VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka, who had experienced oppression and imprisonment under his country’s former communist rulers, died Nov. 4 at the age of 82. The former archbishop of Prague was born April 26, 1943, in Hradec … Continue reading →

 (OSV News) — Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of Washington has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery Nov. 13, the Archdiocese of Washington announced Nov. 5. In a statement, the archdiocese said the 71-year-old cardinal has “well-differentiated liposarcoma, which is … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Some 15,000 Catholics of all ages, from across France, are expected in Paris Nov. 7-9, for a national Mission Congress, marking the evangelization revival in a country that is returning to public expressions of Catholicism, organizers say. The … Continue reading →

Summary of the Nov. 5, 2025 general audience Dear brothers and sisters, in our continuing catechesis on the Jubilee theme of “Christ our Hope,” we reflect today on the presence of the risen Christ as an unfailing source of hope … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics in immigration detention centers have “spiritual rights” that Catholic clergy should be allowed to serve, Pope Leo XIV said. Speaking briefly with reporters late Nov. 4 outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo was … Continue reading →

 (OSV News) — Outer space must be safeguarded for peaceful purposes and for the common good of humanity, stressed the Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations. Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, the Holy See’s U.N. apostolic nuncio and permanent observer, delivered … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Amid concern about the ability of those detained by immigration enforcement authorities to receive Catholic sacraments, a key U.S. bishop said Trump administration officials have “assured” him the matter is “under careful review.” His comments came shortly … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Ahead of the United Nations’ annual climate conference, two U.S. Catholic bishops and the leader of a top Catholic aid agency are calling for urgent, long-term action to safeguard both creation and humanity. Government officials, scientists, business leaders, … Continue reading →

DHAKA, Bangladesh (OSV News) — Thousands of pilgrims have gathered at the shrine of Fatima Rani — or Mary, Queen of Fatima — at St. Leo’s Church in the Baromari hills of the Diocese of Mymensingh in northern Bangladesh, to … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people “who live in darkness and despair.” “May they always find a community that welcomes … Continue reading →