(OSV News) — A new 25-foot-high mural that covers the walls of the entrance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and was officially dedicated before Mass Sept. 21 celebrates New York’s sacred and secular history. The largest permanent artwork commissioned in the 146-year … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — The church in Nigeria, ravaged by kidnappings of clergy, mourns Father Mathew Eya, killed Sept. 19 as he was returning to his parish of St. Charles in Eha-Ndiagu, in Enugu state. In what looked like execution-style murder, the … Continue reading →

“I forgive him.” We heard those words Sunday from Erika Kirk, spoken about the young man who had murdered her husband less than two weeks before, and her message immediately went around the world. God bless Erika Kirk for her … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the Jewish community was about to mark the beginning of the year 5786 and the Jewish high holy days, Pope Leo XIV sent his best wishes to Rome’s chief rabbi. “On the occasion of the … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — The slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was “a modern-day St. Paul,” New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in a Sept. 19 appearance on “Fox & Friends.” “He was a missionary, he’s an evangelist, he’s a hero,” … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV prayed that the leaders of nations would use money and resources to promote the common good rather than using “wealth against humanity” by “turning it into weapons that destroy peoples or monopolies that … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Clergy and religious along with lay Catholic faithful came out in droves at an anti-corruption rally in the Philippines capital of Manila Sept. 21 that drew tens of thousands of protesters. This and other nationwide protests were spurred … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In its women’s religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ, Pope Leo XIV … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — Charlie Kirk was an “influential figure” in his own election, President Donald Trump said at a memorial service for the Turning Point USA founder and conservative activist Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. “None of us … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — This is the text of Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 21, 2025, Angelus message given in St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Sunday! The parable that we hear in today’s Gospel (Lk 16:1-13) makes us reflect on … Continue reading →