Catholic groups serving the poor call for action to end federal government shut down
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Congressional lawmakers failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government, resulting in a federal government shutdown at the end…
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God never gives up on his children, even when they fail, pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sharing the joy of being loved by God despite one’s human flaws is the mission of the Catholic Church, Pope…
Catholic bishops mourn deadly attack on Latter-day Saints church in Michigan
by(OSV News) — Several Catholic bishops are expressing their sorrow over a deadly attack at a Michigan house of worship, which took place just weeks after a…
Pope’s October prayer intention celebrates ‘Nostra Aetate’
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying that members of different religions would work together to…
Pope tells catechists their love and witness can change lives
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When catechists teach, their aim is not simply to pass on information about the faith…
Pope will declare St. John Henry Newman doctor of the church Nov. 1
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the…
Pope’s communications day theme focuses on using media responsibly
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, the object of dozens of “deepfake” videos, has chosen “Preserving human voices…
From Jasna Góra to every parish: Czestochowa icon’s pilgrimage inspires revival
byWARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — In a powerful show of faith and unity, Poland has launched its third nationwide pilgrimage of the Black Madonna —…
Pope chooses theme for World Day of the Sick 2026
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Loving someone who is sick requires “concrete gestures of closeness,” just like that shown in the Gospel story of the…
Pope taps Italian canon lawyer for top position at Dicastery for Bishops
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the first major appointment of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV chose an Italian expert in canon law to succeed…