(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 →

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV‘s first apostolic exhortation “Dilexi Te” (“I have loved you”), promulgated Oct. 9, 2025 — the feast day of St. John Henry Newman — explores love and charity for the poor.  Here are 12 quotes … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — In his first apostolic exhortation, Pope Leo XIV has taken up the call of Pope Francis for Christians to see in the poor the very face of Christ — and to be a church that “walks poor with … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Israel and Hamas “have both signed off” on the first phase of a White House peace proposal for Gaza, President Donald Trump said late Oct. 8 in a social media post.  Trump’s announcement came the day … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Federal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said. The federal government went into a shutdown Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass a … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Young Catholic adults are invited to apply for a  “once-in-a-lifetime” journey with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist across the nation. Eight perpetual pilgrims are being sought for the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which takes place May 21 to … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has chosen two Catholic publishers, both known for their print and digital offerings, to print the second edition of the Liturgy of the Hours that is celebrated within the Latin Church. Both … Continue reading →

SALT LAKE CITY (OSV News) — After 125 years of print publication, the Intermountain Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, will move to an online format during the first week of Advent, the beginning of the Catholic Church’s … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the immigrant community in the U.S. and urged the church to be a united voice on their behalf in an Oct. 8 private audience with immigration advocates. Bishop Mark J. Seitz … Continue reading →

During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI said that there was one prayer that he wished all Catholics would learn to use. Can you guess what it is? Guess again — not the Rosary. Nope. Not the Divine Mercy Chaplet either. … Continue reading →