Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — A commission set up by Pope Francis to study women deacons has voted against the possibility of ordaining women deacons…
SEEK 2026 to draw inspiration from St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
by(OSV News) — The upcoming SEEK 2026 conference is inviting young Catholics and attendees of all ages to embrace its theme inspired by St. Pier…
St. Gabriel one of 26 preschools chosen to pilot new early childhood education effort
bySt. Gabriel Preschool in Fern Creek is one of 26 early-learning centers in Louisville selected to participate in a pilot program meant to strengthen…
Holy See at UN calls for end to Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘right now’
by(OSV News) — The Holy See’s diplomatic mission to the United Nations called for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine “not at some…
Unidad, diálogo, respeto: en su primer viaje, el Papa destaca los caminos hacia la paz
byPor Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Durante su visita a dos países en seis días en su primer viaje papal al extranjero,…
Community Calendar — Dec. 4, 2025
byThe following is a listing of Catholic community events in central Kentucky. SERVICES & DEVOTIONS An archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe will…
Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago suburb now a historic landmark
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home just outside of Chicago has been declared a historic landmark. The board…
New coalition aims to end capital punishment as executions increase but public support wanes
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Despite an uptick in executions in the U.S. in 2025, opponents of the death penalty lauded…
Readers share experience as ‘pilgrims of hope’ during Jubilee Year
byResponding to Pope Francis’ call to become “pilgrims of hope,” the faithful of the Archdiocese of Louisville set out on pilgrimage throughout the Jubilee…
Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect…