US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter
(OSV News) — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Catholic dioceses across the United States are preparing for what many see as both…
First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless
By Paulina Guzik , OSV News MADRID (OSV News) — When Pope Leo XIV lands in Spain June 6, he will be greeted by…
La Peregrinación Eucarística Nacional conmemora la historia católica a lo largo de la costa del Atlántico Sur
Por Maria Wiering, OSV News (OSV News) — Tras su inicio en Pentecostés, la Peregrinación Eucarística Nacional celebra su primer fin de semana completo…
Pope Leo XIV rushes to aid elderly priest who collapsed in St. Peter’s Square
(Vatican News) — When a priest collapsed in St. Peter’s Square at the end of the general audience May 27, Pope Leo XIV rushed…
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage commemorates Catholic history along South Atlantic coast
(OSV News) — After a Pentecost launch, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is marking its first full weekend with events in the Diocese of Charlotte,…
US bishops’ child protection report shows ‘historic milestone,’ but flags warning signs
(OSV News) — An annual report from the nation’s Catholic bishops shows that more than 1,000 allegations of child sexual abuse were reported in…
Meet the Silicon Valley priest advising tech companies on artificial intelligence ethics
(OSV News) — Father Brendan McGuire used to be a Silicon Valley technology executive. Now he’s hearing their confessions. Today, the Irish-born pastor of…
Why Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a Catholic journey
(OSV News) — Because J.R.R. Tolkien was a serious Catholic, one might assume that religion would be evident in his literary masterpiece. Yet, there…
Pope Leo asks Catholics worldwide to pray rosary for peace May 30
By Courtney Mares , OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will preside over a worldwide rosary for peace May 30,…
Facing soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, Catholic farmers lean on faith
(OSV News) — Farming, even in the best of times, can be a rather precarious vocation. It’s dangerous work, according to the U.S. Department…