VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV thanked the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem for supporting the Christian communities in the Holy Land, especially during the “tragic days of war.” “In a world where arrogance and violence … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A coalition of Catholic organizations held prayer vigils across the country on Oct. 22 for what organizers called “a national day of public witness for our immigrant brothers and sisters.” The vigils came amid growing concern … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — At their upcoming annual fall meeting, the nation’s Catholic bishops have a full agenda of both temporal and spiritual matters — including votes for key leadership roles as well as discussions on migration, health care directives, artificial intelligence, … Continue reading →

NEWARK, N.J. (OSV News) — With the theme “Walking with Joy, Anchored in Hope,” the annual conference of Hispanic ministry directors kicked off the evening of Oct. 21, bringing together representatives from at least 87 dioceses that are serving the … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Recent study results from the Barna Group — a leading marketing research firm focused on the intersection between faith and culture — confirm what the Gospels already tell us: Faith grows best in fellowship. As Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

CHICAGO (OSV News) — A Chicago-area priest is on a mission to highlight the plight of families upended by the current mass deportation efforts in the United States by making a 50-day pilgrimage — on foot — from Chicago to New … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Wisconsin’s attorney general has asked the state’s high court to consider invalidating a key religious exemption to the state’s unemployment program that has been used by faith-based organizations across Wisconsin and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today’s world, Pope Leo XIV said. “On the paths of the heart, the Risen One walks with us and for us,” the pope … Continue reading →

Summary Pope Leo XIV’s Oct. 22, 2025 general audience In our catechesis on the Jubilee theme of “Jesus Christ our Hope,” today we will consider the transformative power of the resurrection. In our society, sadness and desperation are overwhelming countless … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV will issue a document on Catholic education Oct. 28, marking the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on education, a top Vatican official said. Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, prefect of … Continue reading →