Department of Education to issue guidance on protecting prayer in public schools, Trump says
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Department of Education will issue new guidance “protecting the right to prayer” in public schools, President Donald Trump said Sept. 8 during remarks at the Museum […]
At funeral for 8-year-old shooting victim, Minneapolis pastor says to ‘cling’ to Jesus
MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) — The funeral service for Fletcher Merkel, 8, was held Sept. 7 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, just over a mile from Annunciation Catholic Church, […]
Duchess of Kent, a royal who chose faith and service, dies at 92
(OSV News) — Remembered for her passion for charity, teaching music and unwavering humility, the Duchess of Kent — a senior Catholic member of the British royal family — died Sept. […]
LGBTQ Catholics process through Holy Door at St. Peter’s
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Walking through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the culmination of any Jubilee pilgrimage, many LGBTQ Catholics and the people who minister with them kissed […]
Wisconsin diocese says ‘no cover-up’ of abuse following additional allegation
(OSV News) — As previous complaints have emerged about an accused priest recently arrested in an online sting operation, a Wisconsin diocese has said “there is no cover-up.” Bishop Donald J. […]
Pope: Church needs to promote greater study, understanding of Mary
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs the theological study and model of Mary, Pope Leo XIV said, calling for a great promotion of Mariology in parishes, religious life […]
At canonization Mass, two mothers stand out as giants of confidence in God
(OSV News) — The Catholic Church has its first millennial saint. At a packed canonization Mass in Rome, with 80,000 attending, it was the face of the mother that said […]
Jubilee event to honor modern martyrs as symbols of hope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a Jubilee year dedicated to hope, Pope Leo XIV and Christian leaders will commemorate “new martyrs and witnesses of the faith” — people whose lives […]
Photos: The canonization Mass of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Pope Leo XIV gives a surprise pre-Mass greeting to the more than 80,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, ahead of the canonization Mass of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed […]
New young saints encourage faithful to live life to the full, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan, Pope Leo XIV said, proclaiming two new saints — two […]