Priests often serve as first responders for those struggling with mental health, experts say
(OSV News) — Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix still remembers when clergy and, in particular, a religious sister walked with him after his…
Bank transformed into Virginia church now a ‘worthy space for worship, prayer, praise’
CROZET, Va. (OSV News) — From folding chairs to polished pews, a wood gym floor to carpet and tile, and from a plain, high…
Trump renews attacks on Pope Leo over Iran war, accuses him of endangering Catholics
By Kate Scanlon , OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on May 5 continued his series of social media and verbal…
Mother Mary Teresa Tallon’s care for under-catechized and lapsed Catholics persists in religious community
(OSV News) — Before Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti entered the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate as a Catholic religious sister, she was somewhat frightened…
National shrine planned to honor Venerable Augustus Tolton in western Illinois
(OSV News) — The first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States — who has already had 40 potential miracles through his…
Catholic, other faith leaders push Ohio lawmakers to end the death penalty
(OSV News) — As Ohio prepares for its upcoming gubernatorial election, faith leaders pushed lawmakers on May 4 to end the practice of capital…
Pope Leo XIV meets with Catholic Charities USA leadership, urges mission of compassion
By Courtney Mares , OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV met the leadership of Catholic Charities USA in an audience…
‘Polish Lourdes,’ where Mary appeared to 2 girls 160 times, could soon draw global attention
By Katarzyna Szalajko , OSV News WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — A Marian sanctuary in the heart of northern Europe’s countryside — often called…
Born without arms, this pilot soars on wings of faith
(OSV News) — Jessica Cox — author, speaker, wife, pilot, martial arts black belt — has tremendous balance. Whether she’s at home, on stage,…
Virginia’s ‘Royal’ Catholics welcome King Charles III in celebrating America’s 250th
FRONT ROYAL, Va. (OSV News) — “The British are coming! The British are coming!” That has been the cry throughout Front Royal, a small…