‘Many challenges remain’ in making abortion ‘unthinkable,’ says bishop
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News (OSV News) — As the nation’s Catholics are set to remember unborn children in prayer, a U.S. bishop is stressing…
National/World News
Amid protests, ICE operations, archbishop prays for community, for family of slain protester
byBy Rebecca Omastiak / The Catholic Spirit, OSV News ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — Acknowledging what he described as “a heaviness in our…
For Pope Leo XIV, Christian unity is not just an ideal, but an imperative
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — As the Catholic Church prepares to join Christians around the world in commemorating the 2026…
God speaks to the faithful; take time to listen every day, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If Christians are to speak about God, then they must dedicate time each day…
Trump meets with US bishops’ president at White House
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump met with Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the…
Pope sets Jubilee to mark 800th year since St. Francis’ death; saint’s body to be displayed
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the…
New papal staff highlights Christ’s victory over death, papal liturgies office says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — While Catholics have been accustomed to the famed silver papal staff featuring the suffering of Christ…
Pope calls for peace and dialogue as protests continue in Iran
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — As anti-government protests in Iran continue despite an internet blackout and the use of lethal…
Baptism provides light in darkness, gateway to heaven, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Baptizing one’s children is as essential as providing them with food and clothing, Pope…
Pope warns diplomats of rising global violence and erosion of human life
byBy Josephine Peterson, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV warned diplomats of rising global volatility, fractured communication and a growing…