Meeting Eastern Catholics, pope pledges to be peacemaker
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — During a meeting with Eastern Catholics, many of whom come from war-torn regions of the…
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Peru’s Augustinian friars remember ‘Monsignor Roberto’ as defender of ‘those who have nothing’
byBy David Agren, OSV News CHICLAYO, Peru — Father Jorge Majail still remembers feeling nervous as a young seminarian ahead of a visit from…
Catholic Charities asked to cover Afrikaner travel fees as other refugees remain in limbo
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington has confirmed to OSV News that its offices are assisting with some…
Pope Leo leaves Vatican to visit Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Less than 48 hours after being elected, Pope Leo XIV got in the front seat…
Ukrainian president speaks with Pope Leo, invites him to Ukraine
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Pope Leo XIV for his support of a just and…
Pope thanks media, urges them to be peacemakers
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV asked journalists to be peacemakers by shunning prejudice and anger in their…
Pope Leo prays for vocations, for peace and for mothers on Mother’s Day
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — With a huge and festive crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV led…
As poor rejoice, cardinal says pope’s electors ‘weren’t dealing with world,’ but ‘with the kingdom of God’
byBy Paulina Guzik, OSV News ROME — The joy was palpable in Palazzo Migliori, the Roman palace turned homeless shelter, right next to Bernini…
In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local
byBy Ines San Martin, OSV News ROME — In a country where over 90% of the population identifies as Christian — and nearly three-quarters…
Pope Leo: A pope is nothing more than a humble servant
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect…