God’s love can reach anyone, even at ‘rock bottom,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When people hit “rock bottom,” they can be confident that God is there ready to rescue and redeem them, Pope Leo XIV said. “No place is […]
Pope Leo XIV appoints coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, N.J., as coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans. The appointment has been announced Sept. 24. According to […]
Lebanese bishop: Living inner peace with forgiveness opens horizons for broader peace
GNIEZNO, Poland (OSV News) — As the Israel-Hamas war nears its third year with no end in sight, a Lebanese bishop said that peace is possible only with the power of […]
‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ French musical coming to America with ‘universal’ message
(OSV News) — Eyma Scharen, at 23, has been performing as St. Bernadette of Lourdes in French since she turned 15. Next year, she’ll have the opportunity to sing the […]
Notre Dame summit aims to bring Christian values to AI revolution
(OSV News) — As artificial intelligence evolves at lightning speed, the University of Notre Dame has convened a summit to bring Catholic and Christian values to bear on AI technology. The […]
‘The Cabrini Pledge’ calls faithful to be keepers of hope for migrants and refugees
(OSV News) — At the start of National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration invited the […]
Maryknoll webinar on Brazil’s climate summit calls for church’s voice at COP30
(OSV News) — With the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference, or COP30, set for November in Belém, Brazil, Catholic leaders are raising their voices ahead of the global climate summit. […]
At UN, Trump says he wants Gaza ceasefire, criticizes member nations’ immigration policy
(OSV News) — President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 addressed the U.N. General Assembly amid the backdrop of conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as world leaders still […]
Four nuns, driver killed in Tanzania road crash after celebrating vows
(OSV News) — Four members of the Missionary Sisters of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and their driver were killed Sept. 15 in a road crash in northern Tanzania, cutting […]
Chicago Archdiocese’s plan to award Durbin for immigration work meets pushback over abortion
(OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Chicago is scheduled to present Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his work on immigration issues in November, but the decision has […]