China recognizes papal appointment of auxiliary bishop in Fuzhou
by“This event constitutes a further fruit of the dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities” — Matteo Bruni, Vatican press office By…
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AI offers opportunities, but should be governed by ethical policy framework, bishops say
byWASHINGTON —The U.S. bishops urged House and Senate leaders in a June 9 letter to remember that while artificial intelligence presents opportunities, it also…
LA archbishop calls for prayer, restraint, immigration law reform amid ICE protests
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles is calling for prayer, while urging “restraint and calm” as clashes have…
God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with…
Pope Leo XIV begins his first month listening before acting
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — Since his election to the chair of St. Peter one month ago, Pope Leo XIV has…
Supreme Court rules in favor of Wisconsin Catholic agency over religious exemption
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on June 5 unanimously ruled in favor of the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese…
Pope’s prayer intention for June: That the world grow in compassion
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for June, a month devoted to the Sacred Heart of…
National pilgrimage leaders urge large procession turnouts to counter anti-Catholic protesters
byBy Maria Wiering, OSV News Catholics are encouraged to turn out in strong numbers for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Eucharistic processions to counter the…
Indiana Catholic shares story of his life-changing bond with friend who is now Pope Leo
byBy John Shaughnessy, OSV News INDIANAPOLIS — A day before the conclave to elect a new pope began May 7, Bill Bickel sent an…
Colorado faith leaders express sorrow over attack on rally for release of Hamas hostages
byBOULDER, Colo. — As Boulder residents reeled from a violent attack on peaceful demonstrators June 1 who called for the release of Israeli hostages…