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…
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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…
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…
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…
Bethlehem High School students get to meet, present gifts to Pope Leo XIV
byTwo students from Bethlehem High School in Bardstown, Ky., who had never travelled outside of the United States, had a once-in-a-lifetime experience on Jan….
Commentary — This Lent, let’s ‘Go and do likewise’
byOur Catholic tradition stresses solidarity: our obligation as the People of God to stand with our brothers and sisters in their time of need….
Pope Leo, Archbishop Fabre begin Lent with focus on conversion, transformation
byBy Courtney Mares and Marnie McAllisterOSV News and The Record ROME — On Ash Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to ask the Lord…
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”…
Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in US, Catholics must stand together, archbishop says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All Catholics are called to stand together by reaching out to their brothers and…
In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ignorance of sacred Scriptures is ignorance of Jesus Christ, Pope Leo XIV said during…