White House launches prayer campaign as part of nation’s 250th anniversary celebration
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The White House has launched an initiative calling for prayers for the nation as part of the celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of […]
‘We need to pray a lot,’ pope says after Israeli attack in Qatar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “whole situation” in the Middle East “is very serious,” Pope Leo XIV told reporters after Israel launched an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. “In […]
St. Francis’ ‘Canticle of the Creatures’ at 800 endures as vision of redeemed creation
(OSV News) — Eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi composed a poem that remains familiar today, inspiring hymns, art and the titles of two of the late Pope Francis’ […]
New auxiliary ordained for New Jersey archdiocese is first Nicaraguan-born bishop in US
(OSV News) — Pedro Bismarck Chau made history in Newark, New Jersey, Sept. 8 as the first Nicaraguan-born bishop in the United States. His bilingual ordination Mass as auxiliary bishop […]
Estonia celebrates historic beatification of bishop who ‘did not abandon’ the flock
(OSV News) — Estonia celebrated a historic milestone Sept. 6 when Archbishop Eduard Profittlich, a German-born Jesuit, became the country’s first Catholic to be beatified. At the time of his installation, […]
Hallow joins birthday spiritual bouquet for Pope Leo
(OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday grows closer, popular prayer app Hallow has joined the effort to grow a global spiritual birthday bouquet organized by OSV News. A […]
Faithful’s response to Jubilee Year challenge leaves Florida bishop ‘full of gratitude’
(OSV News) — When their bishop challenged them to perform 1 million acts of mercy and kindness during the 2025 Jubilee Year and document them on a public website, Catholics in […]
Dialogue, joint aid show world religion is force for good, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When people of different religions work together to serve people in need, they show the world that faith promotes peace and not hostility, Pope Leo XIV […]
Notre Dame marks 75th anniversary of Father Peyton’s rosary rally, honors his life, ministry
NOTRE DAME, Ind. (OSV News) — On Sept. 7, a crowd assembled outdoors on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, near the steps of Bond Hall. In recent years […]
Archdiocese of New Orleans announces proposed ‘multimillion dollar’ bankruptcy settlement
(OSV News) — The Archdiocese of New Orleans has moved closer to a resolution of its long-running bankruptcy case, announcing a proposed multimillion dollar settlement for abuse claimants Sept. 8. In […]