ROME (CNS) — In a frescoed hall of a building housing the Catholic Church’s highest courts, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. spoke about faith, mercy, tradition and hope. The justice, a Catholic, was in Rome for the … Continue reading →

MONTEREY, Calif. (OSV News) — The Diocese of Monterey announced Sept. 19 that Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Slawomir S. Szkredka has been appointed apostolic administrator of the diocese. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio to the United States, informed diocesan officials of … Continue reading →

CHICAGO (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV Sept. 20 told those suffering with ALS and their families, who have been “given a very difficult burden to bear,” that he is praying for them.  In a video message to the annual ALS … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 20 address in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Justice. Muy buenos días a todos, good morning and welcome! Dear brothers and sisters, I am pleased to welcome … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians committed to the exercise of justice on behalf of a nation or the Catholic Church, must strive to fully respect the law, the dignity of the person and the need for reconciliation and forgiveness, Pope … Continue reading →

ROME (CNS) — In a big city like Rome, where poverty and crime are growing and people increasingly feel the Catholic Church is detached from their daily lives, a new approach to pastoral ministry and outreach is need, Pope Leo … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on Sept. 19 spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he seeks a deal to keep the social media giant TikTok operating in the U.S. The same week in Washington, lawmakers and commentators continued … Continue reading →

The U.S. Catholic bishops have launched a new “Healing and Hope” effort to more closely engage the faithful in addressing the issue of mental health, particularly at the local level. OSV News recently interviewed Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu on justice, … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Ahead of the U.S. Catholic Church’s observance of its annual National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the U.S. bishops reiterated their longstanding efforts to show solidarity with immigrants amid “fear and anxiety” prompted by … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — “And this,” said the Director, opening the door, “is the Fertilizing Room.”  In the dystopian opening scene from Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” the “tall and rather thin but upright” Director is among the powerful functionaries at the … Continue reading →