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…
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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…
New study evaluates how church assesses ‘suitability’ of candidates for priesthood
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Diocesan bishops and vocations directors are largely satisfied with their seminaries’ formation programs — but some gaps remain between…
Poverty, violence still ‘persistent issues’ affecting women, girls, top Vatican diplomat tells UN
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Thirty years after a landmark international document safeguarding women’s dignity, much remains to be done to ensure the well-being…
ICE detainee killed and 2 others injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility, officials say
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News One detainee was killed and two others were in serious condition after a shooting Sept. 24 at a U.S….
Pope asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace. The pope made his request at the…
God’s love can reach anyone, even at ‘rock bottom,’ pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — When people hit “rock bottom,” they can be confident that God is there ready to rescue and redeem them, Pope…
Use wealth to help people, not destroy them, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV prayed that the leaders of nations would use money and resources to…
For National Migration Week, bishops call for solidarity with immigrants amid ‘fear, anxiety’
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Ahead of the U.S. Catholic Church’s observance of its annual National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the U.S. bishops…
Family’s role in church, society needs support, pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a “domestic church” require support from the wider…