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…
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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…
Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah this Halloween
byBy Maria Wiering , OSV News (OSV News) — A date for the beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia martyrs has been…
USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,…
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘countercultural’ repentance on first Ash Wednesday of his pontificate
byBy Courtney Mares , OSV News ROME (OSV News) — Beneath the Roman pines of the Aventine Hill, Pope Leo XIV led a solemn…
US Church faces these areas of ‘critical concern’ on religious liberty, says bishops’ report
byBy Kate Scanlon , OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Areas of critical concern for religious liberty in the U.S. include political and anti-religious…
Lent’s CRS Lent Rice Bowl collection seen as more critical than ever after USAID cuts
byBy Kimberley Heatherington , OSV News (OSV News) — “Are you leaving, too?” The question, said Abena Amedormey — country representative for Catholic Relief…
Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent
byBy Courtney Mares, OSV News (OSV News) – The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger”…