Crying out to God can be sign of hope, not crisis of faith, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and […]
Will Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ impact charitable giving? Experts weigh in
(OSV News) — It’s a source of perpetual anxiety for anyone in the Catholic Church concerned or tasked with the sources of support that enable its mission: Will the faithful keep […]
Poll: France highly values Catholic schools, even as political turmoil swirls around them
(OSV News) — A new opinion poll shows Catholic schools remain highly valued in France — even as scandals and political turmoil swirl around them. However, appreciation for Catholic education — […]
Catholic networks: Push for profits, power threaten peace, climate justice
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The fossil fuel, weapons and financial industries thrive on instability and cronyism, and they obstruct efforts toward climate justice and peace, top leaders of three Catholic […]
Pope erects new diocese in China, names new bishop
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV formally suppressed two dioceses in China and erected a new one, which already had been operating without the Vatican’s consent. “With a desire […]
Group says pope has authorized a traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has given permission for U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke to celebrate the traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica during a pilgrimage in […]
Polish prelate calls for peace after ‘reckless’ Russian drone attack violates country’s airspace
WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Several Russian drones entered Polish airspace in the morning hours of Sept. 10, and were shot down by Polish military, with debris falling in eastern and […]
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 10, 2025 general audience
(OSV News) — This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 10, 2025 general audience given in St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, Good morning, and thank you […]
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 10, 2025 general audience
A summary of Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 10, 2025 general audience: Dear brothers and sisters, in our continuing catechesis on the Jubilee theme of “Christ our Hope,” today we contemplate […]
Bankruptcy plan confirmed for Rochester Diocese sets up nearly $257 million settlement fund
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (OSV News) — “Thank you, Lord!” a gentleman in the gallery blurted out as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Paul R. Warren announced he was putting pen to paper Sept. 5 […]