US Catholics urged to build culture of life, pray for end to abortion during January vigil
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Catholic bishops Nov. 19 called on the faithful to observe a nationwide prayer vigil Jan. 22-23 “to pray for an end to abortion and a […]
Youth leaders share their hearts and faith with teens at NCYC and grow in both
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — Some people will question the sanity of an adult who willingly agrees to be a leader for three days or more for a group of teenagers at […]
Ceding territory ‘won’t stop Russia,’ Ukrainian bishop says as dozens die in Ternopil attack
(OSV News) — As media reports spread that the new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration could envision the country ceding territory and limiting the size of its […]
Austin’s Bishop Garcia named head of now-permanent racial justice committee
(OSV News) — The U.S. bishops have named Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, as the first-ever chairman of their Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. […]
NJ diocese studies possible cause for CUA alum who died protecting parents from assailant
METUCHEN, N.J. (OSV News) — With a Metuchen diocesan commission established, now-Archbishop James F. Checchio initiated a formal study into the possible canonization of a 20-year-old Catholic University of America […]
Chicago Catholic coalition sues ICE over denial of holy Communion, pastoral care
CHICAGO (OSV News) — A group of clergy and religious, and a Catholic social justice organization filed a lawsuit Nov. 19 against the Trump administration over being barred from bringing holy […]
As 2 different versions of events emerge, Mexican diocese mourns a murdered priest
(OSV News) — A Mexican priest was drugged and robbed before being murdered, according to court testimony. Authorities arrested two suspects in the case, a man and a woman, on Nov. […]
Pope to bishops: Be prophets of peace, harmony in your dioceses
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, bishops are called to be close to the people in their dioceses and peacemakers in a world marked […]
Pope’s first trip to focus on religious harmony, peacemaking
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — By choosing to make his first trip as pope to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV will shine a huge spotlight on the faith Christians share […]
Major German Christmas market reopens with ‘security’ and ‘preserving tradition’ as main goals
(OSV News) — Christmas markets — long considered the lively heart of Advent in Germany — are facing new uncertainty this year as towns grapple with tighter security rules and rising […]