From Jasna Góra to every parish: Czestochowa icon’s pilgrimage inspires revival
WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — In a powerful show of faith and unity, Poland has launched its third nationwide pilgrimage of the Black Madonna —…
Pope chooses theme for World Day of the Sick 2026
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Loving someone who is sick requires “concrete gestures of closeness,” just like that shown in the Gospel story of the…
Pope taps Italian canon lawyer for top position at Dicastery for Bishops
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the first major appointment of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV chose an Italian expert in canon law to succeed…
New study evaluates how church assesses ‘suitability’ of candidates for priesthood
By Gina Christian, OSV News Diocesan bishops and vocations directors are largely satisfied with their seminaries’ formation programs — but some gaps remain between…
Poverty, violence still ‘persistent issues’ affecting women, girls, top Vatican diplomat tells UN
By Gina Christian, OSV News Thirty years after a landmark international document safeguarding women’s dignity, much remains to be done to ensure the well-being…
El amor de Dios puede alcanzar a cualquiera, incluso cuando han tocado fondo, dice el Papa
Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Cuando las personas tocan fondo, pueden tener la confianza de que Dios está ahí, listo para…
ICE detainee killed and 2 others injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility, officials say
By Kate Scanlon, OSV News One detainee was killed and two others were in serious condition after a shooting Sept. 24 at a U.S….
Pope asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace. The pope made his request at the…
God’s love can reach anyone, even at ‘rock bottom,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When people hit “rock bottom,” they can be confident that God is there ready to rescue and redeem them, Pope…
El Papa dice que hay que usar la riqueza para ayudar a las personas, no para destruirlas
Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Papa León XIV rezó para que los líderes de las naciones usaran…