Funeral Mass for British duchess dubbed historic with presence of king, top royals
LONDON (OSV News) — British Catholics welcomed the presence of King Charles III and top royals at the Sept. 16 funeral Mass for the Duchess of Kent, a Catholic convert, the […]
Palestinians are living in ‘unacceptable’ conditions, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As tens of thousands of Palestinians were fleeing their homes as Israel launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza City, Pope Leo XIV expressed his […]
All people must work together for peace, pope tells interfaith forum
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Religion, at its core, is not a source of conflict but a source of healing and reconciliation, Pope Leo XIV said. “Every authentic religious impulse fosters […]
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 17, 2025 general audience
Summary of the pope’s Sept. 17, 2025 general audience: In our continuing catechesis on the Jubilee theme of “Jesus Christ our Hope,” today we contemplate the mystery of Holy Saturday, […]
Over 60 people killed in Ntoyo, Congo, by Islamic State group supporters
NTOYO, Congo (OSV News) — The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need expressed its “deep concern and solidarity” with the families of the victims of a brutal attack carried […]
Relentless effort, quick action are not always the answer, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an overly frenetic world, the Gospel teaches the importance of stopping, resting and trusting in the Lord, Pope Leo XIV said. “We rush to produce, […]
New Maciel documentary a ‘cathartic’ experience, Legionaries head says
(OSV News) — A new documentary on the life and crimes of Father Marcial Maciel Degollado was another chance for members of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi to […]
Trump administration officials suggest they will target ‘left-wing extremism’ after Kirk killing
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Officials in the Trump administration said they would seek to target what Vice President JD Vance called “left-wing extremism” following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie […]
‘Healing and Hope’ initiative tackles mental illness crisis at local level, say US bishops
(OSV News) — The nation’s Catholic bishops have launched a new effort to more closely engage the faithful in addressing the issue of mental health, particularly at the local level. In […]
Church’s youngest cardinal: Amid division, be close to people and pray for conversion
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — During his Sept. 13-15 visit to Philadelphia, Cardinal Mykola Bychok of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Sts. Peter and Paul in Melbourne, Australia — at age […]