VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV kicked off the celebration of the Jubilee of the Poor by blessing the St. Martin Clinic, an addition to the free clinic the Vatican operates to provide medical care to people without homes … Continue reading →

ST. MEINRAD, Ind. (OSV News) — As he reflected on the polarization in the United States and even the Catholic Church, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, recalled a story that provides a possible path to understanding and … Continue reading →

PARIS (OSV News) — With more than 400,000 viewers since its release as of Nov. 14, and counting, a new film about the Sacred Heart of Jesus has become an unexpected box office hit in France — and a lightning rod … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ahead of the celebration of World Fisheries Day Nov. 21, the Vatican asked Catholics to think about the perils faced by people who fish for a living and to advocate for their rights. “Lamentably, many fishermen … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — From the start of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ fall plenary assembly to its end, a resounding concern for the God-given dignity of immigrants, and for unity in teaching the faith clearly and renewing the country spiritually, dominated the … Continue reading →

To know the end is near, to watch for the end, St. Augustine taught that the fruit of such knowledge and vigilance is patience. Instead of anxiety, instead of chaos and overactivity, rather calm should rest the soul of the … Continue reading →

PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — On the feast of the patron saint of immigrants — and a day after the U.S. Catholic bishops issued a special pastoral message on immigration — a coalition of Catholic organizations held a second wave of … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — An upcoming conference is inviting Catholic medical professionals and students to explore the meaning of health care, the necessity of self-care, and the modern challenges of artificial intelligence and genetic technologies while centering on one main thing: The … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on Nov. 13 signed an executive order aiming to provide more resources to young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, an effort the White House said was organized by first lady Melania … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although almost 135 years have passed since Pope Leo XIII wrote his encyclical on the economy and labor, Pope Leo XIV — who chose his name to honor that predecessor — said, “The dignity of workers … Continue reading →