](https://www.osvnews.com/the-heart-of-the-church-is-alive-and-beating-pope-leo-xiv-leads-rosary-at-beloved-muxima-marian-shrine-in-angola/) - Pope Leo XIV led tens of thousands of Angolan Catholics in praying the rosary April 19 at southern Africa's most visited Catholic shrine.
- [The Eucharist can 'rekindle lost hope,' Pope Leo says at Sunday Mass in Angola](https://www.osvnews.com/the-eucharist-can-rekindle-lost-hope-pope-leo-says-at-sunday-mass-in-angola/) - Pope Leo XIV celebrated an outdoor Mass for an estimated 100,000 Catholics in Angola on Sunday, urging them to find renewed hope in the Eucharist and the Risen Christ.
- [Pope Leo arrives in Angola, calls for fostering 'just model of coexistence'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-arrives-in-angola-urges-leaders-to-prioritize-common-good/) - Pope Leo XIV touched down in the Angolan capital of Luanda, beginning a three-day visit to a country that is home to 20 million Catholics.
- [With candor, Pope Leo confronts Cameroon's ongoing abductions, killings in plea for peace](https://www.osvnews.com/with-candor-pope-leo-confronts-cameroons-ongoing-abductions-killings-in-plea-for-peace/) - In clear, direct language, the pope spent his time in Cameroon denouncing violence, corruption and exploitation, while calling for reconciliation and credible leadership.
- [Pope Leo XIV rejects media 'narrative' his Africa remarks targeted Trump](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-rejects-media-narrative-his-africa-remarks-targeted-trump/) - "I primarily come to Africa as a pastor, as the head of the Catholic Church to be with and to celebrate with ... all of the Catholics throughout Africa."
- [Pope Francis on then-Cardinal Prevost: 'He's a saint,' journalist recalls in memoir book on the late pope](https://www.osvnews.com/a-fathers-farewell-journalist-recalls-personal-bond-with-pope-francis-in-new-book/) - In his new book, Salvatore Cernuzio recounts a revealing remark from Pope Francis: when asked his thoughts on then-Cardinal Robert Prevost, the pope replied: “He’s a saint.”
- [Bishops' pro-life chair concerned about 'uneven enforcement' of FACE Act after DOJ report](https://www.osvnews.com/bishops-pro-life-chair-concerned-about-uneven-enforcement-of-face-act-after-doj-report/) - "The DOJ's investigation confirms that advocates for life weren't provided with equal justice," the U.S. bishops' pro-life chairman said..
- [Pope Leo named one of Time magazine's '100 Most Influential People of 2026'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-named-one-of-time-magazines-100-most-influential-people-of-2026/) - (OSV News) -- Time magazine has named Pope Leo XIV to its "100 Most Influential People of 2026" list. The accolade was announced April 15, with the first U.S.-born pope joining a diverse group of individuals -- some famous, some lesser known -- distinguished by their contributions as leaders, innovators, icons, artists and pioneers. The
- [Vatican ends canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-ends-canonization-cause-for-jesuit-father-walter-ciszek/) - (OSV News) -- The canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek -- a Polish American priest who ministered amid years in Soviet captivity -- has been terminated, although Vatican's decision does not "diminish the enduring spiritual value" of his witness, said a leading advocate for the cause. In an April 9 letter, Msgr. Ronald C.
- [Washington Roundup: Trump lashes out at Pope Leo; scandals lead to congressional resignations](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-trump-lashes-out-at-pope-leo-scandals-lead-to-congressional-resignations/) - President, Pope and Politics: This week in Washington.
- [Gallup: Young men are an 'emerging exception' among 'low ebb' of religiosity in US](https://www.osvnews.com/gallup-young-men-are-an-emerging-exception-among-low-ebb-of-religiosity-in-us/) - Data from 2024 and 2025 "mark a clear break, with young men now surpassing young women on this measure of religious importance."
- [Pope Leo tells African students AI revolution risks changing 'our very relationship with truth'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-tells-african-students-ai-revolution-risks-changing-our-very-relationship-with-truth/) - Pope Leo also addressed corruption, calling it a "scourge" from which Africa must be freed, prompting spontaneous cheers and applause from the crowd.
- [Church concerned about Costa Rica's deal with US to receive deportees every week](https://www.osvnews.com/church-concerned-about-costa-ricas-deal-with-us-to-receive-deportees-every-week/) - "The new Immigration and Customs Enforcement measures have been overcrowding U.S. facilities, so they now need to send some deportees to other countries."
- [Faithful sing, pray, walk in solidarity with detained immigrants in Florida to bring them hope](https://www.osvnews.com/faithful-sing-pray-walk-in-solidarity-with-detained-immigrants-in-florida-to-bring-them-hope/) - "The solution is not to detain them" but "to create a pathway for them to go through the process and become citizens and continue to build this country."
- [Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with 120,000 people in Cameroon: 'Bring the bread of life to your neighbors'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-with-120000-people-in-cameroon-bring-the-bread-of-life-to-your-neighbors/) - Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Cameroon with 150,000 faithful.
- [Investigation 'ongoing' in false bomb threat at home of Pope Leo's brother](https://www.osvnews.com/investigation-ongoing-in-false-bomb-threat-at-home-of-pope-leos-brother/) - Police is conducting "an ongoing and active investigation" of an unsubstantiated bomb threat at the house of one of Pope Leo XIV's brothers.
- [Trump administration ends contract with Miami Catholic Charities to shelter unaccompanied minors](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-administration-ends-contract-with-miami-catholic-charities-to-shelter-unaccompanied-minors/) - The agency provided what the Miami Herald called "the equivalent of a federally funded foster care system" parallel to that operated by state agencies.
- [Trump says he has 'right to disagree' with Pope Leo, not 'necessary' to meet him](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-says-he-has-right-to-disagree-with-pope-leo-says-meeting-not-necessary/) - President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House April 16 that he does not see a meeting with Pope Leo XIV as "necessary" after his social media tirade.
- [Pope Francis remembered in Buenos Aires as 'guiding light' for Argentine Church](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-francis-remembered-in-buenos-aires-as-guiding-light-for-argentine-church/) - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (OSV News) -- María Rico ambled along a busy Buenos Aires boulevard as part of a caravan through Barrio Flores -- the childhood neighbourhood of the late Pope Francis -- to commemorate the first anniversary of the Argentine pontiff's death. A Neighborhood Remembers Rico, 66, recalled first meeting the future pope while he
- [Analysis: Does a new survey show potential for a confession revival? Some say yes; others not so sure](https://www.osvnews.com/analysis-does-a-new-survey-show-potential-for-a-confession-revival-some-say-yes-but-others-not-so-sure/) - A new survey finds 67% of Catholics who haven't been to confession in the past year are open to returning. Experts discuss whether that is enough for revival.
- [Irish-born religious sister's joyful witness endures 10 years after her death in Ecuador quake](https://www.osvnews.com/irish-born-religious-sisters-joyful-witness-endures-10-years-after-her-death-in-ecuador-quake/) - "The Lord transformed her soul," and Sister Clare "no longer longed for anything other than to have Christ as her only love."
- [How I met abortionist Kermit Gosnell](https://www.osvnews.com/how-i-met-abortionist-kermit-gosnell/) - I'll never forget the first time I saw him: the notorious abortionist Kermit Gosnell. He was on trial for murdering babies born alive during abortion.
- ['We can always begin anew': Pope Leo leads peace meeting in heart of Cameroon's conflict zone](https://www.osvnews.com/we-can-always-begin-anew-pope-leo-leads-peace-meeting-in-heart-of-cameroons-conflict-zone/) - "Today your feet are standing on the soil of Bamenda that has drunk the blood of many of our children," Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Bamenda told the pope.
- [At Cameroonian orphanage, Pope Leo tells children they can always find a friend in Jesus](https://www.osvnews.com/at-cameroonian-orphanage-pope-leo-tells-children-they-can-always-find-a-friend-in-jesus/) - The visit became a spontaneous moment of celebration when the children sang for the pope -- and he joined in.
- [Pope Leo XIV arrives in Cameroon as 'a servant of dialogue' amid violent separatist conflict](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-in-cameroon-as-a-servant-of-dialogue-amid-violent-separatist-conflict/) - Peace "is everyone's responsibility, beginning with civil authorities," Pope Leo told Cameroon's politicians April 15 in Yaoundé.
- [US bishops' doctrine chair defends Church's just war tradition after Vance comments](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-doctrine-chair-defends-churchs-just-war-tradition-after-vance-comments/) - "For over a thousand years, the Catholic Church has taught just war theory and it is that long tradition the Holy Father carefully references in his comments on war," said Bishop James Massa.
- [More US bishops raise their voices against Trump's attacks on Pope Leo](https://www.osvnews.com/more-us-bishops-raise-their-voices-against-trumps-attacks-on-pope-leo/) - More U.S. Catholic bishops are speaking out in defense of Pope Leo XIV after President Donald Trump began denouncing the pope at length on social media and in verbal statements.
- [Leo's response](https://www.osvnews.com/leos-response/) - "Pope Leo has modeled how to respond when an aggressor attacks unjustifiably. Both talking the talk and walking the walk is a rare combination in the world today."
- [Old lines, new thoughts: Writing out a Gospel by hand](https://www.osvnews.com/old-lines-new-thoughts-writing-out-a-gospel-by-hand/) - Because my Lent took a nosedive about two-thirds of the way through, I am still immersed in a project I undertook in order to get my spiritual groove back: Writing out the Gospel of Mark, in longhand.
- [Catholic groups slam Trump's attacks on Pope Leo, a 'shepherd' of souls, not a politician](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-groups-slam-trumps-attacks-on-pope-leo-a-shepherd-of-souls-not-a-politician/) - A number of Catholic organizations are speaking out in defense of Pope Leo XIV, as President Donald Trump doubled down on his harsh criticism of the pope.
- [Court hears lawsuit on Illinois law mandating pro-life doctors, centers give abortion referrals](https://www.osvnews.com/court-hears-lawsuit-on-illinois-law-mandating-pro-life-doctors-centers-give-abortion-referrals/) - CHICAGO (OSV News) -- A federal appellate court in Chicago heard oral arguments April 10 in a case challenging an Illinois law that compels pro-life physicians and pregnancy centers to give patients who ask for it a referral to an abortion provider. Erin Hawley, counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, a public interest firm dedicated to religious
- [From searching to belonging: Record Easter baptisms in France reflect personal journeys of faith](https://www.osvnews.com/from-searching-to-belonging-record-easter-baptisms-in-france-reflect-personal-journeys-of-faith/) - According to the French bishops' conference, newly baptized individuals come from a wide variety of social backgrounds, and each has a "unique" story.
- [Pope finds the embodiment of the 'guiding principle above all' in Algeria](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-finds-the-embodiment-of-the-guiding-principle-above-all-in-algeria/) - Pope Leo framed himself as “a pilgrim of peace." He said the world cannot continue to "add resentment upon resentment, generation after generation."
- [Cameroon separatists declare temporary ceasefire ahead of pope's visit to conflict-hit regions](https://www.osvnews.com/cameroon-separatists-declare-temporary-ceasefire-ahead-of-popes-visit-to-conflict-hit-regions/) - While the pope is a pastor, he can offer "humble suggestions" on how Cameroon could resolve the crisis, Bamenda's Archbishop Andrew Nkea said.
- [Pope Leo on papal plane to Cameroon: St. Augustine invites all to search for God and truth today](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-on-papal-plane-to-cameroon-st-augustine-invites-all-to-search-for-god-and-truth-today/) - Pope Leo: Augustine is "very much from the past," yet "speaks to us of tradition, speaks to us of life, the Church, as the Church grew in the early centuries."
- [Vatican foundation announces global events to honor Benedict XVI ahead of 2027 centenary](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-foundation-announces-global-events-to-honor-benedict-xvi-ahead-of-2027-centenary/) - "He shows the reasonableness of faith, how faith can help reason itself to become more fully rational, without falling into totalitarianism or arbitrariness."
- [Dominicans who care for poor cancer patients sue over state's transgender mandates](https://www.osvnews.com/dominicans-who-care-for-poor-cancer-patients-sue-over-states-transgender-mandates/) - The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, New York, operate a 42-bed nursing home that provides palliative care for the dying poor.
- [Christ at the center](https://www.osvnews.com/christ-at-the-center/) - How striking it was to hear the first words of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate. They surprised, in no small part of course, because the world had never heard before from a pontiff born in the United States. But even more significantly, the first words he spoke as pope were not his own. Stepping out onto
- [A Eucharistic Word: Tabernacle](https://www.osvnews.com/a-eucharistic-word-tabernacle/) - While praying in our pew after Communion during a recent Sunday Mass, our 6-year-old son decided to administer a pop quiz to his willing little sister. “What was the first tabernacle?” he asked. “I have no idea,” she replied. “Mary, of course! Her tummy held Jesus for the first time,” he answered. “But what was
- [The gravity of Gettysburg, through the heart of a child](https://www.osvnews.com/the-gravity-of-gettysburg-through-the-heart-of-a-child/) - Sometimes we all need to be reminded through the eyes of the innocent, there is hope.
- [Masses of mourning or papal auditions?](https://www.osvnews.com/masses-of-mourning-or-papal-auditions/) - Whether or not it's meant to be so, the celebrants of the Masses of mourning find themselves in a kind of audition for the papacy.
- [Here are 9 Parisian saints to accompany Catholics during Olympics, reopening of Notre Dame](https://www.osvnews.com/here-are-9-parisian-saints-to-accompany-catholics-during-olympics-reopening-of-notre-dame/) - (OSV News) -- Paris is not a city, it's a world, they say, and so is the rich Catholic culture visible in its people and places. We gathered nine names of Parisian saints to accompany Catholics in 2024 -- the year of the Olympics and reopening of iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. St. Denis In the
- [Besides Leo XIII, 12 other popes have shared that name with new pontiff; 5 are saints](https://www.osvnews.com/besides-leo-xiii-12-other-popes-have-shared-that-name-with-new-pontiff-5-are-saints/) - Leo XIII, was also known as "the Rosary Pope" for his unmatched 11 encyclical letters on Marian devotion.
- [Our Lady of the Snows: An unlikely patron in August](https://www.osvnews.com/our-lady-of-the-snows-an-unlikely-patron-in-august/) - The optional memorial of the Dedication of St. Mary Major, celebrated on Aug. 5, recalls the importance of Mary in the life of the church. But it also calls to mind the Marian title of "Our Lady of the Snows."
- [Analysis: 'Dilexi Te' defined by charity, continuity and unity](https://www.osvnews.com/dilexi-te-defined-by-charity-continuity-and-unity/) - Five months into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has promulgated his first official document, making as his own the draft of a text unfinished by his predecessor.
- [6 years after Sheen's cause was shelved, could Illinois-born Pope Leo bring it back?](https://www.osvnews.com/6-years-after-sheens-cause-was-shelved-could-illinois-born-pope-leo-bring-it-back/) - His beatification had been scheduled for Dec. 21, 2019, in Peoria, Illinois, before its postponement, a move that was scandalous, given the stage of the cause.
- [Who was Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen?](https://www.osvnews.com/who-was-venerable-archbishop-fulton-j-sheen/) - Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is remembered as one of the most influential and innovative evangelists in American history.
- [How Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen embodied the 7 key virtues](https://www.osvnews.com/how-archbishop-sheen-embodied-the-7-key-virtues/) - Archbishop Fulton Sheen is a model for those striving for holiness.
- [A quick guide to fasting in Lent](https://www.osvnews.com/a-quick-guide-to-fasting-in-lent/) - What are the rules for fasting and abstinence during Lent? Here's a quick guide.
- [5 saintly role models we need to help us overcome today's problems](https://www.osvnews.com/5-role-models-we-need-to-help-us-overcome-todays-problems/) - The Lenten season provides us with no shortage of holy men and women to discover and model our lives after.
- [Do annulments hurt or heal? Yes.](https://www.osvnews.com/do-annulments-hurt-or-heal-yes/) - (Leer in Español) One challenge of my work as a judge in a diocesan marriage tribunal is that, in one sense, nobody is happy to have to meet me. No matter how a relationship became broken, or whose "fault" it was, or whether a declaration of nullity can ultimately be granted, the experience of a
- [Does a prenuptial agreement invalidate a marriage?](https://www.osvnews.com/does-a-prenuptial-agreement-invalidate-a-marriage/) - A friend's fiancée won't sign a prenuptial agreement because she thinks it would make the marriage invalid or be grounds for annulment. What's the canonical opinion here?
- [Does watching a televised Mass provide spiritual nourishment?](https://www.osvnews.com/does-watching-a-televised-mass-provide-spiritual-nourishment/) - Q: In the past few weeks, due to extreme weather, I've missed Mass a couple of times. My parish has a Facebook channel, so I watched the services there instead. I wasn't able to receive Communion. In talking to the priest, though, he said that in such situations, a person can receive invisibly or symbolically,
- [Q & A: Can one Mass satisfy both my Sunday and Christmas obligation in 2023?](https://www.osvnews.com/q-a-can-one-mass-satisfy-both-my-sunday-and-christmas-obligation-in-2023/) - Q:Since Christmas is on Monday this year, can I go to a Christmas vigil Mass on Sunday and have it fulfill my Sunday and Christmas obligations? (Boston) A: As you note, in 2023 Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday (which is also the Fourth Sunday of Advent). And like all Sundays, Catholics are required to attend Must Catholics go to Mass twice this Christmas weekend 2023
- [For those who avoid meat anyway, is there another Lenten Friday penance?](https://www.osvnews.com/for-those-who-avoid-meat-anyway-is-there-another-lenten-friday-penance/) - If I typically avoid meat or eat fish most days anyway, should I do something different for my Lenten Friday penance, or just stay the same?
- [When does a marriage 'lack proper form' in canon law, and can a lay person perform intinction themselves?](https://www.osvnews.com/when-does-a-marriage-lack-proper-form-in-canon-law-and-can-a-lay-person-perform-intinction-themselves/) - Q: A divorced, annulled Catholic friend of mine recently got engaged to another divorced Catholic, who said her previous marriage was ruled "lacks proper form" by the church. What does this mean? Are they able to marry in the Catholic Church? (Indiana) A: Even as a canon lawyer, it's impossible to draw firm conclusions about
- [Is the annulment process just a way to get around the church's prohibition on divorce?](https://www.osvnews.com/is-the-annulment-process-just-a-way-to-get-around-the-churchs-prohibition-on-divorce/) - Q: I was married in a non-Catholic wedding ceremony, then divorced years later civilly. Once I became Catholic and wanted to marry again, I got an annulment of the first marriage. My non-Catholic friends and relatives said this was a Catholic cop out to get around Jesus' prohibition against divorce, by saying that the first
- [What is the church's teaching on transgender issues?](https://www.osvnews.com/what-is-the-churchs-teaching-on-transgender-issues/) - Q: These days we hear so much about "trans people." I expect our church is against the practice but I really have never heard anything "official" about the church's position. What does our church say about it? Thank you. A: It is true that, with transgender issues being a relatively new phenomenon in modern society,
- [Is Dec. 9 a holy day of obligation this year?](https://www.osvnews.com/is-dec-9-a-holy-day-of-obligation-this-year/) - Q: Is Dec. 9 a day of obligation? Is this rule new? Is it just for America? (Rochester, New York) A: Normally Dec. 9 is not a holy day of obligation, but it is this year in the United States due to a quirk of the calendar. For some background, Canon 1246 of the Code
- [What is the significance of a Jubilee Year?](https://www.osvnews.com/what-is-the-significance-of-a-jubilee-year/) - Q: What is the significance of a Jubilee Year? (Lakeland, Florida) A: The short answer is, a Jubilee Year is a special year of grace and reconciliation. Today, the Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee Year every 25 years, although the pope can also declare an "extra" extraordinary Jubilee year between the regularly-scheduled jubilees (as Pope
- [What is the point of the Mass reading about the genealogy of Jesus?](https://www.osvnews.com/what-is-the-point-of-the-mass-reading-about-the-genealogy-of-jesus/) - Q: I'm a longtime daily Massgoer, and every year in the days leading up to Christmas we have that one Gospel reading that lists all the names of Jesus' ancestors. I can understand why things like this are included in the Bible for the sake of history, but why does it show up every year
- [What is a consecrated virgin?](https://www.osvnews.com/what-is-a-consecrated-virgin/) - Q: What does it mean to be a "consecrated virgin"? What are the rights and duties of the designation? And what is the process of becoming a "consecrated virgin"? A: The Code of Canon Law defines consecrated virgins as chaste and never-married women who "through their pledge to follow Christ more closely, … are consecrated
- [Why can't the church offer a completely gluten-free host?](https://www.osvnews.com/why-cant-the-church-offer-a-completely-gluten-free-host/) - Q: I recently read your answer to the question, "Is non-alcoholic church wine valid for consecration?" In your response you cited the canon law that discusses the "valid matter" for the celebration of the Eucharist. This quickly brought to mind my wife's severe celiac disorder. My question is, is it absolutely essential to use wheat
- [Are fairies and leprechauns demonic? And what happened to Barabbas?](https://www.osvnews.com/are-fairies-and-leprechauns-demonic-and-what-happened-to-barabbas/) - Question Corner: Are fairies and leprechauns demonic? And what happened to Barabbas?
- [What are the different kinds of sin?](https://www.osvnews.com/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-sin/) - Q: At a recent Mass, the priest talked about "mortal sin," about which I'd previously heard, but then he mentioned "venial sins" and "temporal sins," and even "sins of omission." I'm not familiar with these, especially the last one. How can a person commit a sin without doing anything? A: Every sin represents a turning
- [Does a married person need their marriage blessed or 'convalidated' once they become Catholic?](https://www.osvnews.com/does-a-married-person-need-their-marriage-blessed-or-convalidated-once-they-become-catholic/) - Q: At my parish, we were blessed to have several adults baptized and enter into full communion with the church this past Easter. But my question is, what happens with their marriages? Doesn't a married person need their marriage blessed or "convalidated" once they become Catholic? A: The short answer is that for most already-married
- [Is the parish administrator the same thing as a pastor?](https://www.osvnews.com/is-the-parish-administrator-the-same-thing-as-a-pastor/) - "Parish administrator" is distinct from the office of pastor, but this distinction probably will not make much of a practical difference in your day-to-day experience of parish life.
- [Do I need to attend my territorial parish?](https://www.osvnews.com/do-i-need-to-attend-my-territorial-parish/) - While Catholics are free to attend Mass and otherwise be involved in the life of whatever parish they choose, in most cases, a Catholic's official parish membership is determined by where they live.
- [What is the Catholic Church's teaching on miracles?](https://www.osvnews.com/what-is-the-catholic-churchs-teaching-on-miracles/) - Q: One of the Protestant churches I attended in the past said that when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, it came to every believer in Jesus, including down to today, which they said meant we all ought to be able to do miracles. Another church taught the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles only,
- [How accurate is the portrayal of Judas in 'The Chosen?'](https://www.osvnews.com/how-accurate-is-the-portrayal-of-judas-in-the-chosen/) - The Gospels never mention Judas having a misguided but well-intentioned desire for Jesus to take up a role as an earthly king.
- [How many vocations are there?](https://www.osvnews.com/how-many-vocations-are-there/) - The word "vocation" comes from the Latin word "vocare," or "to call." A vocation is literally "a calling," which in a Catholic sense typically means a calling from God.
- [Why is New Year's Day a holy day of obligation?](https://www.osvnews.com/why-is-new-years-day-a-holy-day-of-obligation/) - If the church's new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is New Year's Day a holy day of obligation?
- [Why do we baptize infants, and why was Jesus baptized?](https://www.osvnews.com/why-do-we-baptize-infants-and-why-was-jesus-baptized/) - Some Evangelical friends were recently quizzing me on the Catholic understanding of baptism. Why do we baptize infants?
- [Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?](https://www.osvnews.com/why-is-it-a-problem-for-the-sspx-to-ordain-new-bishops/) - Why shouldn't the SSPX go through with ordaining new bishops?
- [Why doesn't the Church require more demanding fasting for Lent?](https://www.osvnews.com/why-doesnt-the-church-require-more-demanding-fasting-for-lent/) - Why doesn't the Church require something more demanding for Lenten fasting?
- [How does a vegan senior citizen handle Lenten fasting?](https://www.osvnews.com/how-does-a-vegan-senior-citizen-handle-lenten-fasting/) - Canon 1252 does give us both an upper and lower age for observing the church's law on fasting.
- [Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there?](https://www.osvnews.com/why-are-there-so-many-different-kinds-of-convents-out-there/) - The Church teaches that religious life -- and really, all of consecrated life -- is based around the concept of "charism."
- [The reconstruction of Notre Dame is a symbol of hope](https://www.osvnews.com/the-reconstruction-of-notre-dame-is-a-symbol-of-hope/) - Notre Dame de Paris, known everywhere for its Gothic splendor, has been a beacon of faith and inspiration for centuries.
- [Catholics and the next four years](https://www.osvnews.com/catholics-and-the-next-four-years/) - Former President Donald J. Trump, defeated after his first term in November 2020, is once again President-Elect Donald J. Trump -- a feat only one other man has pulled off in the history of the United States. Even though many of the 67 million Americans who voted for Kamala Harris were shocked, President Trump's political
- [OSV Editors: Before the holiday rush](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-before-the-holiday-rush/) - If it seems like a long lead-up to Thanksgiving this year, that's because it is. The holiday will be celebrated on the latest possible date this month, creating what feels like an unusual mid-November lull. The turkeys might be on order, Black Friday might be looming, but nevertheless we find ourselves with a few days
- [OSV Editors: Notre Dame's new fire](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-notre-dames-new-fire/) - (OSV News) -- It's likely that most of the Catholic world observed Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris knocking on the enormous door of Notre Dame Cathedral ahead of its Dec. 7 reopening ceremony, with truly biblical winds blowing outside. Not everyone was aware, however, that as the archbishop opened the gates and stepped inside --
- [OSV Editors: Even though the pope is home, don't stop praying for him](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-even-though-the-pope-is-home-dont-stop-praying-for-him/) - As we breathe a sigh of relief, we reflect on the profound effect that Pope Francis' hospital stay had on many around the world.
- [OSV Editors: Heroes and saints in Texas](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-heroes-and-saints-in-texas/) - In aftermath of the July 4 Texas flooding, the need for prayers for those who have died and those left behind continues. We must not forget them.
- [OSV Editors: The atrocity against humanity in Gaza must end](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-the-atrocity-against-humanity-in-gaza-must-end/) - On July 27, Israel's government airdropped aid to the people in Gaza starving amid the Israel-Hamas war. It is not enough.
- [OSV Editors: On 100 days of Leo](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-on-100-days-of-leo/) - At his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV said: "I was chosen, without any merit of my own, and now, with fear and trembling, I come to you as a brother"
- [OSV Editors: How to change our society in crisis](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-how-to-change-our-society-in-crisis/) - We are a society in crisis. There is no other way to describe the fact that, in the past month, three young men, aged 16 to 23, have killed or intended to kill.
- [OSV Editors: He left for Turkey and Lebanon as Pope Leo; he came back as Pontifex](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-he-left-for-turkey-and-lebanon-as-pope-leo-he-came-back-as-pontifex/) - Even if Pope Leo XIV’s Thanksgiving trip to Turkey and Lebanon began with lighthearted moments, the journey itself was anything but casual.
- [OSV Editors: Pope Leo XIV is our Catholic of the Year](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-editors-pope-leo-xiv-is-our-catholic-of-the-year/) - It would be unthinkable to say that any Catholic in 2025 has had more news coverage, influence or impact than Pope Leo XIV, who was, up until May 8, somewhat unknown to the world as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. Since Pope Leo's election following the Easter Monday death of Pope Francis, 88, the Catholic Church
- [Reflection for Oct. 22, Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://www.osvnews.com/reflection-for-oct-22-twenty-ninth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Is 45:1, 4-6Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-101 Thes 1:1-5bMt 22:15-21 “I am the Lord, there is no other.” The prophet Isaiah tells us in simple, evocative words. God’s power is universal, loving, and mysterious. And all earthly power comes from God, as Isaiah reminds the Israelites. To confess God’s power has profound meaning for
- [Epiphany: Seeking the findable savior](https://www.osvnews.com/epiphany-seeking-savior/) - The Epiphany of the Lord | Mt: 2: 1-12 Right about now, people are usually "so over" Christmas. They've tossed the trees to the curb, thrown the unwanted gift cards into the dresser drawer, OD’d on cookies and chocolate, lost the instructions for the electronic toys, and spent many sleepless nights wondering when the kids
- [Reflection for Feb. 4, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://www.osvnews.com/reflection-for-feb-4-fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Jb 7:1-4, 6-7Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-61 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23Mk 1:29-39 We’ve all been there. At the end of a long day, the phone rings, there’s a knock on the door, the boss stops by your desk, or an email arrives. “Can you help me with something?” “Someone has called in sick.” “We need to get
- [10 Resolutions to kick-start your year](https://www.osvnews.com/10-resolutions-to-kick-start-your-year/) - (OSV News) -- For most of us, New Year's Day means both celebrating what's ahead and learning from the year that's ending. For Catholics, it's seeing the past year not just through the rearview mirror, but refracted through the lens of faith. A new year offers us more than a fresh start. It can be
- [Your Light has come: Embracing the spirit of Epiphany this New Year](https://www.osvnews.com/your-light-has-come-embracing-the-spirit-of-epiphany-this-new-year/) - If we haven't gotten enough of Christmas lights already this season -- on houses, trees, bushes, department stores -- this Sunday we are absolutely festooned with them. The reading, from Isaiah announces in the very first line: "Your light has come!" And it keeps on coming. "Nations shall walk by your light," the prophet continues,
- [Living Pentecost](https://www.osvnews.com/living-pentecost/) - Once the Easter season is over and the baskets and bonnets are packed away, we're still "Easter people." Pentecost endures.
- [Thank God for his many blessings](https://www.osvnews.com/thank-god-for-his-many-blessings/) - Scripture Readings for Oct. 12, 2025, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 5:14-17Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4​​2 Tm 2:8-13Lk 17:11-19 A writer once said that the two most popular prayers on earth are "Help, help, help!" and "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I won't disagree. A lot of us are very good at praying
- [Pharisees, tax collectors and the way of humility](https://www.osvnews.com/pharisees-tax-collectors-and-the-way-of-humility/) - The message of this Gospel offers something for everyone. It offers consolation and reassurance for those who feel small and overlooked; and it's also a cautionary tale for those who feel prideful and self-satisfied.
- [Living stones and the "mother church" of all churches](https://www.osvnews.com/living-stones-and-the-mother-church-of-all-churches/) - As feast days go, this Sunday is one of the more unusual ones on the church calendar: the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.
- [The king on the cross](https://www.osvnews.com/the-king-on-the-cross/) - When we hear the words of the man next to Jesus at Calvary, do we realize where we have been and what we have learned?
- [Are you prepared?](https://www.osvnews.com/are-you-prepared/) - Are we ready for a change? Well, it's coming.
- [A lesson on bringing Jesus into our world](https://www.osvnews.com/a-lesson-on-bringing-jesus-into-our-world/) - Hearing this brief passage from Matthew, we realize that this gospel is much more than a history lesson in "how the birth of Jesus came about."
- [Become a member of the Magi](https://www.osvnews.com/become-a-member-of-the-magi/) - Each of us is called, in our way, to be members of the Magi.
- [A lesson plan for holiness](https://www.osvnews.com/a-lesson-plan-for-holiness/) - Over the years, the Sermon on the Mount has been called many things.
- [Of mountaintops and Lent](https://www.osvnews.com/of-mountaintops-and-lent/) - So what are we doing on a mountaintop in the early days of Lent?
- [Setting a road map for Lent](https://www.osvnews.com/setting-a-road-map-for-lent/) - This last Sunday before Lent offers us a lesson in what is expected of us as disciples, and Jesus maps out the road we need to travel.
- [The rest of the story](https://www.osvnews.com/the-rest-of-the-story/) - Even an astounding healing can come at a cost.
- [You had to be there: Thomas' lesson for an Easter people](https://www.osvnews.com/you-had-to-be-there-thomas-lesson-for-an-easter-people/) - So, just where was Thomas? When we hear this reading from St. John's Gospel, we can't help but wonder.
- [Do you know his voice?](https://www.osvnews.com/an-ear-for-the-shepherd/) - We pay so much attention to the figure of the good shepherd in this Gospel, we might overlook another important detail.
- [Why the ascension of Jesus matters](https://www.osvnews.com/why-the-ascension-of-jesus-matters/) - Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Eph 1:17-23 OR Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Lk 24:46-53 It took a while for me to learn why the ascension of Jesus mattered. I mean, on the surface it seems a funny thing, mythological. Maybe, I thought, the Ascension was one of those ancient, unsophisticated bits of the religion it
- [The central mystery of the Christian faith](https://www.osvnews.com/the-central-mystery-of-the-christian-faith/) - The mystery is mysterious, but the take-home point is simple. The Trinity matters.
- [Conforming to Christ as unprofitable servants](https://www.osvnews.com/conforming-to-christ-as-unprofitable-servants/) - Scripture readings for Oct. 5, 2025, Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-92 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14Lk 17:5-10 Between the disciples of Jesus and those whose faith is mostly performative, whose piety is a bit too much for show, there should be the starkest difference. One should not be like the others;
- [Learning from the persistent widow](https://www.osvnews.com/learning-from-the-persistent-widow/) - The believer should imitate the persistent widow -- "importunate" she's called.
- [The Purgatorio and communion with one another](https://www.osvnews.com/the-purgatorio-and-communion-with-one-another/) - Dante's Purgatorio is just a poem, a work of fiction, but it expresses a great truth -- the truth we Catholics celebrate each year on All Souls Day.
- [The ultimate end of all things](https://www.osvnews.com/the-ultimate-end-of-all-things/) - To know the end is near, to watch for the end, St. Augustine taught that the fruit of such knowledge and vigilance is patience. The readings this Sunday are indeed about the end.
- [Are you awake?](https://www.osvnews.com/are-you-awake/) - Since ancient times, Romans 13 has been read by Christians at Advent. To wake up spiritually to the reality of Christ's presence is the message: "You know the time; it is the hour for you to awake from sleep." Such is the simple exhortation, given in the church's scriptural voice, heard at the beginning of
- [Seeking the one who has come](https://www.osvnews.com/seeking-the-one-who-has-come/) - Is Jesus the Messiah? This is the question John the Baptist's disciples ask, and the answer has a call to action for us today.
- [Linger in contemplation at the manger with the Holy Family](https://www.osvnews.com/linger-in-contemplation-at-the-manger-with-the-holy-family/) - With the feast of the Holy Family, the church, I think, simply wants our Christmas adoration, our meditation, to linger.
- [Stay salty (the holy way)](https://www.osvnews.com/stay-salty-the-holy-way/) - To understand what Jesus means by calling his disciples "the salt of the earth," St. Augustine said that we should keep in mind the two immediately preceding verses.
- [A return to the basics](https://www.osvnews.com/a-return-to-the-basics/) - Lent calls for a return to the basics.
- [Seeking the living water during Lent](https://www.osvnews.com/seeking-the-living-water-during-lent/) - Do we desire Christ like that Samaritan woman, who is so like ourselves?
- [The radical news of the resurrection of Jesus](https://www.osvnews.com/the-radical-news-of-the-resurrection-of-jesus/) - The resurrection of Jesus sets everything on its head.
- [What we as church can learn from Mardi Gras](https://www.osvnews.com/what-we-as-church-can-learn-from-mardi-gras/) - Catholics treasure the unity we have in faith. One of the most beautiful things about being Catholic is that regardless of language, culture and race, and no matter where we are in the world, the content of divine revelation is constant. Our understanding of what we believe may develop over time, but the core tenets
- [Called to holiness? Well, what's authentic holiness, anyway?](https://www.osvnews.com/called-to-holiness-well-whats-authentic-holiness-anyway/) - What are you doing in Lent? Some are trying something new, something that will jolt them out of complacency; others have returned to practices that have been meaningful and successful for them in the past, like giving up chocolate or committing to a weekly Holy Hour. There's nothing wrong with either approach. Lent is Christianity's
- [Unity is impossible? Here’s what a 450-Year-Old, 40-part Motet Can Teach Us](https://www.osvnews.com/unity-is-impossible-heres-what-a-450-year-old-40-part-motet-can-teach-us/) - As we closed another liturgical year and crossed the threshold into Advent, our faith is directing our attention toward things eternal. Advent is a season to contemplate not just what we desire, but the fact that we are hardwired to long for something more, something truer, better, and more beautiful than what we have already
- [Sanctifying work](https://www.osvnews.com/sanctifying-work/) - My mind has been focused on work a lot lately. That's probably because in seven of our eight adult children's households, someone has been looking for a new job! Most of us have a list of checkboxes when it comes to what we do and where. We hope to find something that is challenging but
- [The greatest New Year's challenge: Letting go](https://www.osvnews.com/the-greatest-new-years-challenge-letting-go/) - Undoubtedly, some will be glad to see the end of 2023 and others will mentally designate it for the “Best Year Ever” file. Most of us will find ourselves reviewing what has transpired over the past 12 months with an eye to the future. We’ll contemplate things left undone in the previous year and recommit
- [Indy or Not, Revival Is Yours](https://www.osvnews.com/indy-or-not-revival-is-yours/) - Not going to Indy? I’m sorry I won't see you there. But take heart. You aren't missing anything truly important. Don't get me wrong, the event is worth attending. There'll be huge crowds, stacks of speakers and a few very nicely choreographed moments to remember. People who do go will be buoyed by old friends
- [Advent: We see what we're looking for](https://www.osvnews.com/advent-we-see-what-were-looking-for/) - I'm old enough to remember reading "Highlights Magazine" in the waiting room at the doctor's office. My favorite feature was the "Hidden Pictures" puzzle. The task was to find a number of small images that had been hidden within a larger picture. Kids were given a list of exactly what to look for -- along
- [Mission by mail](https://www.osvnews.com/mission-by-mail-mardi-gras/) - I did not expect that the promise of a box of Mardi Gras trinkets sent by a stranger could become a mission. But that is precisely what has happened.
- [7 reasons to pray for the cardinals in conclave](https://www.osvnews.com/7-reasons-to-pray-for-the-cardinals-in-conclave/) - As the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome for the conclave that will elect our next pope, the rest of us may feel like we have no real role to play in the process. And yet, that is absolutely not the case. While the priests of Rome no longer cast ballots as they did in
- [St. Carlo and timing](https://www.osvnews.com/st-carlo-and-timing/) - Eighty thousand adolescents thought they were traveling to Rome for the much-anticipated canonization of Carlo Acutis. Instead, many were in the Eternal City for the Holy Father's funeral. A pope's death isn't like a presidential election or even the death of a king. Popes don't have heirs. So, when the chair of St. Peter is
- [The choices of our new pope](https://www.osvnews.com/the-choices-of-our-new-pope/) - The seagulls perched on the Sistine Chapel rooftop undoubtedly saw the white smoke first. But it didn't take long for the basilica bells to confirm the news we were all waiting for -- a new pope had been chosen. In that moment, the question of who the cardinals elected was almost irrelevant. The chair would
- [The Acts of the Apostles and 'The Amazing Race'](https://www.osvnews.com/the-acts-of-the-apostles-and-the-amazing-race/) - "I guess I created a monster," our adult daughter mused, as I lined up yet another episode of "The Amazing Race." I knew that when she moved back in with us to save money for her upcoming wedding, she'd bring her tastes in entertainment -- and her streaming logins -- with her. What I didn't
- [Reviving monasticism](https://www.osvnews.com/reviving-monasticism/) - As we struggle with the complexity and noise of today, the church needs monastics more, not less. And the world? Even more so.
- [A new heart this Lent](https://www.osvnews.com/a-new-heart-this-lent/) - The most serious and universal heart disease we all suffer from is sin, but it is our predilection to self-will -- our hardness of heart -- that is the silent killer of our souls.
- [Open letter to Catholic parents: You are vital to kid's faith formation](https://www.osvnews.com/open-letter-to-catholic-parents-you-are-vital-to-kids-faith-formation/) - As children are growing toward maturity, the family home is the most important and formative culture.
- [Beauty as truth?](https://www.osvnews.com/beauty-as-truth/) - It is tempting to make the problem of evil into an intellectual puzzle, trying to fit jagged pieces together into a pleasing whole.
- [Kneeling in the pigpen: Human connection in the age of efficiency](https://www.osvnews.com/kneeling-in-the-pigpen-human-connection-in-the-age-of-efficiency/) - We live in an age that prizes efficiency above almost everything else. But we're losing something harder to quantify: actual human connection.
- [The power of a 'nudge' to pray](https://www.osvnews.com/the-power-of-a-nudge-to-pray/) - During my husband's years in business school, he learned about the power of the "nudge": how to form a new habit by connecting it to a habit you already have. This practice changed my life, because (apologies to my dentist) the nudge is the only way I started flossing regularly. He explained the nudge as
- [You're not too late (and neither are the ones late to Mass)](https://www.osvnews.com/youre-not-too-late-and-neither-are-the-ones-late-to-mass/) - The story took my breath away: an alcoholic in recovery found warmer welcome in Alcoholics Anon. meetings in church basements than in the sanctuaries upstairs.
- [On Ascension, absence and true love](https://www.osvnews.com/on-ascension-absence-and-true-love/) - This is what I want my children to know: If they ever fear that love has gone forever, love has not left. Even in death, life is changed, but not ended. Love never leaves.
- [Family is where we learn to serve the least among us](https://www.osvnews.com/family-is-where-we-learn-to-serve-the-least-among-us/) - In families we are constantly called to rearrange our lives around the ones who need the most help.
- [Grandma still uses cash, but updates when it’s truly necessary](https://www.osvnews.com/grandma-still-uses-cash-but-updates-when-its-truly-necessary/) - It was a beautiful morning for a walk. As I made my way home, I spotted three young boys manning a lemonade stand. They were enthusiastic salesmen, loudly hollering “lemonade” at everyone who passed on foot or in a vehicle. It brought back memories. With three kids, I went through a lot of lemonade with
- [No Gospel but the whole Gospel, itself](https://www.osvnews.com/no-gospel-but-the-whole-gospel-itself/) - Dom Hélder Pessoa Câmara was a tiny man with a big voice. An archbishop in Brazil during a brutal military dictatorship, he became a tireless advocate for justice. Câmara famously remarked, “If I give bread to the poor, everyone calls me a saint. If I show why the poor have no bread, they call me
- [Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you](https://www.osvnews.com/let-the-warmth-of-advent-pull-the-bleak-midwinter-from-you/) - Christina Rosetti’s poem, In the Bleak Midwinter, is a Christmas classic. “In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone. . .” As Advent begins and the first wintry weather sets in, those words come to mind. As I write, today is such a day -- gusty
- [Elmo and the challenge of Lent](https://www.osvnews.com/elmo-and-the-challenge-of-lent/) - For two or three days in January, a furry red muppet's concern for the well-being of his followers became news, dominating Twitter, now "X," and sparking discussions from National Public Radio to cable news. When the commotion died down, I was left thinking about how Ash Wednesday was very near and maybe this strange little
- [Rain and tears](https://www.osvnews.com/rain-and-tears/) - Isaiah tells us the rain replenishes the earth, just as God's word is sent and does not return to God empty (Is 55:10-13). But can tears replenish us as well?
- [Reunions in graveyards](https://www.osvnews.com/reunions-in-graveyards/) - How do you lose a casket? My friend hasn't figured that out, but eventually, as Julian of Norwich assures us, all was well. We lived in Alaska then, and my friend's widowed mother had joined their family there as she aged. She was a lovely woman. Before her final home in Alaska, when she and
- [In a dark world, look for the helpers](https://www.osvnews.com/in-a-dark-world-look-for-the-helpers/) - A favorite quote of mine comes from Fred Rogers, the children's television personality. He shared how his mom would comfort him when he was a frightened child. If news events were scary, she would say, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." I think there's a bit of that frightened
- [God's dazzling creation](https://www.osvnews.com/gods-dazzling-creation/) - Glancing out my window on a dusky evening, I'm startled to see a huge bird perching on my neighbor's garage, just a few yards away. What at first appears to be a prehistoric avian is in fact the neighborhood turkey. I didn't know turkeys could fly that high. Why do we have a neighborhood turkey,
- [A visit to St. Patrick's grave — and two Irishmen on the road to sainthood](https://www.osvnews.com/a-visit-to-st-patricks-grave-and-two-irishmen-on-the-road-to-sainthood/) - During St. Patrick's season, my thoughts turn to two other Irishmen on the road to sainthood.
- [Thin places in November](https://www.osvnews.com/thin-places-in-november/) - A reflection on departed loved ones
- [Some thoughts on washing feet](https://www.osvnews.com/some-thoughts-on-washing-feet/) - The powerful liturgical moment of washing feet imitates the example rooted in John 13, when, at the Last Supper Jesus washes his disciples' feet.
- [More than ever, we need diocesan news media](https://www.osvnews.com/more-than-ever-we-need-diocesan-news-media/) - Secular and Catholic local newspapers are both closing at a breathtaking pace. What’s left are “news deserts” where those seeking information are driven to national news organizations or whatever they find on the Internet.
- [Twist! A Christmas resolution for this New Year’s](https://www.osvnews.com/twist-a-christmas-resolution-for-this-new-years/) - I know that as soon as the last present has been unwrapped and the last carol has been sung, many thoughts turn to New Year’s resolutions. When I worked in a bookstore, back in the pre-Amazon stone age, the day after Christmas we boxed up the remaining stacks of cookbooks we had been selling as
- [Let's celebrate Easter for a while](https://www.osvnews.com/lets-celebrate-easter-for-a-while/) - This year, I'm glad to see Lent come to an end, and not just because of Easter Alleluias and Cadbury dark chocolate eggs. It was a tough Lent. Part of it, of course, had nothing explicitly to do with Lent. The news has generally been dreadful, a reminder, I suppose of why we need saving.
- [Men behaving beastly](https://www.osvnews.com/men-behaving-beastly/) - "Why do men become beasts?" The question was asked by South African Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale. In a speech last August, he was warning men that they will be held accountable for the treatment of women. "The Son of God will make us pay for all the things we have done, or not done," the
- [Getting adult children to Christmas Mass](https://www.osvnews.com/getting-adult-children-to-christmas-mass/) - There are two kinds of families that I notice at Christmas Mass. The first are those with young children dressed up in their best Christmas finery, excited about the whole day. The kids sing the songs they know with enthusiasm. They admire the array of Christmas trees and poinsettias in the sanctuary. They rush to
- [In Pacific Palisades, paradise lost](https://www.osvnews.com/in-pacific-palisades-paradise-lost/) - I have trouble talking about the loss without tearing up, as if the smoke and ash from Los Angeles traveled across country to find me. My in-laws were French immigrants to California, proud Americans, hardworking and simple in their aspirations. Joseph Bischetti knew extreme poverty in France, and he believed the best way to take
- [Our unexpected pope](https://www.osvnews.com/our-unexpected-pope/) - How many people on Thursday, May 8, while waiting for the cardinals to elect a new pope, said, "It will never be an American!" I was one of those, and like so many, I believed the received wisdom that the electors would not want the church to be headed by a citizen of the world's
- [Can anyone hear us?](https://www.osvnews.com/can-anyone-hear-us/) - Bishops have been criticizing the immigration policies of the Trump administration and the 2026 budget bill for its slashing of services to the poor.
- [The grandparent shortage](https://www.osvnews.com/the-grandparent-shortage/) - A lot has been written about falling birth rates in the U.S. Less covered has been the simultaneous decline in grandparenthood.
- [‘Preaching to Latinos’ author says church leaders need to listen, too](https://www.osvnews.com/preaching-to-latinos-author-says-church-leaders-need-to-listen-too/) - In his recent book, Father Michael Kueber, director of Hispanic ministry for the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, and adjunct professor of homiletics at Mount Angel Seminary, reflects on the Hispanic moment in the church.
- [Archbishop Comensoli: 'Learn to accept the beauty of the ordinary'](https://www.osvnews.com/archbishop-comensoli-learn-to-accept-the-beauty-of-the-ordinary/) - Charlie Camosy interviews Archbishop Comensoli, the ninth archbishop of Melbourne, Australia, on vocations, being a bishop, and more.
- ['The whole day belongs to God': A chat with Bishop George Lucas](https://www.osvnews.com/the-whole-day-belongs-to-god-a-chat-with-bishop-george-lucas/) - Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, George Lucas was appointed Archbishop of Omaha by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009, after serving as Bishop of Springfield in Illinois for almost 10 years. Since then, he has become a proud “Cornhusker.” Archbishop Lucas was ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 1975, after studies
- ['Life is beautiful!' declares Archbishop Gomez as OneLife LA celebrates 10 years](https://www.osvnews.com/life-is-beautiful-declares-archbishop-gomez-as-onelife-la-celebrates-10-years/) - INTERVIEW: Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles founded OneLife LA a decade ago with a mission of promoting "the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death."
- [Could learning to 'die well' defeat the assisted suicide trend?](https://www.osvnews.com/could-learning-to-die-well-defeat-the-assisted-suicide-trend/) - Stephen Doran, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is also the author of "To Die Well: A Catholic Neurosurgeon's Guide to the End of Life," published this month by Ignatius Press. Stephen also happens to be an ordained permanent deacon for the Catholic Church and serves as the bioethicist for the
- ['A recipe for disaster': The abortion pill and the problem of coercion](https://www.osvnews.com/a-recipe-for-disaster-the-abortion-pill-and-the-problem-of-coercion/) - As the Supreme Court continues to weigh restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, its use in coerced abortions is one often overlooked element of concern. Ed Mechmann, a former state and federal prosecutor and current director of public policy at the Archdiocese of New York, spoke with OSV News' Charlie Camosy about loopholes in state
- [How safeguarding ministry responds to sexual abuse in the church](https://www.osvnews.com/how-safeguarding-ministry-responds-to-sexual-abuse-in-the-church/) - As the church continues to address sexual abuse cases among clergy and religious, Deacon Steven A. DeMartino, director for safeguarding initiatives for the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, recently spoke with OSV News' Charlie Camosy about the past history of these efforts and the best practices the church now has in place. Charlie Camosy:
- [One Catholic physician's journey to becoming a Natural Family Planning advocate](https://www.osvnews.com/one-catholic-physicians-journey-to-becoming-a-natural-family-planning-advocate/) - Amid the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board-certified family physician, spoke with OSV News' Charlie Camosy about her work as co-founder and executive director of FACTS about Fertility, an organization dedicated to educating medical professionals and students about the scientific evidence supporting fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs).
- [Founder of new Catholic trade school on the dignity of work as part of a life of holiness](https://www.osvnews.com/founder-of-new-catholic-trade-school-on-the-dignity-of-work-as-part-of-a-life-of-holiness/) - The new San Damiano College for the Trades in Springfield, Illinois, expected to open in fall of 2025, is aimed at integrating Catholic liberal arts education with practical training in a trade. Kent J. Lasnoski, formerly an associate professor of theology at Wyoming Catholic College, is working with Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of the Diocese
- ['Hannah's Children' author Catherine Pakaluk on population decline and the link between large families and faith](https://www.osvnews.com/hannahs-children-author-catherine-pakaluk-on-population-decline-and-the-link-between-large-families-and-faith/) - Discussions of family size have increased in political and religious discourse as U.S. birth rates hit historic lows. Catherine Pakaluk, an economist and associate professor at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., recently authored "Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth" (Regnery, 2024). Pakaluk, herself a mother of eight children, takes
- [Canada is euthanizing people with dementia](https://www.osvnews.com/canada-is-euthanizing-people-with-dementia/) - Euthanasia is a growing area of concern for those who advocate for the dignity of human life in all its stages. In Canada, its widespread legalization has led to concerning developments. OSV News' Charlie Camosy recently spoke with Amanda Achtman, who works to prevent euthanasia in Canada through her project Dying to Meet You. Achtman
- [Can a phone-free learning environment work? This college president emphatically says yes](https://www.osvnews.com/can-a-phone-free-learning-environment-work-this-college-president-emphatically-says-yes/) - (OSV News) -- While many resolve in the new year to spend less time on their phones and more time in nature, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyoming, makes this a daily reality for its students. Wyoming Catholic College president Kyle Washut, a graduate of Thomas Aquinas College in California and the International Theological Institute
- [Glenmary's mission is to bring Catholic presence to 'No Priest Land' in rural areas of US](https://www.osvnews.com/glenmarys-mission-is-to-bring-catholic-presence-to-no-priest-land-in-rural-areas-of-us/) - While the word "mission" often calls to mind service in foreign countries, one group has focused for nearly a century on rural areas of the U.S. to bring a Catholic presence to those parts of the country previously without one. Father R. Aaron Wessman, the first vicar general and director of formation for the Glenmary
- [Exploring the growth of Catholic classical liberal arts education](https://www.osvnews.com/exploring-the-growth-of-catholic-classical-liberal-arts-education/) - Jay Boren, headmaster of St. Benedict Classical Academy in South Natick, Mass., since 2015, sees cultivating wisdom and virtue in the pursuit of truth and conformity to Christ as the final purpose of Catholic classical education. He spoke recently with OSV News' Charlie Camosy about getting back to the heart of Catholic education and whether
- [Mom and historian Nadya Williams explores the role of mothers, human dignity and modern society](https://www.osvnews.com/mom-and-historian-nadya-williams-explores-the-role-of-mothers-human-dignity-and-modern-society/) - The role of mothers in society seems to be a perpetually hot topic in the culture today. Nadya Williams, a classicist and historian who walked away from academia to be a stay-at-home mom, recently spoke with OSV News' Charlie Camosy about her new book "Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic: Ancient Christianity and the Recovery
- [Princeton's Robert George reflects on 'Evangelium Vitae' 30 years on](https://www.osvnews.com/princetons-robert-george-reflects-on-evangelium-vitae-30-years-on/) - As issues like abortion, assisted suicide and in-vitro fertilization continue to be widely discussed today, looking back on the prescient writing of St. John Paul II on such matters can help the faithful to see the principles behind longstanding church teaching. Robert P. George, McCormick professor of jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program
- [How a 'spirituality of martyrdom' shapes a Christian approach to end of life care](https://www.osvnews.com/how-a-spirituality-of-martyrdom-shapes-a-christian-approach-to-end-of-life-care/) - Behind the legal push for physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia lies a real cultural confusion over end-of-life care, a fear of loss of autonomy and a fear of being a "burden" to loved ones. Travis Pickell, assistant professor of theology and ethics at George Fox University, is the author of "Burdened Agency: Christian Theology and End-of-Life
- [Pope's choice of name puts new focus on challenges posed by AI, says expert](https://www.osvnews.com/popes-choice-of-name-puts-new-focus-on-challenges-posed-by-ai-says-expert/) - In his homily to the College of Cardinals May 10, Pope Leo XIV said that he had chosen his name partly because just as Pope Leo XIII addressed "the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution" today, "the church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to
- [Catholic doctor on physician assisted suicide and learning to carry each other's burdens](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-doctor-on-physician-assisted-suicide-and-learning-to-carry-each-others-burdens/) - As New York state lawmakers recently passed a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with medical assistance, OSV News' Charlie Camosy discussed physician-assisted killing with Kristin Collier, a doctor and associate professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Collier, who also serves as the director
- [Expert discusses serious harms of smartphones for children and how to limit their use](https://www.osvnews.com/expert-discusses-serious-harms-of-smartphones-for-children-and-how-to-limit-their-use/) - Worried your kids are spending too much time on their smartphones? Studies show frequent smartphone usage is linked to mental health issues, addiction and more.
- [Catholic bioethicist raises ethical concerns with 'three parent embryos'](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-bioethicist-raises-ethical-concerns-with-three-parent-embryos/) - While the Catholic Church has consistently voiced major ethical concerns over in vitro fertilization, there are now many additional ethical issues to address.
- [Exploring the state of the Catholic debate over embryo adoption](https://www.osvnews.com/exploring-the-state-of-the-catholic-debate-over-embryo-adoption/) - As in vitro fertilization (IVF) continues to make headlines, the status of the many embryos created and frozen in this process is a key concern for Catholics.
- [Leah Libresco Sargeant on her new look at femininity in 'The Dignity of Dependence'](https://www.osvnews.com/leah-libresco-sargeant-on-her-new-look-at-femininity-in-the-dignity-of-dependence/) - Leah Libresco Sargeant discusses her new book "The Dignity of Dependence" about interdependence, modern society's treatment of women and the reality of women's needs.
- [CUA's president discusses Catholic identity, challenges in higher education and AI](https://www.osvnews.com/cuas-president-discusses-catholic-identity-challenges-in-higher-education-and-ai/) - Peter Kilpatrick, president of The Catholic University of America, recently spoke with OSV News about how the university is meeting modern challenges.
- [New book explores the need for a Catholic vision of human dignity in modern medicine](https://www.osvnews.com/new-book-explores-the-need-for-a-catholic-vision-of-human-dignity-in-modern-medicine/) - Has modern medicine lost its focus on the health of the patient?
- [Theologian explores modern society's manipulation of body and identity](https://www.osvnews.com/theologian-explores-modern-societys-manipulation-of-body-and-identity/) - As modern technology continues to offer interventions impacting the appearance of the human body, the question remains of where humans get their identity. Angela Franks, associate professor of theology at the Catholic University of America, recently spoke with OSV News' Charles Camosy about her book "Body and Identity," which addresses this question. -- Charles Camosy:
- [Historian priest's new book explores how post-war suburbanization drastically altered parish life](https://www.osvnews.com/historian-priests-new-book-explores-how-post-war-suburbanization-drastically-altered-parish-life/) - As the church in the United States looks for new ways to foster community, it is helpful to look to the past and understand the history that led to the current state of parish life.
- [Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez on the pro-life movement's 'front lines of love'](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-writer-kathryn-jean-lopez-on-the-pro-life-movements-frontlines-of-love/) - "It gives me hope when I meet people on the frontlines of love...Some of them work formally, institutionally, some of them simply do it as a way of life."
- [Exploring the principles of natural law and what they mean for human flourishing today](https://www.osvnews.com/exploring-the-principles-of-natural-law-and-what-they-mean-for-human-flourishing-today/) - Natural law "is in principle knowable by anyone, but this knowledge is not always easy to attain; proper education is required."
- [Author of 'Abortion and America's Churches' on the history of Christians and the abortion debate](https://www.osvnews.com/author-of-abortion-and-americas-churches-on-the-history-of-christians-and-the-abortion-debate/) - Daniel K. Williams, associate professor of history at Ashland University in Ohio, on the ways in which Christian denominations have grappled with abortion.
- [Bioethics of the brain: A conversation with a Catholic neurosurgeon](https://www.osvnews.com/bioethics-of-the-brain-a-conversation-with-a-catholic-neurosurgeon/) - How can rapid advancements in medical technology, questions about the criteria for brain death and the rise of transhumanism be considered within a Catholic framework?
- [Jesuit missionaries and a log chapel: Exploring the Catholic history of Delaware](https://www.osvnews.com/jesuit-missionaries-and-a-log-chapel-exploring-the-catholic-history-of-delaware/) - A look at the origins of the church and Catholic life in each of the 50 states, starting in Delaware, the first state.
- [Advocating for refugees](https://www.osvnews.com/advocating-for-refugees/) - While it is important to advocate for refugees every single day, international days like World Refugee Day help to focus global attention on their plight.
- [Freedom: I’m still learning how to be careful with it](https://www.osvnews.com/freedom-im-still-learning-how-to-be-careful-with-it/) - Freedom used irresponsibly, as I learned young, has the potential to deliver a profoundly painful reckoning.
- ['Exaltation': The central event of history, behold its terrible beauty](https://www.osvnews.com/exaltation-the-central-event-of-history-behold-its-terrible-beauty/) - The crucifix is so central to who we are as Catholics that we keep it often before our eyes; we hang it on our walls and wear it around our necks and even place it on our desks and dashboards, because the great mystery of the Lord’s sacrifice both confounds Catholics and continually attracts us. A Catholic looks at the crucifix and sees a mysterious and terrible beauty
- [In July, watch this blockbuster sci-fi and remember the battle!](https://www.osvnews.com/in-july-watch-this-blockbuster-sci-fi-and-remember-the-battle/) - If you like a good science fiction flick, "Independence Day" is an engaging movie worth viewing again -- and thinking about from a faith perspective. Released in 1996, it stars a youthful, charismatic Will Smith and an impressive roster of well-regarded actors. And it has a great soundtrack. For those unfamiliar with the movie, or
- ['We are in this together': Recent Supreme Court rulings support parents in their vocation](https://www.osvnews.com/we-are-in-this-together-recent-supreme-court-rulings-support-parents-in-their-vocation/) - ​​Three recent decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States reflect the need to protect children when it comes to issues of human sexuality.
- [The National Eucharistic Congress: A taste of heaven](https://www.osvnews.com/the-national-eucharistic-congress-a-taste-of-heaven/) - When I am asked about my experience of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, I think of the comments I received from many people who attended and told me they did not want it to end. Both young and old, laity and religious, and priests and bishops commented that the days of this gathering of the
- [A pastoral reflection on voting rights and the call to justice](https://www.osvnews.com/a-pastoral-reflection-on-voting-rights-and-the-call-to-justice/) - The church consistently teaches that all persons have both a fundamental right and a responsibility to have their voice heard in the public square.
- [Advocating for the vulnerable against harms in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'](https://www.osvnews.com/advocating-for-the-vulnerable-against-harms-in-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/) - Our Catholic tradition says time and again that how a society treats its most vulnerable members is a test of its moral character.
- ['Never, never lose faith,' says man whose miraculous cure as child led to St. Kateri Tekakwitha's canonization](https://www.osvnews.com/never-never-lose-faith-says-man-whose-miraculous-cure-as-child-led-to-st-kateri-tekakwithas-canonization/) - Finkbonner's cure became the second and final miracle needed for the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th-century Kanien'kéha:ka (Mohawk) Catholic and the first Native American woman to be declared a saint.
- [Scholars, Catholics call St. Therese's 'little way' relevant today after pope's letter](https://www.osvnews.com/scholars-catholics-call-st-thereses-little-way-relevant-today-after-popes-letter/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Carmelite scholars and everyday Catholics are welcoming Pope Francis' new apostolic letter about St. Therese of Lisieux, a 19th-century French Carmelite nun beloved worldwide for her "little way" of childlike trust and confidence in God's merciful love. "Pope Francis reminds us and articulates the heart of the message of St. Therese,"
- [Sometimes called 'little Lent,' Advent zeros in on preparation, which can include penitence](https://www.osvnews.com/sometimes-called-little-lent-advent-zeros-in-on-preparation-which-can-include-penitence/) - (OSV News) -- For Kendra Tierney, a Catholic author and mother of 10, the Advent season leading up to Christmas is like preparing to give birth. "There's such a unique character to that time where you can't rush it and that you're trying to prepare everything," said the founder and CEO of Catholic All Year.
- [New book tells the story of 16 Catholic heroes of civil and human rights](https://www.osvnews.com/new-book-tells-the-story-of-16-catholic-heroes-of-civil-and-human-rights/) - (OSV News) -- The authors of a new book profiling 16 holy men and women who championed civil and human rights want readers to know: You can be a saint. "Most importantly, they should understand that every single person, through the power of God, can do the things that these men and women did," Matthew
- [Host of new 'The Rosary in a Year' podcast hopes people 'fall in love' with the prayer](https://www.osvnews.com/host-of-new-the-rosary-in-a-year-podcast-hopes-people-fall-in-love-with-the-prayer/) - (OSV News) -- A new podcast about the rosary promises to deepen listeners' love of the Marian devotion and draw them closer to Jesus and his mother, Mary, in the new year. "I hope people fall in love," Father Mark-Mary Ames, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, the host of "The Rosary in a Year"
- [Using food truck to help LA fire victims 'round one', says priest; Capuchins' outreach continues](https://www.osvnews.com/using-food-truck-to-help-la-fire-victims-round-one-says-priest-capuchins-outreach-continues/) - (OSV News) -- When the recent Los Angeles fires forced the local Capuchin Franciscan friars to evacuate, they sought shelter at the Pasadena Convention Center along with hundreds of others. There, they noticed that people were hungry -- and decided to do something about it. "It became very apparent that there was a need for food,"
- ['The young pope': Pope Francis' legacy with young people](https://www.osvnews.com/the-young-pope-pope-francis-legacy-with-young-people/) - Young adults say Pope Francis personally impacted -- and continues to impact -- their lives. He saw them not as the church's future, but as the church now.
- [ 'A little heaven on Earth': St. Thérèse relics tour US in 2025](https://www.osvnews.com/a-little-heaven-on-earth-st-therese-relics-tour-us-in-2025/) - Catholics nationwide are invited to encounter St. Thérèse of Lisieux in a special way during this fall's visit of her relics to the United States.
- [Priest's St. Monica Project helps accompany parents whose children leave the faith](https://www.osvnews.com/priests-st-monica-project-helps-accompany-parents-whose-children-leave-the-faith/) - Father Jay Buhman began The St. Monica Project with the Masses and Tears devotion for parents and others praying for the return of loved ones to the faith.
- [NaProTechnology provides alternative to IVF for couples struggling with infertility](https://www.osvnews.com/naprotechnology-provides-alternative-to-ivf-for-couples-struggling-with-infertility/) - How NaPro technology can serve as an alternative to IVF.
- [Campus ministry’s new coffee shop helps students encounter Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/campus-ministrys-new-coffee-shop-helps-students-encounter-christ/) - (OSV News) -- The Catholic Campus Ministry at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, is starting a new kind of student outreach meant for universities nationwide to replicate: a free coffee shop held at the same time and place as Eucharistic adoration. “If we can allow students the opportunity to build good community and allow students the
- [Catholic coffee shops serve up God's love nationwide](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-coffee-shops-serve-up-gods-love-nationwide/) - Coffee shops associated with Catholic churches and organizations are opening around the country in order to build community and share God's love.
- ['A gift from God': Parishes encouraged to start Liturgy of Hours ahead of new edition](https://www.osvnews.com/a-gift-from-god-parishes-encouraged-to-start-liturgy-of-hours-ahead-of-new-edition/) - Ahead of a new English edition of the Liturgy of the Hours for the Latin Church, liturgical experts are encouraging parishes to embrace this prayer.
- [DOJ report accuses Biden administration of 'weaponizing' prosecutions of pro-life activists](https://www.osvnews.com/doj-report-accuses-biden-administration-of-weaponizing-prosecutions-of-pro-life-activists/) - "The weaponization that happened under the Biden Administration will not happen again, as we restore integrity to our prosecutorial system."
- [Pope Leo XIV sets stage for June consistory with letter to cardinals](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-sets-stage-for-june-consistory-with-letter-to-cardinals/) - "Evangelii Gaudium," the pope said, "was recognized as a 'breath of fresh air,' capable of initiating processes of pastoral and missionary conversion."
- [Catholic leaders appeal to end Russia's religious persecution in Ukraine](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-leaders-appeal-to-end-russias-religious-persecution-in-ukraine/) - Several prominent American Catholics have launched a petition calling for the end of Russia's religious persecution in occupied areas of Ukraine.
- [Wyoming's only Catholic bishop issues pastoral on immigration](https://www.osvnews.com/wyomings-only-catholic-bishop-issues-immigration-pastoral/) - The Church's teaching on the rights and dignity of migrants can help guide conversations about immigration reform, Bishop Steven R. Biegler of Cheyenne wrote.
- [Pro-life groups urge DOJ to stop opposing state abortion pill lawsuits](https://www.osvnews.com/pro-life-groups-urge-doj-to-stop-opposing-state-abortion-pill-lawsuits/) - The state lawsuits seek to end the FDA policy implemented during the Biden administration permitting mifepristone to be distributed by mail.
- [8 ways to love and serve the poor following Pope Leo's 'Dilexi Te'](https://www.osvnews.com/8-ways-to-love-and-serve-the-poor-following-pope-leos-dilexi-te/) - Everyday Catholics can love and serve the poor in need, according to experts that directly serve or advocate for those struggling with poverty. Here a few ways to do that.
- [Catholic leaders challenge antisemitism on 'Nostra Aetate' anniversary](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-leaders-challenge-antisemitism-on-nostra-aetate-anniversary/) - Influential religious leaders reminded Catholics of their responsibility to combat antisemitism while celebrating the 60th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate."
- [What is incorruptibility? Here's what faith and science have to say](https://www.osvnews.com/what-is-incorruptibility-heres-what-faith-and-science-have-to-say/) - Dozens of saints or people on the path to sainthood have been considered incorrupt.
- [Drawing on their own experience, families say homeschooling cultivates priestly vocations](https://www.osvnews.com/drawing-on-their-own-experience-families-say-homeschooling-cultivates-priestly-vocations/) - "More than one in ten responding ordinands (15%) reported being home schooled," a 2025 CARA report said. Homeschooling families who spoke with OSV News agreed that homeschooling cultivates priestly vocations.
- [New 'Nuremberg' thriller examines capacity of ordinary men to commit extraordinary evil](https://www.osvnews.com/new-nuremberg-thriller-examines-capacity-of-ordinary-men-to-commit-extraordinary-evil/) - "I think it's important to not forget the past, and we have to be able to look backwards in order to move forwards," filmmaker James Vanderbilt said.
- [Human dignity at center of Catholic university's upcoming medical conference](https://www.osvnews.com/human-dignity-at-center-of-catholic-universitys-upcoming-medical-conference/) - An upcoming conference is inviting Catholic medical professionals and students to explore the meaning of health care, the necessity of self-care, and the modern challenges of artificial intelligence and genetic technologies while centering on one main thing: The dignity of the human person.
- [How these Catholic ministries help parents choose life for babies with disabilities](https://www.osvnews.com/how-these-catholic-ministries-help-parents-choose-life-for-babies-with-disabilities/) - These leaders want parents to know: You are not alone. Their groups are ready and waiting to accompany families, whether they are Catholic or not.
- [Netflix's 'Train Dreams' captures the beauty of an ordinary life](https://www.osvnews.com/netflixs-train-dreams-captures-the-beauty-of-an-ordinary-life/) - While many movies focus on characters who accomplish remarkable feats or exhibit superpowers, "Train Dreams" revels in the extraordinary in ordinary life.
- [Meet the Catholic priest who helped make the new 'Knives Out' Netflix movie](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-the-catholic-priest-who-helped-make-the-new-knives-out-netflix-movie/) - When Rian Johnson was still writing the script for his new "Knives Out" movie set in a small-town parish, he turned to his Catholic aunt and uncle for help -- they introduced him to their pastor.
- [Hollywood actor and Broadway star talk faith ahead of special Christmas performance](https://www.osvnews.com/hollywood-actor-and-broadway-star-talk-faith-ahead-of-special-christmas-performance/) - The musical performance, which was filmed in front of three live audiences, took place last year at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.
- [Upcoming symposium gives nod to St. John Paul II's ‘Letter to Women'](https://www.osvnews.com/upcoming-symposium-gives-nod-to-st-john-paul-iis-letter-to-women/) - A new winter symposium promises to explore Catholic teaching on gender, sexuality and the role of women while marking the 30th anniversary of St. John Paul II's "Letter to Women."
- [Actor David Henrie opens up about his Catholic conversion ahead of new series](https://www.osvnews.com/actor-david-henrie-opens-up-about-his-catholic-conversion-ahead-of-new-series/) - David Henrie is crediting beauty for his return to the Catholic faith after creating a new docuseries with EWTN Studios called "Seeking Beauty."
- [New musical on life of St. Bernadette, Lourdes visionary, begins US tour in Chicago](https://www.osvnews.com/new-musical-on-life-of-st-bernadette-lourdes-visionary-begins-us-tour-in-chicago/) - "The message of Bernadette is powerful and universal; it speaks to everyone, no matter who you are," said actress Eyma Scharen, who portrays the saint.
- ['The Bible in a Year' podcast at 5: Father Mike Schmitz has 5 takeaways](https://www.osvnews.com/the-bible-in-a-year-podcast-at-5-father-mike-schmitz-has-5-takeaways/) - Father Mike Schmitz is sharing five takeaways, things he's learned, from hosting the wildly popular "The Bible in a Year" podcast released five years ago.
- [New book aims to help women find fruitfulness amid struggles with infertility](https://www.osvnews.com/new-book-aims-to-help-women-find-fruitfulness-amid-struggles-with-infertility/) - Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead wanted to write the book she wished she had as a young woman struggling with infertility.
- [Catholic influencer's matchmaking social media posts lead to new dating app](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-influencers-matchmaking-social-media-posts-lead-to-new-dating-app/) - The SacredSpark app encourages users to encounter each other as human persons with audio and video introductions, with the aim to challenge "swipe-culture."
- [Meet 5 married couples who are saints](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-5-married-couples-who-are-saints/) - Here are five married couples who are saints today because they lived out a vocation of love for each other -- and for God.
- [Archbishop Fulton Sheen's cousin credits him with her life](https://www.osvnews.com/archbishop-fulton-sheens-cousin-credits-him-with-her-life/) - Rosemarie Costello described Archbishop Sheen as loving good jokes and Almond Joy candy bars, and humble, holy and dedicated to bringing others to Christ.
- [New Knights of Columbus video series explores 'dignity of work,' how it 'builds virtue'](https://www.osvnews.com/new-knights-of-columbus-video-series-explores-dignity-of-work-how-it-builds-virtue/) - The video series "can help Catholic men understand God's mission for them on Earth, and how work brings them closer to God and builds virtue."
- ['Chosen' actor Jonathan Roumie honors 21 Christian martyrs at Museum of the Bible event](https://www.osvnews.com/chosen-actor-jonathan-roumie-honors-21-christian-martyrs-at-museum-of-the-bible-event/) - Jonathan Roumie, the actor known for portraying Jesus in the hit series "The Chosen," is calling attention to the 21 Christian martyrs killed 11 years ago.
- [Here are 12 new resources to encounter Christ this Lent 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/here-are-12-new-resources-to-encounter-christ-this-lent-2026/) - For Lent 2026, a multitude of Catholic leaders and ministries are inviting the faithful to walk with them during this 40-day season.
- [Meet the Catholic filmmaker behind a new series on 'Women of the Bible'](https://www.osvnews.com/meet-the-catholic-filmmaker-behind-a-new-series-on-women-of-the-bible/) - René Echevarria, executive producer of "The Faithful: Women of the Bible," told OSV News the show, which premieres on FOX March 22, was an answer to prayer.
- ['House of David' star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres](https://www.osvnews.com/house-of-david-star-opens-up-about-catholic-conversion-as-new-season-premieres/) - Michael Iskander, star of "House of David," opens up about his conversion that led him into the Catholic Church, ahead of the second season's global premiere.
- ['It is Good': 3 messages to take to heart in the new year](https://www.osvnews.com/it-is-good-3-messages-to-take-to-heart-in-the-new-year/) - At the start of each new year, many of us examine our lives and, based on what we know of ourselves and how we receive the overly harsh, ever-hectoring judgments of the world, make resolutions for our self-improvement. We make promises to ourselves -- and sometimes to God and our families: We're going to be
- [<strong>The prayers of Bakhita, the hope and help of a book</strong>](https://www.osvnews.com/the-prayers-of-bakhita-the-hope-and-help-of-a-book/) - When she was canonized by Pope St. John Paul in 2000, Josephine Bakhita immediately became the patron saint of survivors of human trafficking. Even a cursory read of her story more than explains why. Kidnapped from the Sudanese village where her father was a chieftain and ironically renamed “Bakhita” (Arabic for the “lucky” or “fortunate”
- [A terrible unity: Tyre Nichols cries out and the nation hears](https://www.osvnews.com/a-terrible-unity-tyre-nichols-cries-out-and-the-nation-hears/) - "Mama!" "Mom!" "Ma!" The call, the voices -- they come like distant echoes, and always when I am least expecting it. Often, they resound through my memory in those shadowed minutes before sleep comes. "Mama!" The small piping voice of a little one, excitedly seeking my attention to share a new discovery. "Mom!" The panicked
- ['Arise to Blessedness': The power of a squeezed-in retreat](https://www.osvnews.com/arise-to-blessedness-the-power-of-a-squeezed-in-retreat/) - This is a beautiful and helpful book, and a true means of retreat when the only way you can squeeze one in is to do it at home, for an hour a day.
- [The nuns living under Chesterton's floorboards: A chat with Haley Stewart](https://www.osvnews.com/the-nuns-living-under-chestertons-floorboards-a-chat-with-haley-stewart/) - What could possibly bring G. K. Chesterton, a religious order of female mice and a prize wheel of cheese together?
- ["The Beast of Bethulia Park": A Catholic tale for summer](https://www.osvnews.com/the-beast-of-bethulia-park-a-catholic-tale-for-summer/) - Catholic journalist Simon P. Caldwell's debut novel "The Beast of Bethulia Park" more than fits the bill for a holiday or beachtime read, featuring a young protagonist priest, a mysterious string of hospital deaths, a journalist juggling a very modern sort of relationship, and a couple of nefarious characters who may or may not be connected with a historical bit of 17th-century anti-papist terrorism.
- ['Visio divina': Finding contemplative prayer and Eucharistic awe in art](https://www.osvnews.com/visio-divina-finding-contemplative-prayer-and-eucharistic-awe-in-art/) - "Way of Beauty: Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement through Visio Divina"Jem Sullivan, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing (2023)83 pages, $18.95 Most Catholics are at least familiar with the Benedictine practice of "lectio divina" or "holy reading" -- a means of praying with Scripture or any sort of sacred reading with an ear to the promptings and nudges of
- [Should we read 'signs and times' through Sister Wilhelmina?](https://www.osvnews.com/should-we-read-signs-and-times-through-sister-wilhelmina/) - Two perennial questions which human beings cannot resist tend to go together: "Why is this happening and what does it all mean?"
- [Keep those boots on, and do better, Hierarchs!](https://www.osvnews.com/keep-those-boots-on-and-do-better-hierarchs/) - Anticipating how your words will be received is like always keeping your boots on, in readiness to serve the truth.
- [Benedictines of Mary branch out with two boffo books](https://www.osvnews.com/benedictines-of-mary-branch-out-with-two-boffo-books/) - The Benedictines of Mary recently published a pair of books that can appeal to readers of all ages and might prove endlessly engrossing for Catholic families.
- [Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of Albany dies at 84, leaving complicated history](https://www.osvnews.com/brief-bishop-howard-j-hubbard-of-albany-dies-at-84-leaving-complicated-history/) - ALBANY, N.Y. (OSV News) -- Retired Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of Albany died Aug. 19 at age 84 after having reportedly suffered a major stroke earlier in the week. Once the youngest bishop in the United States, he was known as a staunch advocate of the poor and those struggling with addiction, but in 2019
- [This angel-botherer knows: If you call angels, they will come!](https://www.osvnews.com/this-angel-botherer-knows-if-you-call-angels-they-will-come/) - Parents are all too familiar with the sort of anxiety that can subconsciously nag at you all day long, before really kicking in at night. While we're up and about and keeping busy, it's possible to shush the parental panic that ever resides just below our breastbones -- that is implanted within us at our
- [OSV News Showcase | October 13, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-october-13-2023/) - Good evening! With the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas showing no sign of abating, the synod continuing apace amid polarized Catholic interests, the worldwide threat of terrorist strikes and the endless high drama of our political classes, we close this very busy news week while anticipating a breakneck pace that will continue for the
- [OSV News Showcase | October 20, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-october-20-2023/) - Good evening! News from the Middle East has brought an overwhelming sense of ache to all of us, and, at times, not a little confusion. Amid the grim headlines, the worldwide protests, political positioning and travel alerts, we are fortunate to find reminders that people are praying; people are discerning how to help each other;
- [OSV News Showcase | October 27, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-october-27-2023/) - Good evening! As we observe the day of prayer and fasting requested by Pope Francis and try to wrap our minds around the fact that (as of this writing) the Lewiston, Maine, shooter is still at-large, we can only whisper up our plea to heaven that this chaotic earth might yet be put right through
- [OSV News Showcase | November 3, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-november-3-2023/) - Good evening! This week brought us through what I like to think of as the "autumnal triduum" of the church. Those three days -- Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls -- remind us that we are both mortal and yet redeemed, and meant for eternity. They tap us into the quiescence of the calendar
- [OSV News Showcase | November 17, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-november-17-2023/) - Good evening! St. Elizabeth of Hungary was a truly compassionate woman throughout her life, and we ask her prayers this week over stories where compassion has been lacking or is greatly needed, both in consideration of the Indi Gregory story and the floods affecting lives in Eastern Africa. Patience and compassion are also worth pursuing
- [OSV News Showcase | December 1, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-december-1-2023/) - Good evening! Well here we are, the last Friday of the last workweek before Advent when things paradoxically speed up in the world but slow down in our hearts and spirits -- at least that's what we hope, as we light a candle and breathe a prayer each evening. We pray that all of you
- [OSV News Showcase | December 8, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-december-8-2023/) - Good evening! It's interesting that in Advent we remember the Immaculate Conception -- Mary, conceived without sin. In the beginning of John's Gospel we are reminded that "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us" (Jn 1:14), and he did -- the only concession to Christ's powerful Godhood being a necessarily pure-souled woman
- [OSV News Showcase | December 15, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-december-15-2023/) - Good evening! Just think, a week from today we will be in the middle of putting all the "final touches" on Christmas as we pray the beautiful and ancient O Antiphons, bidding the arrival of the Christ whom we call Wisdom, Adonai, Root of Jesse, Key of David, King of Nations and finally our Emmanuel,
- [OSV News Showcase | December 22, 2023](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-december-15-2023-2/) - Good evening! If you're feeling like we just celebrated the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in November, you're quite right. However, outside of the United States Mother Cabrini is remembered today, and considering the astonishing output of her time on earth -- the hospitals, schools, orphanages and colleges she either directly contributed to creating
- [OSV News Showcase | January 5, 2024](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-january-5-2024/) - Good evening! Happy New Year! I hope you continue celebrating the birth of our Lord and are getting ready for Epiphany (celebrated around the world tomorrow and on Sunday in the U.S.). We offer you a sampling of the things we covered this week, including persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Nicaragua, and Asia (Including Hong
- [OSV News Showcase | January 12, 2024](https://www.osvnews.com/osv-news-showcase-january-12-2024/) - Good evening! January 12 is the feast day of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys -- who is not only the first female saint to come out of Canada (she was canonized Oct. 31, 1982, by Pope St. John Paul II), she was a woman who believed in her heart that God called her to become a religious sister
- [Daughters of the King for sale on Instagram](https://www.osvnews.com/daughters-of-the-king-for-sale-on-instagram/) - There are some news articles one consumes with the same reluctance as one accepts a repellent medical treatment. "A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men" is one such piece.
- [The Year of Mercy was instructive; the Year of Prayer may be immersive](https://www.osvnews.com/the-year-of-mercy-was-instructive-the-year-of-prayer-may-be-immersive/) - St. Philip Neri once had a penitent confess to indulging in gossip. He advised the contrite soul to bring him a chicken, and to pluck its feathers as he walked the streets of Rome. When the man showed up with the chicken, his penance fulfilled, the great saint told him, "Now, brother, gather up all
- [Meeting Jesus at midnight or in the wee small hours](https://www.osvnews.com/meeting-jesus-at-midnight-or-in-the-wee-small-hours/) - We all have them, those desperate times, particularly in the wee small hours of the morning, when illness or anxiety pulls us up from our beds and down to our knees, or keeps us on our feet, pacing the floor as we seek relief from physical or mental or spiritual aches and ailments. Sometimes, we
- [Saving Catholic marriage may need the whole church](https://www.osvnews.com/saving-catholic-marriage-may-need-the-whole-church/) - "The Road to Family Missionary Discipleship"Ryan and Mary Rose Verret with Peter Jesserer Smith, Witness to Love (2023)203 pages, $19.95 "Current efforts in standard (Catholic) marriage preparation are not working," write Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret, in "The Road to Missionary Discipleship: Forming Marriages and Families to Share the Joy of the Gospel." It's hard to
- [Family and friends, the 2024 election and Thanksgiving](https://www.osvnews.com/family-and-friends-the-2024-election-and-thanksgiving/) - Beyond my usual list of things to be grateful for -- mercy, family, reasonable health, employment, the elders still among us and the children all around -- I am particularly thankful that none of our family members will be segregating themselves by ideologies, or indulging their pique over recent elections, by absenting themselves from the
- [At year's end: Of wish lists and funeral plans](https://www.osvnews.com/at-years-end-of-wish-lists-and-funeral-plans/) - So, at the end of 2023, I published my "Catholic Wish List" for 2024, laying out some hopes for the church that seemed, if not "easy," then at least reasonable and doable for the truly motivated. Readers said they shared my hopes but believed I was indulging a pipe-dream. Well, as 2024 closes, we see
- [Fasting through Mom's Lenten meals](https://www.osvnews.com/lenten-fasting-through-moms-lenten-meals/) - As a child, I recall not being too terribly put out by Lenten fasting.
- [The tomb of Christ and the atomic moment](https://www.osvnews.com/the-tomb-of-christ-and-the-atomic-moment/) - In Lent, we expect the sojourn through the desert, encountering spiritual heat, thirst, mirages that disappear as we draw near to them. Sometimes, we find ourselves encountering Christ there and sometimes we meet ourselves as moments of our past rise up out of the desert sands, gleaming in harsh light like a burnished sphynx, impossible
- [The best of Francis: Five unforgettable moments](https://www.osvnews.com/the-best-of-francis-five-unforgettable-moments/) - As the world absorbs the news of the death of Pope Francis -- and before the ever-busy oddsmakers and deep insiders begin the game of papabile speculation that accompanies every papal death and conclave -- let us rest for a moment and appreciate what were (arguably) the five most memorable moments of the Franciscan papacy:
- [How we have known Pope Francis since 2013](https://www.osvnews.com/how-we-have-known-pope-francis-since-2013/) - Before he was known for anything else, Pope Francis was known as "the first non-European pope in nearly 1,300 years." As we absorb the news of Francis’ death and anticipate his funeral and then the conclave gathering to elect a new pontiff, here is a quick look at how we have come to know Jorge
- [Laying odds on papabili, and our vulgar church](https://www.osvnews.com/laying-odds-on-papabili-and-our-vulgar-church/) - "One of the good things about a Catholic church is that it isn't respectable…You can find anyone in it, from duchesses to whores, from tramps to kings." -- Dame Philippa Talbot, "In This House of Brede" It's a great line because it is true. Uttered by a fictional Benedictine nun in Rumer Godden's classic novel,
- [My church, myself: Motherhood, mystery and mercy](https://www.osvnews.com/my-church-myself-motherhood-mystery-and-mercy/) - If one gets the chance to stand atop the Bernini colonnades of St. Peter's Square, it's delightful to discover that the hills and trees of the Roman horizon boast the color palette we see in the works of Raphael and Michelangelo. The soft, inviting pastel hues of pink and green and blue remind us of
- [Scalia: Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska and the conversations we need to have](https://www.osvnews.com/charlie-kirk-iryna-zarutska-and-the-conversations-we-need-to-have/) - On Sept. 10, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a speaking event in Utah. He leaves behind a wife and two very young children.
- [Artificial Intelligence, wholeism and prayer](https://www.osvnews.com/artificial-intelligence-wholeism-and-prayer/) - Artificial Intelligence cannot pray. It can compose but lacks that broken human element -– and the God-spark -- that connects the words to the Word, in whom things all hang together.
- [Parents, PLEASE: My seventh grade religious ed students do not know the 'Our Father'](https://www.osvnews.com/parents-please-my-seventh-grade-religious-ed-students-do-not-know-the-our-father/) - Brief classes meant there wasn't much time to train children in spiritual supplication, but I did guide them through halting recitations of the "big three" prayers -- the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.
- [A steady light: Pope Leo XIV's top five moments of 2025](https://www.osvnews.com/a-steady-light-pope-leo-xivs-top-five-moments-of-2025/) - Leo's papacy, of nine months gestation, has revealed itself slowly -- full of hope but also hidden, as though the first pope from the United States meant to show himself in small, unhurried measures.
- [Scott Adams and the legitimacy of imperfect confession](https://www.osvnews.com/scott-adams-and-the-legitimacy-of-imperfect-confession/) - Only days after announcing a heavily hedged conversion to Christianity, Scott Adams, creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip and professed agnostic, died.
- [Kyrie eleison: Lord, anoint the festering wounds we show](https://www.osvnews.com/kyrie-eleison-lord-anoint-the-festering-wounds-we-show/) - The idea will not leave my head: how do we anoint a whole world so terribly and self-evidently in need of soothing, healing, consolation and unconditional love?
- [St. Patrick's Breastplate and the terrors of mid-Lent](https://www.osvnews.com/st-patricks-breastplate-and-the-terrors-of-mid-lent/) - Well, here we are in mid-March and mid-Lent and once again I am renewing my annual quest to memorize the Lorica of St. Patrick, in its fullness.
- [Odds on Peter: Trump vs the Pope](https://www.osvnews.com/odds-on-peter-trump-vs-the-pope/) - A spiritually sick society can quickly go into both spiritual and corporeal sepsis because its weakened immune system cannot effectively battle evil thoughts.
- [Praying for celebrities as a charitable act?](https://www.osvnews.com/praying-for-celebrities-as-a-charitable-act/) - Intercessory prayer is a great gift we can offer to those who have their lives constantly under a spotlight. It is a true act of charity.
- [Digital dignity: Reaching past media safety to the power of a person's value](https://www.osvnews.com/digital-dignity-reaching-past-media-safety-to-the-power-of-a-persons-value/) - Because kids today have grown up with digital all around them, they think differently than adults do about technology and media. Scrolling through social media and texting -- even texting friends next door -- constitutes authentic connection with their friends. Those of us who grew up when "connection" meant talking on a phone attached to One way to keep kids safe online is to teach them about their human value.
- [Seeing as God sees by embracing a sacramental worldview](https://www.osvnews.com/seeing-as-god-sees-by-embracing-a-sacramental-worldview/) - How do you see the world? What is your core worldview? When you look at the world, is it exclusively a place of trouble, toil and tragedy, or is it a place of beauty, bounty and blessing? Recently, I spent some time with family and found myself making it a mission to turn around all
- [Lent with 'The Chosen'](https://www.osvnews.com/lent-with-the-chosen/) - (OSV News) -- Season four of "The Chosen," the wildly popular series on the life of Jesus that began its existence as a crowd-funded streaming series, is finally here, much to the delight of fans around the world. This time around, all episodes will enjoy a theatrical release before debuting on streaming and broadcast outlets.
- [Catholic filmmaker Sean McNamara offers insights on faith and the movie industry](https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-filmmaker-sean-mcnamara-offers-insights-on-faith-and-the-movie-industry/) - We Catholics can get discouraged at times when we struggle to find entertainment that doesn’t fly in the face of our beliefs and values. We may like a show, movie, podcast or social media influencer, but just wish the stories we enjoy didn't have so much that was opposed to the teachings of the church.
- [Following Christ as content creators](https://www.osvnews.com/following-christ-as-content-creators/) - Do you consider yourself a media maker? Perhaps a better way to put it would be: Are you a content creator? You don't have to be a social media "influencer" to be a content creator. In today's digital society where social media interactions might be the norm, especially for the younger generations, many of us
- [Being 'Pilgrims of Hope' in the Digital Landscape](https://www.osvnews.com/being-pilgrims-of-hope-in-the-digital-landscape/) - The Jubilee Year 2025 is upon us, and Pope Francis has asked that we all attempt to be "pilgrims of hope" to witness to the love and power of Jesus Christ in the world today. What does that mean in practical terms? How am I to be a pilgrim of hope to the world? The
- [A Catholic look at this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees](https://www.osvnews.com/a-catholic-look-at-this-years-oscar-best-picture-nominees/) - (OSV News) -- As a Catholic film critic, I usually enjoy awards season. I root for my favorite films of the year to win the awards they deserve, and sometimes we even have an Oscar watch party at the convent -- complete with a contest in which we try to guess the winners. This year,
- [New book offers timely reflection on media fasting](https://www.osvnews.com/new-book-offers-timely-reflection-on-media-fasting/) - "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ"Sister Nancy Usselmann, Pauline Books & Media US (2025)176 pages, $13.50 Have you ever berated yourself for falling down an online "rabbit hole" and losing precious time? I know I have. My initial intentions would be good. Seeking some background music to listen to while working, I would
- [Pedestal deserved: Carlo Acutis' digital authenticity](https://www.osvnews.com/pedestal-deserved-carlo-acutis-digital-authenticity/) - For someone for whom the idea of a celebrity culture putting people on an undeserved pedestal was distasteful, it's a bit ironic that he's been put on a pedestal himself. In the case of soon-to-be-St. Carlo Acutis, however, the pedestal is well deserved. Due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21, Carlo's canonization,
- [AI literacy: A digital examen for the soul](https://www.osvnews.com/ai-literacy-a-digital-examen-for-the-soul/) - Much information about AI literacy is out there, but what is the Catholic approach? Here's a short examen on our AI use.
- [Proclaiming Easter joy in digital spaces](https://www.osvnews.com/proclaiming-easter-joy-in-digital-spaces/) - When joy bursts from within us, we naturally want to share it.
- [Guarding the heart and home: Raising holy families in a screen-saturated world](https://www.osvnews.com/guarding-the-heart-and-home-raising-holy-families-in-a-screen-saturated-world/) - Along with the benefits of technology, risks are also a reality. Because of this, parents are called to monitor technology use and help children become critical engagers of media.
- [Lebanese Christians mourn rising death toll as war shatters communities, hope](https://www.osvnews.com/lebanese-christians-mourn-rising-death-toll-as-war-shatters-communities-hope/) - Lebanese Christians are reeling from the death and destruction wrought on their community, caught in the crossfire between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.
- [Can salvation be guaranteed?](https://www.osvnews.com/can-salvation-be-guaranteed/) - And what exactly do people mean when they talk of being already "saved"?
- ['Son of Augustine': Pope Leo XIV retraces St. Augustine's steps in Algeria](https://www.osvnews.com/son-of-augustine-pope-leo-xiv-retraces-st-augustines-steps-in-algeria/) - "Here the martyrs prayed; here St. Augustine loved his flock, fervently seeking the truth and serving Christ with ardent faith," Pope Leo said in his homily.
- [Need a guide for deeper prayer? Pope Leo recommends a letter by St. Augustine](https://www.osvnews.com/need-a-guide-for-deeper-prayer-pope-leo-recommends-a-letter-by-st-augustine/) - Pope Leo described the Letter to Proba as "relatively brief, but a beautiful letter" about prayer.
- [Pope sends message to Madrid's massive Easter concert as youth pray for peace](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-sends-message-to-madrids-massive-easter-concert-as-youth-pray-for-peace/) - Taking the stage to greet the crowd was Cardinal José Cobo of Madrid, who began by reading a message from Pope Leo sent to those gathered.
- [Religious Liberty Commission holds final hearing in shadow of Christian backlash to Trump posts](https://www.osvnews.com/religious-liberty-commission-holds-final-hearing-in-shadow-of-christian-backlash-to-trump-posts/) - WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- At the capstone hearing of the Department of Justice's Religious Liberty Commission April 13, commissioners considered testimony from their seven hearings, signaling several areas for potential policy recommendations that they may include in their report to the president. Commission holds final hearing before report to President The final hearing also took
- [Bamenda's archbishop: Papal visit to Cameroon has brought miracles before it even begins](https://www.osvnews.com/bamendas-archbishop-papal-visit-to-cameroon-has-brought-miracles-before-it-even-begins/) - Archbishop Nkea highlighted a rare sense of shared expectation across divisions, with diaspora communities, political figures and even separatist fighters.
- [New Chaldean patriarch elected for Iraq amid pope's calls he 'should be' a 'father in faith'](https://www.osvnews.com/new-chaldean-patriarch-elected-in-iraq-amid-popes-calls-he-should-be-a-father-in-faith/) - While living in accordance with Gospel values can be seen as "countercultural and sometimes even counterproductive," the pope said, it is the right path.
- [Italy: Church leaders, politicians denounce Trump's online attack against pope](https://www.osvnews.com/italy-church-leaders-politicians-denounce-trumps-online-attack-against-pope/) - "We recall that the Pope is not a political counterpart, but the Successor of Peter, called to serve the Gospel, the truth, and peace."
- [Trump draws backlash over Pope Leo rant, 'deeply offensive' image of him looking like Christ](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-draws-backlash-over-pope-leo-rant-deeply-offensive-image-of-him-looking-like-christ/) - Catholic bishops and leaders across the political spectrum expressed disapproval following a social media tirade by President Donald Trump against the pope.
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- [US bishops express 'grave concern' over ICE treatment of pregnant women](https://www.osvnews.com/us-bishops-express-grave-concern-over-ice-treatment-of-pregnant-women/) - Two Catholic bishops, who lead efforts on pro-life and migration issues, express "grave concern" over the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women by ICE.
- [Archbishop Gudziak: Late iconographer tried 'to show God to others'](https://www.osvnews.com/archbishop-gudziak-late-iconographer-tried-to-show-god-to-others/) - An acclaimed female iconographer, whose work adorns more than 80 churches in the U.S., is being remembered for bringing others to the Lord through sacred art.
- [Pope Leo arrives in Algeria on first-ever papal visit to the country](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-arrives-in-algeria-on-first-ever-papal-visit-to-the-country/) - Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on the morning of April 13, becoming the first pope to make an apostolic journey to the North Africa nation, the first stop of the pope’s 11-day, four-country tour of Africa.
- [Minnesota butter sculptor brings skills to NCEA convention, enshrines pope in the dairy staple](https://www.osvnews.com/minnesota-butter-sculptor-brings-skills-to-ncea-convention-enshrines-pope-in-the-dairy-staple/) - "It was awesome to have the artist known for carving the butter sculptures at the state fair. ... Who knew we needed a butter sculpture of Pope Leo?"
- [Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV amid Iran war rebuke](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-lashes-out-at-pope-leo-amid-iran-war-rebuke/) - President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV on social media and in verbal remarks April 12, calling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy," as tensions escalate in the Mideast.
- [US cardinals speak out against Iran war, mass deportations in 60 Minutes appearance](https://www.osvnews.com/us-cardinals-speak-out-against-iran-war-mass-deportations-in-60-minutes-appearance/) - Three American cardinals voiced their concerns over the Iran war, mass deportations and more in an interview that aired April 12 on CBS's "60 Minutes."
- ['Cease fire' Pope Leo asks world leaders as he expresses closeness to Lebanon, Sudan and Ukraine](https://www.osvnews.com/cease-fire-pope-leo-asks-world-leaders-as-he-expresses-closeness-to-lebanon-sudan-and-ukraine/) - Pope Leo XIV is renewing urgent calls for peace, following a powerful April 11 prayer vigil where he warned that "war divides," "arrogance tramples," and only God's truth can enlighten hearts.
- [Pope Leo's trip to Africa at a glance](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-trip-to-africa-at-a-glance/) - Pope Leo XIV will visit four countries on the continent of Africa April 13-23.
- [Pope decries horror, inhumanity that 'some adults boast of with pride'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-decries-horror-inhumanity-that-some-adults-boast-of-with-pride/) - Pope Leo XIV warned against an increasingly unpredictable and aggressive "delusion of omnipotence" threatening the globe.
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's reflection at the Prayer Vigil for Peace April 11, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-reflection-at-the-prayer-vigil-for-peace-april-11-2026/) - The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's reflection at the Prayer Vigil for Peace April 11, 2026, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
- [Opinion: The Artemis II mission, and the perspectives we gained](https://www.osvnews.com/artemis-ii-and-perspectives-gained/) - The Artemis II space mission was extraordinary for many reasons, and not insignificantly so for the perspectives it gave us.
- [Washington Roundup: Iran war powers bid fails; 1st 'Take It Down' conviction; Vance stumps for Orbán](https://www.osvnews.com/washington-roundup-iran-war-powers-bid-fails-1st-take-it-down-conviction-vance-stumps-for-orban/) - House Republicans blocked a measure to limit Trump's war-making ability in Iran; Vice President JD Vance travelled to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán; and more.
- [Like the promise of Easter, new baseball season offers chance to begin again](https://www.osvnews.com/like-the-promise-of-easter-new-baseball-season-offers-chance-to-begin-again/) - As the late player-manager Leo Durocher once said, "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
- [Hungarian election stirs unease among Catholics amid Church preelectoral silence](https://www.osvnews.com/hungarian-election-stirs-unease-among-catholics-amid-church-preelectoral-silence/) - "If you're a Catholic and you don't fully back the government, it's seen as grave disloyalty. This is why we face serious problems here."
- [Pope Leo's Africa trip will be his longest trip yet](https://www.osvnews.com/africa-trip-will-be-one-of-the-longest-stretches-pope-leo-has-been-outside-vatican/) - A Vatican spokesman described the ambitious trip as "one of the longest stretches of time that the pope has been outside the Vatican."
- [Analysis: Deepfake popes and bishops abound: Here's how Church can push back 'AI attack' on truth](https://www.osvnews.com/analysis-deepfake-popes-and-bishops-abound-heres-how-church-can-push-back-ai-attack-on-truth/) - Deepfakes "can make it appear that a pastor endorsed something he never endorsed, or that the Church taught what it never taught."
- [Latest Planned Parenthood report: abortions and taxpayer funding up, cancer screenings down](https://www.osvnews.com/latest-planned-parenthood-report-abortions-and-taxpayer-funding-up-cancer-screenings-down/) - The Planned Parenthood 2024-2025 annual report showed an increase in abortions from its previous report, while also showing an increase in government funding.
- ['Children need you, they need your presence,' Sister of Life tells educators at convention](https://www.osvnews.com/children-need-you-they-need-your-presence-sister-of-life-tells-educators-at-convention/) - "You may not see the impact of your work … but God sees it, and he sees every act of love. Nothing is unseen and nothing is unemptied."
- [Indiana bishops put Eucharist at center of call to 'integral ecology' in new pastoral](https://www.osvnews.com/indiana-bishops-put-eucharist-at-center-of-call-to-integral-ecology-in-new-pastoral/) - A new pastoral from the Indiana Catholic bishops calls on people to live "eucharistic lives as we care for both our human community and for God's good world."
- [Vatican says report that Pentagon officials lectured top diplomat about Pope Leo is 'completely untrue'](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-says-report-pentagon-officials-lectured-its-ambassador-about-pope-leo-completely-untrue/) - "The meeting between Pentagon and Vatican officials was a respectful and reasonable discussion," said a Defense Department official's statement.
- [Sept. 24 beatification of Archbishop Sheen to be 'a moment of immense grace'](https://www.osvnews.com/sept-24-beatification-of-archbishop-sheen-to-be-a-moment-of-immense-grace/) - Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect for the Dicastery for Evangelization, will preside at the Mass. 
- [Data: Younger Catholics increasingly Hispanic; over half of Gen-Z adults stay Catholic](https://www.osvnews.com/data-younger-catholics-increasingly-hispanic-over-half-of-gen-z-adults-stay-catholic/) - (OSV News) -- Younger Catholic adults in the U.S. are more likely to be Hispanic or Latino, while just over half of Gen-Z individuals raised Catholic are likely to retain that identity in adulthood. New analysis of U.S. Catholic demographics Those and other insights on the nation's adult Catholics were shared by researcher Mark Gray in
- [Illinois advocates warn against effort to enshrine abortion, gender transition in state constitution](https://www.osvnews.com/illinois-advocates-warn-against-effort-to-enshrine-abortion-gender-transition-in-state-constitution/) - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (OSV News) -- Pro-life advocates on March 19 called on nearly 3,000 marchers at the Illinois State Capitol to oppose a potential amendment that they said would enshrine abortion and gender transitions, including for minors, in the Illinois constitution. The Illinois Pro-life March highlighted Illinois as the No. 1 destination in the country
- [r/AskAPriest: The internet's holiest forum](https://www.osvnews.com/r-askapriest-the-internets-holiest-forum/) - PORT ANGELES, Wash. (OSV News) -- Reddit.com is not typically a place most people think of venturing to when they need to ask a priest a question. But through the work of several priests on the site, some people are receiving the Catholic answers they've been looking for on Reddit, an online discussion forum. The
- [Pentagon disputes report senior officials lectured Vatican diplomat about Pope Leo](https://www.osvnews.com/pentagon-disputes-report-senior-officials-lectured-vatican-diplomat-about-pope-leo/) - A spokesperson for the Pentagon confirmed a meeting took place, but denied the report's description of that meeting in written comments to OSV News. Several hours later, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See also disputed the report.
- [Olympic and Paralympic athletes call meeting pope a 'dream,' 'supercool,' an inspiration](https://www.osvnews.com/olympic-and-paralympic-athletes-call-meeting-pope-a-dream-supercool-an-inspiration/) - Pope Leo XIV met Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, praising sport as a path to humility, resilience and peace.
- [Peruvian bishops' conference secretary general steps down after abuse allegations surface](https://www.osvnews.com/peruvian-bishops-conference-secretary-general-steps-down-after-abuse-allegations-surface/) - Bishop Santasiero denied the allegations and also requested that InfoVaticana send him a copy of the documents in their possession.
- [Artemis II mission prompts look at Catholics' longtime interest in space exploration](https://www.osvnews.com/artemis-ii-mission-prompts-look-at-catholics-longtime-interest-in-space-exploration/) - "I would like to remind you of one of the most important mysteries there on Earth, and that's love," Glover told ground control April 6.
- [A mercy that transcends our disappointments](https://www.osvnews.com/a-mercy-that-transcends-our-disappointments/) - My favorite image of Christ was that of the devotion to Divine Mercy, revealed to Sister Faustina. Its message, though simple, was complete and profound for me.
- [Dioceses, parishes take up Pope Leo's call to pray for peace, plan vigils for April 11](https://www.osvnews.com/dioceses-parishes-take-up-pope-leos-call-to-pray-for-peace-plan-vigils-for-april-11/) - In the U.S., Catholic bishops have urged the faithful to join their prayers with those of Pope Leo for an end to the conflict.
- [A life that points beyond the tomb: Mother reflects on son's faith as sainthood cause opens](https://www.osvnews.com/a-life-that-points-beyond-the-tomb-mother-reflects-on-sons-faith-as-sainthood-cause-opens/) - "He wanted to live his life fully for himself, he wanted to find joy and what he had discovered, he couldn't bear for others not to know."
- [Security strains, political tensions cloud potential papal visit to Cameroon](https://www.osvnews.com/security-strains-political-tensions-cloud-potential-papal-visit-to-cameroon/) - Security concerns, political tensions and moral objections raised questions about whether the country is ready for a papal visit.
- [Algeria, Angola, Spain among 2026 papal trips, with invitation to Mexico on the table](https://www.osvnews.com/algeria-angola-spain-among-2026-papal-trips-with-invitation-to-mexico-on-the-table/) - Recent announcements by bishops in Angola, Algeria and Spain have indicated Pope Leo XIV will visit their respective countries this year.
- [Pope's visit to show that Christianity is asset, not danger, for Algeria, bishop says](https://www.osvnews.com/popes-visit-to-show-that-christianity-is-asset-not-danger-for-algeria-bishop-says/) - In a conversation with OSV News, Bishop Michel Guillaud of Constantine-Hippone discussed the deep connection to St. Augustine that unites the pope with the nation
- [Vatican releases schedule for Pope Leo XIV's first Africa trip](https://www.osvnews.com/vatican-releases-schedule-for-pope-leo-xivs-first-africa-trip/) - Pope Leo is to celebrate eight public Masses and deliver 11 speeches, while also meeting political leaders, Catholic communities, students and missionaries.
- [USCCB chairman calls on Trump to back peace, humanitarian aid for Lebanon after massive strikes](https://www.osvnews.com/usccb-chairman-calls-on-trump-to-back-peace-humanitarian-aid-for-lebanon-after-massive-strikes/) - A U.S. bishop is calling for peace and humanitarian aid to Lebanon, where the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has spread with devastating consequences.
- [Scholar: World order under attack from great powers' 'raw exercise of military power'](https://www.osvnews.com/scholar-world-order-under-attack-from-great-powers-raw-exercise-of-military-power/) - An interview with conflict resolution scholar Laurie Nathan of the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
- [Nuncio to Lebanon says war 'is not the right path,' calls for ceasefire](https://www.osvnews.com/nuncio-to-lebanon-says-war-is-not-the-right-path-calls-for-ceasefire/) - "What Israel wants is the disarmament of Hezbollah, and this goal has not been achieved. A truce would reopen the door to diplomacy."
- [Educators must help heal the human heart, especially in youth, bishop says in NCEA keynote](https://www.osvnews.com/educators-must-help-heal-the-human-heart-especially-in-youth-bishop-says-in-ncea-keynote/) - At the center of his life, Bishop Cozzens said, are three words: relationship, identity and mission, and the order is important, he said.
- [Judge pauses state's abortion pill lawsuit until FDA completes timely safety review](https://www.osvnews.com/judge-pauses-states-abortion-pill-lawsuit-until-fda-completes-timely-safety-review/) - Louisiana's request to block the regulation permitting mifepristone to be sent by mail was denied, but it could renew its case after the review.
- [Parishioners remember fallen pastor, fatally shot a year ago, and continue to heal](https://www.osvnews.com/parishioners-remember-fallen-pastor-fatally-shot-a-year-ago-and-continue-to-heal/) - The parish has honored Father Carasala through events like a memorial 5K, the "Rooted in Christ" event and a rosary and Mass on his birthday.
- [Vilnius' hospice stands as a living work of Divine Mercy as city prepares to host global congress](https://www.osvnews.com/vilnius-hospice-stands-as-a-living-work-of-divine-mercy-as-city-prepares-to-host-global-congress/) - The image of Merciful Jesus "came out of Vilnius and went to the whole world," she said. "But it is not a decoration on a wall. It is a call."
- [Pope Leo praises ceasefire as 'genuine hope,' presses for dialogue, peace](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-praises-ceasefire-as-genuine-hope-presses-for-dialogue-peace/) - Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly announced ceasefire in the Middle East as "a sign of genuine hope" after what he described as "hours of extreme tension."
- [Full text: Pope Leo XIV's general audience given April 8, 2026](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-general-audience-given-april-8-2026/) - (OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Apr. 8, Wednesday in the Octave of Easter, in St. Peter’s Square. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. II. Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium. 7. Holiness and evangelical counsels in the Church Dear brothers and sisters, good morning
- [Experts: Trump threat to wipe out Iran's civilization violates international law, Christian ethics](https://www.osvnews.com/experts-trump-threat-to-wipe-out-irans-civilization-violates-international-law-christian-ethics/) - Direct and public incitement of genocide, along with conspiracy and attempts to commit genocide, are punishable under the Genocide Convention.
- [BREAKING: Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders](https://www.osvnews.com/breaking-trump-backs-down-from-threat-to-annihilate-iran-condemned-by-catholic-leaders/) - Before the deadline he set, Trump said he would suspend the attacks for two weeks if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade route.
- [Pope sends Easter message to displaced Lebanese Christians living 'in dramatic circumstances'](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-sends-easter-message-to-displaced-lebanese-christians-living-in-dramatic-circumstances/) - "May you, amidst feelings of sorrow, anguish, and mourning, experience a deeper joy in your hearts today: Jesus has gloriously triumphed over death."
- ['We need more saints': Center helps to advance canonization causes](https://www.osvnews.com/we-need-more-saints-center-helps-to-advance-canonization-causes/) - A California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood causes among Americans, and to make the canonization process more accessible overall.
- [Pope Leo urges citizens to call on their leaders to reject war after Trump's 'unacceptable' Iran threat](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-urges-citizens-to-contact-leaders-tell-them-to-reject-war-after-trump-iran-ultimatum/) - Speaking at Castel Gandolfo April 7, and without naming Trump, Pope Leo XIV called the president's threat to destroy Iran's civilization "truly unacceptable."
- [Full text: Stations of the Cross meditations Pope Leo XIV will pray at Colosseum](https://www.osvnews.com/full-text-stations-of-the-cross-meditations-pope-leo-xiv-will-pray-at-colosseum/) - The following is the full text of the fourteen meditations of the Stations of the Cross that will be prayed as Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Colosseum in Rome on April 3, 2026, the first Good Friday of his pontificate. The meditations were written by Franciscan Father Francesco Patton, who served as custos of the Holy Land from 2016 to 2025.
- [Chicago group's Easter Triduum visits bring comfort of the Eucharist to ICE detainees](https://www.osvnews.com/priests-ice-detainees-see-chicago-groups-easter-triduum-visits-as-sign-of-humanity/) - A small group of Chicago-area religious and clergy brought the Eucharist to Catholics detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, facility.
- [In a time of war, Catholic parish's interfaith peace meal celebrates 'our oneness in faith'](https://www.osvnews.com/in-a-time-of-war-catholic-parishs-interfaith-peace-meal-celebrates-our-oneness-in-faith/) - The event featured readings from the Book of Genesis and the Quran about Abraham and Sarah welcoming three strangers and offering them a meal in their tent.
- [US bishops' leader rebukes Trump after he threatens Iran's 'whole civilization will die tonight'](https://www.osvnews.com/trump-threatens-irans-whole-civilization-will-die-amid-pope-leos-call-for-peace-vigil/) - The U.S. bishops' president said that President Donald Trump threatening Iran's "whole civilization will die tonight" without a deal was morally unjustifiable.
- ['Miracle Doctor' of Lourdes retires after 17 years, insisting miracles aren't his job](https://www.osvnews.com/miracle-doctor-of-lourdes-retires-after-17-years-insisting-miracles-arent-his-job/) - "Our role as doctors is solely to determine whether a person has been cured, and whether that cure is unexplained," he explained.
- [Sermon on the Integrity: Artemis II mission pilot preaches Christ's command to love on lunar flyby](https://www.osvnews.com/artemis-astronaut-lunar-mission-inspires-wonder-prayer-unity/) - As NASA's Artemis II mission reached its closest approach to the moon, the team's pilot reminded Earth of Christ's command to love both God and neighbor.
- [Will Meta and YouTube's youth harm verdict be 'tobacco industry moment' for Big Tech?](https://www.osvnews.com/will-meta-and-youtubes-youth-harm-verdict-be-tobacco-industry-moment-for-big-tech/) - "'Do you think God intended that at some point in history, we'd all be walking around with little computers in our hands, staring at them 24/7?'"
- [Olympic gold medal pair skater Danny O'Shea on the importance of his Catholic faith and education](https://www.osvnews.com/olympic-gold-medal-pair-skater-danny-oshea-on-the-importance-of-his-catholic-faith-and-education/) - U.S. pairs figure skater and Olympic gold medalist Danny O'Shea praises the values and faith that were instilled in him through his Catholic education.
- [Marriage catechumenate summit stresses role of discipleship in forming new marriages](https://www.osvnews.com/marriage-catechumenate-summit-stresses-role-of-discipleship-in-forming-new-marriages/) - The Verrets know that evangelization is critical to marriage, marriage is critical to family -- and both are critical to the future of the faith.
- [Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis, urges Catholics to proclaim truth in troubled world](https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-pays-tribute-to-pope-francis-urges-catholics-to-proclaim-truth-in-troubled-world/) - Pope Leo emphasized the importance of the Gospel's reach to "those oppressed by the evil that corrupts history and confuses consciences."

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