Washington Roundup: Shutdown continues; Hamas agrees to hostage release after Trump Gaza proposal
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The federal government shutdown stretched into its third day with indications it would continue after lawmakers once again failed to pass a spending bill. The same week, […]
One can’t serve God and money, pope says on day he signs text on poverty
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Jubilee Year requires making a choice: serving God and justice or money and inequity, Pope Leo XIV said, marking the Jubilee of Migrants and the […]
Trump directs Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas indicates it would release hostages
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on Oct. 3 called on Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to the release of its Israeli hostages, pending negotiation of the […]
Radio jock to evangelist: How a broken statue of Our Blessed Mother transformed a life
CHICAGO (OSV News) — A movie about how a broken statue of Our Blessed Mother transformed a Chicago mega-rock radio personality is coming to theaters across the country for one day […]
The Smashing Machine
NEW YORK (OSV News) — For better or worse, the sports biopic “The Smashing Machine” (A24) registers as a highly realistic film. With both a real-life figure as its focus […]
In North Carolina, ‘we got through the first year’ after Helene, ‘but we’re not over it’
By Catholic News Herald ASHEVILLE, N.C. (OSV News) — A year after Helene devastated Western North Carolina, signs of recovery are everywhere — from rebuilt roads and bridges, to refurbished homes, […]
In historic first, King Charles III appoints woman to be archbishop of Canterbury
(OSV News) — King Charles III has appointed Bishop Sarah Mullally of London as the first female Anglican archbishop of Canterbury. The historic appointment of the married mother of two […]
Cincinnati Archdiocese, Girl Scouts reinstate their partnership a year after they broke ties
(OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio have renewed their partnership after the archdiocese broke ties with the group in October 2024 over its […]
Pope tells Swiss Guards they need each other to be all they can be
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Living in harmony with others requires benevolence, honesty, solidarity and mutual respect, Pope Leo XIV said. Welcoming new recruits from different regions of Switzerland to the […]
Elderly are a gift, blessing to be welcomed, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Getting old is part of the wonder of creation and is a sign of hope, Pope Leo XIV said. “Instead of being ashamed of human weakness, […]