(OSV News) — A new study indicates a growing number of U.S. adults see religion as gaining influence in public life — with more Americans saying religion has a positive impact on society. In addition, an increasing number of the nation’s … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — In a time when many Americans feel torn by political conflict, healing the nation’s divisions will require a moral reset rooted in gratitude, compassion and shared purpose, Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy told an audience at the University … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When the pursuit of profit rules, people become objects to be exploited, and humanity loses its soul, Pope Leo XIV said. The practice of usury — lending money at exorbitantly high interest rates — “points to … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and victims’ advocates for the first time at the Vatican Oct. 20. Members of the board of Ending Clergy Abuse met with the pope for … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Holiness flourishes in those who serve the weakest, and Christians should defend the truths of the faith, no matter the cost, Pope Leo XIV said Monday, highlighting key traits of the new saints he proclaimed. Meeting … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sacramental marriage and traditional family life increase joy in the good times, give strength during hard times and are a path to true holiness, Pope Leo XIV said. Marking the 10th anniversary of the canonization of … Continue reading →

 WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — In the charged silence before his performance at the 2025 Chopin Competition in Warsaw, Polish pianist Piotr Pawlak did something both simple and profound. Standing in the lobby of one of the most prestigious stages in … Continue reading →

DEIR RAFAT, Israel (OSV News) — At first, Grace Rofa, 20, a Catholic Palestinian from Jerusalem, and Reign Arpon, 19, a Filipino member of the Hebrew-speaking Catholic community in Tel Aviv, were unsure what the Oct. 18 “Be Happy Youth Festival” … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Albany, New York, and has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Mark W. O’Connell of Boston as his successor. … Continue reading →

(OSV News) — This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s homily for the canonization Mass for seven new saints Oct. 19 in St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, Let us begin our reflection with the question that concludes … Continue reading →