OSV News) — An unspecified number of students and teachers have been kidnapped from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, adding to a growing number of attacks on Christians in the West African nation. The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Nigeria’s … Continue reading →

By Paulina Guzik and Jonathan Luxmoore (OSV News) — Two Belarusian Catholic priests listed as political prisoners of the regime were freed Nov. 20, following the October visit of papal envoy to the country. Oblate Father Andrzej Juchniewicz, chairman of Major … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Theology, law and pastoral concern always go together in the work of Catholic tribunals considering marriage cases, Pope Leo XIV said. The three approaches are not “watertight compartments,” the pope said, nor can they be seen … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanks to a handful of countries, including the Vatican, some 1,600 Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia have been reunited with family members in Ukraine. Four of the young people met Pope Leo XIV at the … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s charitable activity makes the Christian faith credible, Pope Leo XIV said, thanking members of Caritas Internationalis for living out what they believe. “In my Apostolic Exhortation ‘Dilexi Te,’ I reflected on this very … Continue reading →

 INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — When it comes to creative, attention-getting fashion that always makes people smile, participants at the National Catholic Youth Conference have a tradition of wearing a wide variety of headgear that adds another flavor of fun to the … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration has issued plans for a complete turnaround in homelessness policy, which involves a two-thirds reduction in current funding used to place homeless people in permanent dwellings. Nationally, it could make as many as … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — On the last Sunday of the liturgical year, Catholics celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. A relative newcomer to the church calendar — established in the 20th century — this feast is designed to give special … Continue reading →

And just like that, we find ourselves once again back at Calvary. For much of this year, we’ve followed Jesus as he has journeyed toward Jerusalem. We’ve heard prophecies and parables, met strangers and saints, and absorbed timeless teachings that … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — OSV News spoke with Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, moments after the Nov. 20 announcement of his appointment as the inaugural chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and … Continue reading →