Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027
by(OSV News) — Organizers in Seoul, South Korea, announced five patron saints for World Youth Day 2027 that reflect the themes of truth, peace…
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Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood causes, including Dutch nun who served in Missouri
by(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV issued decrees advancing the sainthood causes of five candidates, including a Dutch nun who served in St. Louis…
Disability ministry in the Church is making strides, but needs more widespread adoption in parishes
byCHICAGO (OSV News) — On Easter in Chicago’s St. James Catholic Church, a congregation made up mostly of people with disabilities and their families…
Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in Church
byABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve…
New national garden promises healing for abuse survivors and all Catholics
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — A national garden in the nation’s capital proposed by survivors of clergy sexual abuse promises to foster healing not only…
Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican
by(OSV News) — As supporters of Maryknoll Father Vincent Capodanno’s canonization cause marked the 60th anniversary of the late Navy chaplain’s arrival in Vietnam…
See what missionaries say Pope Leo’s Africa trip was (really) all about
by(OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV pushed back against what he has described as an inaccurate narrative surrounding his first trip to Africa,…
Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea
by(OSV News) — On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics in the country to seek strength, justice and hope…
US saw more than 1.12 million abortions in 2025, but actual figures likely higher
by(OSV News) — New data estimates show the number of abortions in the U.S. remained stable in 2025, totaling some 1.126 million, with apparent…
Pope Leo XIV honors Pope Francis on death anniversary, recalling his mercy and closeness to ‘the little ones’
by(OSV News) — Flying over the west coast of central Africa on April 21, Pope Leo XIV paused to honor his predecessor on the…