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 war, tribal conflicts, and a lack of prospects for young … Continue reading →

(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 equitable future, a top Vatican diplomat told the United Nations. … Continue reading →

 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 a century after her death. This year, devotion to St. … Continue reading →

(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 to a statement by Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Sept. … Continue reading →

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 Mexico to the United States after his father had died. … Continue reading →

(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 cultural divisions while proclaiming the eternal truth of the Gospel, … Continue reading →

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 became president of the March for Life earlier this year, … Continue reading →

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 theme. They paused at seven reflection stops, traveling through Northwest … Continue reading →

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 than allowing their different beliefs to be used “as weapons … Continue reading →

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. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV has a full calendar of … Continue reading →