US bishops end lawsuit against Trump administration over refugee resettlement
byBy Gina Christian , OSV News (OSV News) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has ended its lawsuit against the Trump administration over…
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Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour, trips to Spain, Monaco
byBy Courtney Mares, OSV News ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will travel to six countries over the next four months, including a 10-day…
At Curia retreat, Bishop Varden warns of Gospel’s use ‘as a weapon in culture wars’
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves , OSV News (OSV News) — The Lenten season is a reminder that Christians are called to bear witness to…
‘Christ is my identity, my foundation,’ says Catholic player on US women’s hockey team
byBy Mike Latona / Catholic Courier , OSV News ROCHESTER, N.Y. (OSV News) — The Olympic gold medal hanging from Haley Winn’s neck was…
Father Zollner: Catholics need to pray more for survivors of sexual abuse
byBy Paulina Guzik , OSV News (OSV News) — Jesuit Father Hans Zollner is urging Catholics to make prayer for abuse victims a central…
St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years
byBy Courtney Mares , OSV News ASSISI, Italy (OSV News) — For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal remains of St. Francis…
ICE ‘mega centers’ for mass detention ‘challenge the conscience,’ says USCCB bishop
byBy Gina Christian , OSV News (OSV News) — A Texas bishop and head of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ migration committee is sounding the…
Pope renews ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Russia-Ukraine war
byVATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has renewed his “heartfelt appeal” for an “immediate ceasefire” in Russia’s war against Ukraine and again…
New Stations of the Cross unveiled at St. Peter’s Basilica for Lent 2026
byBy Courtney Mares , OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — St. Peter’s Basilica inaugurated a new Stations of the Cross Feb. 20, with…
Holy See will not join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Cardinal Parolin says
byBy Kate Scanlon , OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Holy See “will not participate” in President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for…