WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Court documents show that a New Jersey man arrested Oct. 5 outside of St. Matthew’s Cathedral just hours before the start of the annual Red Mass had a “fully functional” arsenal of explosives that he threatened to … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — True disciples of Christ listen to and understand others, and they always speak the truth, even in the presence of those who are powerful, Pope Leo XIV said. However, Christian witness “is not to be confused … Continue reading →

ROME (CNS) — God always comes to save and free his children and to help them say “yes,” like Mary, to his will, Pope Leo XIV said. “Even though we do not know what the future holds,” he said, “like … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s first papal trip abroad will be to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2, the Vatican press office announced. The trip was built around Pope Francis’ promise to join Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — At the end of his Sept. 24 audience, Pope Leo XIV issued an invitation to Catholics worldwide — and he hopes they’ll accept it. “I invite everyone to pray the rosary every day during the coming month — … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Following the 2024 presidential elections and the tensions that have been simmering since, a dialogue at Georgetown University drew attention to the crucial role of community organizing in the Latino community and how it can serve to … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Catholics involved in interfaith efforts have offered their condolences to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the death of their president, Russell M. Nelson, Sept. 27 at age 101. Nelson’s death came … Continue reading →

ROME (CNS) — Amid the fear and confusion facing immigrants in the United States, Catholics who minister with them see signs of hope and celebrated that during the Jubilee of Migrants. “I find signs of hope both in the people … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court began its fall term Oct. 6, with cases on its docket that include legal battles over some of President Donald Trump’s policies and use of executive authority. The justices also will hear challenges … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Two of the most important tenets of the Catholic faith are the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and the pope as the successor of Peter, who unites and guides the church, Pope Leo XIV … Continue reading →