Fear at Chicago church puts in focus US bishops’ effort to protect migrants’ right to worship
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Amid growing concern about the impact of the Trump administration’s rollback of a policy that prohibited immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, the U.S. Catholic bishops have offered […]
New study shows priests largely satisfied, but trust in bishops still low, and burnout looms
(OSV News) — A new study on U.S. priests shows that many report satisfaction with their ministry, but trust in bishops and major superiors is still low, although improving. In addition, […]
Tackle ecological debt, protect biodiversity and change hearts, says Vatican diplomat
(OSV News) — The Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has called for three key priorities in addressing the global crises of poverty, conflict and climate change. Archbishop Gabriele G. […]
10 US bishops stand for election as the conference’s next president, vice president
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — When the U.S. bishops gather for their fall plenary assembly Nov. 10-13 in Baltimore, they will elect the next president and vice president for the U.S. Conference […]
New saints highlight power of faith amid spiritual, personal challenges
(OSV News) — When Pope Leo XIV raises three women and four men to the altar Oct. 19, he will canonize a diverse group of religious and lay men and […]
Bishops call for solidarity with immigrants in binational pilgrimage and Mass
By New Outlook SAN LUIS, Ariz. (OSV News) — As the sun set over the international border a small cadre of Catholic bishops processed toward Mexico. Flanked by priests, religious brothers […]
As US household debt hits all-time high, can the church help members in financial stress?
(OSV News) — “Debt,” said the 17th-century English scholar, author and preacher Thomas Fuller, “is the worst poverty.” The 90% of Americans who — as of the second quarter of […]
Pope, in official visit to Italy, praises joint action for the common good
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Making the first state visit of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and spoke of common concerns, including war, migration, ecology and […]
Brazilian leader praises papal document on poverty, invites pope to COP30
ROME (CNS) — During a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited the pope to the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference, being held […]
Monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion in ruins after massive fire
(OSV News) — A 17th-century monastery in northern Italy where recently canonized St. Carlo Acutis received his first Communion was in ruins after a massive fire ravaged the historic building. According […]