Advent fast reminds us Christ brings hope and healing amid brokenness, say bishops
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — “Even in our anguish, hope can take root and healing can begin anew” through Jesus Christ, said the nation’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops in a new […]
New book explores the need for a Catholic vision of human dignity in modern medicine
Has modern medicine lost its focus on the health of the patient? That’s the contention of Aaron Kheriaty, a physician specializing in psychiatry who serves as director of the Bioethics, […]
In this TikTok test of a baby formula emergency, 1 Catholic church really stood out
(OSV News) — A TikTok content creator’s following exploded after she posted videos of her informal study on whether churches across the country would give baby formula to a mother whose […]
Vatican document affirming scriptural understanding of Mary and her role prompts reflection
(OSV News) — A new Vatican document on Mary affirms a Scripture-based understanding of her person and her pivotal role in salvation history, according to several experts — although some lament […]
Modern martyrs give witness: More Christians than ever suffer for the faith worldwide
(OSV News) — It’s a stark reality that — no matter how many times it’s repeated — never loses the power to shock: The 20th century produced double the number […]
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 19, 2025 general audience
Summary of Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 19, 2025 general audience Dear brothers and sisters, in our continuing catechesis on the Jubilee theme of “Jesus Christ our Hope,” today we consider […]
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy honors Dominican Sister Lucía Caram for war relief efforts
(OSV News) — Dominican Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, III class, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her efforts in providing humanitarian aid and […]
Latin Mass supporters welcome ‘signs of policy change’
OXFORD, England (OSV News) — Supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed hints of an easing of restrictions, while cautioning that traditionalist practices still face tough resistance from some […]
Believers must care for the poor and creation, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If people do not see themselves as “caretakers of the garden of creation, we end up becoming its destroyers,” Pope Leo XIV said. As the U.N. […]
Red Wednesday: A global stand for persecuted Christians will see 600 churches lit up in red
(OSV News) — As night falls across continents on Nov. 19, more than 600 churches and landmarks will light up in red, reminding the world that Christian persecution remains a […]