Pope praises release of two Ukrainian priests from Russian captivity
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed in thanksgiving for the release of two Ukrainian Catholic priests who were…
US bishops discuss anti-poverty arm, pastoral frameworks, groundbreaking proposals at spring meeting
By Peter Jesserer Smith, OSV News LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gathered in Louisville for their Spring Plenary Assembly, the U.S. bishops’ June 12-14 meeting saw…
After Israeli hostage rescue, pope renews call for cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
By Junno Arocho Esteves Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following the rescue of four hostages that led…
Pax Christi receives first Dorothy Day award
By Kimberley Heatherington A famous saying attributed to Dorothy Day, the 20th-century Catholic peace activist and potential future saint, states, “If peace is to…
Encountering a migrant is encountering Christ, pope says in message
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Every encounter with people on the move as migrants or refugees is an encounter with…
Bishops congratulate Mexico’s new president; country elects first woman to top office
By David Agren, OSV News MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s bishops congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, who overwhelmingly won Mexico’s presidential election to become the country’s first…
Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
By Gina Christian, OSV News Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key…
Catholic immigration advocates concerned over proposed rule change to asylum
By Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic immigration advocates are paying close attention to — and expressing concern about — a possible change in how…
New Bishop of Knoxville appointed; Archbishop Fabre will continue duties through July
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed Father James M. Beckman, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, to be the bishop of the Diocese…
Jockey says Catholic faith crucial in dangerous sport
By Mary Rampellini, OSV News HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Jockey Keith Asmussen calls on his Catholic faith daily as he competes in the high-stakes…