(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
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Wisconsin religious exemption upheld for Catholic Charities now back in court
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
The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life’s journey, pope says
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
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Oct. 22, 2025 general audience
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
Pope to issue document on Catholic education, name St. Newman co-patron
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
Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo’s visit as ‘pilgrim of peace,’ Catholic clergy say
AMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit, marking his first apostolic trip abroad, Catholic clergy organizers say. “All the Lebanese people, the youth, the church, the government and Lebanon’s president are all very excited,” … Continue reading
Mass marks Catholic foundation’s 80th year of being ‘in service to all God’s people’
By Joseph P. Owens / The Dialog WILMINGTON, Del. (OSV News) — More than 100 members of the Delaware-based Raskob family joined parish worshippers at an intimate Wilmington church to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities. … Continue reading
Catholic migrant vigils across the nation call for ‘One Church, One Family’
(OSV News) — Catholics across the nation are being invited to publicly pray for migrants, with two coast-to-coast days of witness planned amid the Trump administration’s continuing crackdown on unauthorized immigration. “One Church, One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants” will … Continue reading
‘Hello! I’m a Catholic Priest!’ How one coffee shop ministry is attracting student seekers
(OSV News) — “Hello! I’m a Catholic Priest!” greets the cheerful, large-font sign taped to the back of the laptop computer of Father Richard Miserendino, chaplain of the University of Mary Washington’s Catholic Campus Ministry and a priest in the Diocese … Continue reading
Priest, principal share award for rebuilding church and school after earthquake
(OSV News) — After an earthquake reduced their parish buildings to rubble, a priest and a Catholic educator teamed up to rebuild their beloved church and school — starting with the children whose faith was formed there. Now, Father Melvin Díaz, … Continue reading
