Attacks on religious liberty increase, say cardinal, papal foundation
ROME (CNS) — Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, “it is also a pathway to truth and deeper communion with God and neighbor,” said Cardinal […]
Pope Leo XIV names new archbishop for Vienna to succeed Cardinal Schönborn
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Josef Grünwidl as Vienna’s next archbishop, the Vatican announced Oct. 17. The 63-year-old Austrian priest, who has served as apostolic administrator for […]
Massive restoration begins for North Carolina basilica, ‘a gem of the architectural world’
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (OSV News) — Spiraling organ and choral music ushered in a new era for St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville Oct. 17 at a ceremony to kickstart a massive restoration […]
President of Colombia says US strike killed fisherman; Trump says he will cut aid
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The president of Colombia accused the U.S. of murdering a fisherman in an attack on a boat in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump said in response he […]
‘Fundamental change’ needed to protect humanity amid arms race, says Vatican diplomat
(OSV News) — Amid a new and more dangerous arms race — and the deterioration of international dialogue — the Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations has called for a […]
Pew: More US adults see religion as important, positive to public life
(OSV News) — A new study indicates a growing number of U.S. adults see religion as gaining influence in public life — with more Americans saying religion has a positive impact […]
Cardinal McElroy urges ‘gratitude, compassion, shared purpose’ to heal national divisions
(OSV News) — In a time when many Americans feel torn by political conflict, healing the nation’s divisions will require a moral reset rooted in gratitude, compassion and shared purpose, Washington […]
Loan sharks reflect ‘corruption of the human heart,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When the pursuit of profit rules, people become objects to be exploited, and humanity loses its soul, Pope Leo XIV said. The practice of usury — […]
Pope Leo meets with coalition of survivors of clergy abuse
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and victims’ advocates for the first time at the Vatican Oct. 20. Members of the […]
New saints show courage to defend faith, help those in need, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Holiness flourishes in those who serve the weakest, and Christians should defend the truths of the faith, no matter the cost, Pope Leo XIV said Monday, […]