Archdiocese of Paris convenes council in response to historic rise in catechumens
byPARIS (OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Paris is launching a major churchwide council in response to a surge in adult and youth conversions across…
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3 US bishops applaud House for passing legislation supporting pregnant women
by(OSV News) — Three U.S. bishops who chair committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are applauding two pieces of legislation designed to support pregnant women…
Vigil for Life summons Catholics to be apostles of ‘a civilization of love’
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — While continuing to work to change laws to protect the unborn and support pregnant women in need, “we need to redouble…
Papal puzzle lovers: Popes Leo XIV and XIII noted for liking word games
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV, who plays the daily online puzzle Wordle, is not the only papal puzzle lover. His predecessor and…
Minnesota archbishop: ‘Comprehensive immigration reform now’ amid ‘battleground’ on the streets
by(OSV News) — Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis — whose territory has become a flashpoint in the nation’s immigration policy…
Everyone can be a good Samaritan, pope says in message for world’s sick
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and…
Ahead of March for Life, pro-life movement faces key political challenges
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the pro-life movement prepares for the 53rd annual March for Life, their cause faces a number of key issues…
Bishop Burbidge outlines Christian approach to mental health amid ‘staggering’ crisis
by(OSV News) — A U.S. bishop is highlighting the nation’s growing mental health crisis, while pointing to the “divine medicine” offered by Christ through…
Algeria, Angola, Spain among 2026 papal trips, with invitation to Mexico on the table
by(OSV News) — A series of recent announcements by bishops in Angola, Algeria and Spain have indicated that Pope Leo XIV will embark on trips to…
Broglio: ‘Morally acceptable’ for troops to disobey ‘morally questionable’ orders on Greenland
byBy Kate ScanlonOSV News WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. military archdiocese said in a Jan. 18 radio interview that U.S. soldiers could…