Christmas creche, tree are signs of hope, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said. “As we contemplate…
Pray for peace in front of the Nativity scene, pope asks children
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked children to pray in front of their Nativity scenes this Christmas and, especially, to pray “that…
Increase in US executions largely driven by Florida, year-end report says
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Although there was a significant increase in executions in the U.S. in 2025, a smaller number of new death sentences…
Las Posadas Navideñas: Journeying to Bethlehem alongside the Holy Family
(OSV News) — With the Advent season well underway, Catholics are fully expectant, preparing spiritually for the birth of their Savior at Christmas on…
Approximately 50 Planned Parenthood clinics closed in 2025, report says
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Approximately 50 Planned Parenthood clinics closed in 2025 as the group lost its ability to bill Medicaid, according to a report…
Pope urges people to protect, cultivate even smallest signs of peace, hope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “confrontational” tone dominating both global and national politics is “deepening instability and unpredictability day by day,” Pope Leo XIV…
Las Posadas Navideñas: Acompañando a la Sagrada Familia a Belén
By Maria del Pilar Guzman, OSV News (OSV News) — A medida que avanza el tiempo de Adviento, los católicos viven con plena expectativa, preparándose…
Rather than chasing productivity, turn to God to resolve restlessness, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In today’s fast-paced world with pressures for results and efficiency, Pope Leo XIV said many have been stripped of their…
God wants all people to be saved, pope says at Jubilee of Prisoners
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even in difficult situations and harsh places, like prisons, when people focus on caring for one another, respecting each other…
‘Enough’ of antisemitic violence, say pope, archbishop after Australia attack
(OSV News) — After two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in a terror attack at Sydney’s…