Capuchin-run music school changes the region through culture in the Central African Republic
BOUAR, Central African Republic (OSV News) — The Central African Republic is one of the poorest and most unstable countries in the world. For years, it has been ravaged by civil […]
Vatican diplomat tells UN: World must recommit to peace, justice, truth
(OSV News) — As the world grapples with “mounting challenges,” the global community must “recommit to the foundational pillars” of peace, justice and truth, learning from history and building a more […]
St. Thérèse and the way of love
On Oct. 1, the church celebrates the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux — the beloved “Little Flower” whose “little way” of love continues to inspire countless souls more than […]
Cardinal Cupich: Sen. Durbin ‘has decided not to receive’ controversial lifetime achievement award
(OSV News) — Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has decided not to receive a “Lifetime Achievement Award,” scheduled to be presented in November at the archdiocese’s “Keep Hope Alive” celebration, according […]
Catholics pray for an end to raids at LA Immigration Mass
Diocese of Orange (OSV News) — When Antonio Luna was 9 years old in the 1970s, his mother, out of desperation, sent him along with two brothers and two sisters from […]
‘Jesus wants everybody,’ says newly ordained Oregon bishop
(OSV News) — The newly ordained bishop of Baker, Oregon, said he plans to minister as he did while still a priest — and that he’s looking to transcend political and […]
March for Life reveals 2026 theme in ‘critical moment’ for the pro-life cause
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The 2026 National March for Life theme is “Life is a Gift,” The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Sept. 30. Jennie Bradley Lichter, who […]
Mass and procession in the US capital calls for solidarity with migrants facing mass deportation
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Nearly 1,000 people joined the procession for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in the nation’s capital, which had “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope” as its […]
Pope’s October prayer intention celebrates ‘Nostra Aetate’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying that members of different religions would work together to make life better for everyone rather […]
Vatican publishes list of papal liturgies November-January
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From the solemn proclamation of St. John Henry Newman as a doctor of the church to the Jan. 6 closing of the Holy Door of St. […]