New pope calls for Christian witness in world that finds faith ‘absurd’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Where Christians are “mocked, opposed, despised or at best tolerated and pitied” is where the Catholic Church’s…
Wedding Anniversaries — May 8, 2025
byMr. and Mrs. Michael Seidt, members of St. Peter the Apostle Church, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 24. Mrs. Seidt, the former…
CSAA track and field champions announced
byTrack and field champions in four divisions of the Catholic School Athletic Association were decided during tournaments April 27 at St. Xavier High School.
‘Un misionero de corazón’: Grupos católicos dan la bienvenida al Papa León XIV, el primer Papa nacido en EEUU
byPor Gina Christian, OSV News Grupos católicos dan la bienvenida al Papa León XIV — el segundo Papa de las Américas, y el primer…
Archbishop Fabre on Pope Leo XIV: A surprise, but a joyful surprise
byThe election of Pope Leo XIV May 8 was a surprise, but a joyful one, Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre told local journalists a few…
Local church reacts to white smoke, new pope
byLess than 24 hours after taking his last final in seminary, Deacon Cole McDowell rushed through the city of Rome to St. Peter’s Square…
Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV set for May 12 at the Cathedral of the Assumption
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for newly elected Pope Leo XIV at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the…
Who was Pope Leo XIII, the father of social doctrine?
byBy Russell Shaw, OSV News Cardinal Robert F. Prevost has selected the name Pope Leo XIV, an apparent nod to Pope Leo XIII, who…
El cardenal Prevost, misionero de EEUU, es elegido Papa y toma el nombre de León XIV
byPor Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El cardenal Robert F. Prevost, nacido en Chicago y prefecto del Dicasterio para los…
‘A missionary at heart’: Catholic groups welcome Pope Leo XIV, first US-born pope
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic groups are welcoming Pope Leo XIV — the second pope from the Americas, and the first U.S.-born pontiff…