More than 388 million Christians worldwide face ‘high levels’ of persecution
By Gina Christian, OSV News (OSV News) — More than 388 million Christians — or 1 in 7 believers worldwide — face “high levels…
‘Many challenges remain’ in making abortion ‘unthinkable,’ says bishop
By Gina Christian, OSV News (OSV News) — As the nation’s Catholics are set to remember unborn children in prayer, a U.S. bishop is stressing…
Amid protests, ICE operations, archbishop prays for community, for family of slain protester
By Rebecca Omastiak / The Catholic Spirit, OSV News ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — Acknowledging what he described as “a heaviness in our…
For Pope Leo XIV, Christian unity is not just an ideal, but an imperative
By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — As the Catholic Church prepares to join Christians around the world in commemorating the 2026…
Trump meets with US bishops’ president at White House
By Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump met with Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the…
Pope sets Jubilee to mark 800th year since St. Francis’ death; saint’s body to be displayed
By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the…
New papal staff highlights Christ’s victory over death, papal liturgies office says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — While Catholics have been accustomed to the famed silver papal staff featuring the suffering of Christ…
Pope calls for peace and dialogue as protests continue in Iran
By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — As anti-government protests in Iran continue despite an internet blackout and the use of lethal…
Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pontiff: ‘A Church that cares’
By Paulina Guzik, OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the “low-batteried” but “very pleased” cardinals wrapped…
Los padres no deben esperar a que los hijos elijan el bautismo, dice el Papa, al bautizar a 20 bebés en la Capilla Sixtina
Por Paulina Guzik, OSV News CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (OSV News) — Al igual que no dejaríamos a los recién nacidos sin ropa ni comida,…