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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

At memorial, Trump says Kirk ‘influential figure’; widow says she forgives alleged shooter

by Kate Scanlon

“The answer to hate is not hate,” Erika Kirk said at the Sept. 21 memorial for her husband. “The answer, we know from the Gospel, is love. It’s …

US Supreme Court justice speaks at Vatican Jubilee of Justice
LA auxiliary appointed apostolic administrator of Diocese of Monterey, Calif.
Pope Leo XIV shares video message with Chicago ALS event in honor of his friend
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 20, 2025, address for Jubilee of Justice
True justice promotes dignity, equality, forgiveness, pope tells judges

U.S. Church

‘Brave New World’ babies: Is there a ‘pregnancy robot’ in our future?

by Kimberley Heatherington

As the boundaries of reproductive medicine are continually pushed, is the development of a “pregnancy robot” that far off? What are the moral consequences?

Respect Life Month takes on new meaning during Jubilee Year, says bishop

For National Migration Week, bishops call for solidarity with immigrants amid ‘fear, anxiety’

UN’s genocide finding in Gaza seen hampered by ‘serious weakness’ in Security Council

Spiritual bouquet gathers more than 2 million offerings from 72 countries for pope’s birthday

50th anniversary celebration of Seton canonization highlights new ‘Saints on Their Way’

Special education funding for students with hearing and vision loss cut in DEI probe

World

Mental health initiative, cardinal interviews, St. Maximilian Kolbe | Week in Review

by Megan Marley

A USCCB mental health initiative, St. Thérèse of Lisieux relics, a St. Maximilian Kolbe film, OSV News interviews with cardinals and more among this week’s coverage.

‘Padre Chema,’ outspoken advocate of martyred Salvadoran Jesuits, laid to rest
French Christians shocked by murder of Chaldean Catholic influencer from Iraq
Jailed Catholic priests ‘used as hostages’ in Belarus
In interview, pope talks about abuse crisis, Trump, following Pope Francis
Funeral Mass for British duchess dubbed historic with presence of king, top royals

Over 60 people killed in Ntoyo, Congo, by Islamic State group supporters

New Maciel documentary a ‘cathartic’ experience, Legionaries head says

Pope not there ‘to create doubt’ but to be ‘prophetic voice’ of church, Congolese cardinal says

Vatican

Reach out, welcome those seeking God, don’t judge, pope tells Rome Diocese

by Cindy Wooden

Opinion

OSV Editors: How to change our society in crisis

by OSV Editorial Board

Holiness is forged in revolution

by Father Patrick Briscoe

Rebuilding the domestic church: Why housing affordability is a pro-family cause

by Jason Adkins

Reviews

Friar behind ‘Rosary in a Year’ explores Jesus Christ’s ‘blueprint’ in the beatitudes

by Lauretta Brown
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