MADRID (OSV News) — Spain’s socialist government is pushing for regional “blacklists” of doctors who object to performing abortions, sparking backlash from medical and Catholic leaders. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is also attempting to enshrine abortion in the constitution, following what … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Journalists can help stop those who seek to create divisions through “the ancient art of lying” and ruling by dividing, Pope Leo XIV said. “You can also be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) –The apostolic exhortation “Dilexi Te” (“I Have Loved You”) on the church’s love for the poor, “is Pope Leo’s document. It is the magisterium of the church,” although Pope Leo XIV himself wrote that it was begun … Continue reading →

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV sent a letter commending the work of Catholic Charities USA, the domestic charitable arm of the Catholic Church in the U.S., to mark its 115th annual gathering Oct. 6-9 in San … Continue reading →

OWENSBORO, Ky. (OSV News) — This past spring, hundreds of young people across Kentucky participated in a survey of their faith engagement — with results indicating a strong sacramental life and desire to grow in their relationship with Christ. “There were … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Greeting a pilgrimage of labor union leaders from Chicago, Pope Leo XIV thanked them for helping “to create a society where all can flourish.” Organized by the Catholic Labor Network, the pilgrimage included members of Chicago … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All human beings need consistent, lasting and healthy experiences of authentic love, Pope Leo XIV said. Consecrated men and women, who abandon themselves “like children into the arms of the Father,” spread “the ‘fresh air’ of … Continue reading →

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem welcomed “with joy” the announcement of an initial agreement between Hamas and Israel in an Oct. 9 statement, but also stressed the “absolute urgency” for the “immediate” and “unconditional” entry of humanitarian … Continue reading →

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV‘s first apostolic exhortation “Dilexi Te” (“I have loved you”), was promulgated Oct. 9, the feast day of St. John Henry Newman. Here are nine things to know about the document. 1. “Dilexi Te” … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Five months into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has promulgated his first official document, making as his own the draft of a text unfinished by his predecessor.  Described as an exercise in “continuity” with Pope Francis, the … Continue reading →