Pope’s communications day theme focuses on using media responsibly
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, the object of dozens of “deepfake” videos, has chosen “Preserving human voices…
From Jasna Góra to every parish: Czestochowa icon’s pilgrimage inspires revival
byWARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — In a powerful show of faith and unity, Poland has launched its third nationwide pilgrimage of the Black Madonna —…
Pope chooses theme for World Day of the Sick 2026
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Loving someone who is sick requires “concrete gestures of closeness,” just like that shown in the Gospel story of the…
Maranatha Retreat for the chronically ill and caregivers set for Nov. 8
byA Maranatha Retreat, designed for those who are chronically ill and their caregivers, will be held Nov. 8 at the Nazareth Retreat Center in…
Green Mass directs the faithful to look for God in creation
byMore than 100 people attended the Archdiocese of Louisville’s annual Green Mass, a Mass for the care of creation celebrated Sept. 25 at St….
Pope taps Italian canon lawyer for top position at Dicastery for Bishops
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the first major appointment of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV chose an Italian expert in canon law to succeed…
New Ursuline Innovation STEM Center is a commitment to Laudato Si’, say school leaders
bySacred Heart Schools’ new Ursuline Innovation STEM Center was filled Sept. 24 with faculty and staff, students, the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville and the…
Rivalry game luncheon raises record $675,000 for Catholic education
byThe Catholic Education Foundation’s annual Salute to THE GAME luncheon Sept. 25 netted a record $675,000 for Catholic education. The event, which celebrates the…
New study evaluates how church assesses ‘suitability’ of candidates for priesthood
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Diocesan bishops and vocations directors are largely satisfied with their seminaries’ formation programs — but some gaps remain between…
Dominican Sister of Peace Barbara Ann Rioux dies at 97
byDominican Sister of Peace Barbara Ann Rioux died Sept. 19 at Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, Ky. She was 97 and in her…