Pope Leo’s homily for the canonization Mass for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
(OSV News) — This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s homily for the canonization Mass for Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, given Sept. 7, 2025 in St. […]
New Louisiana bishop says he finds ‘strength, hope and courage’ in God
(OSV News) — “I do not deserve to be an apostle, but by the grace of God that is what I am,” said Bishop Simon Peter Engurait, newly ordained and […]
School shooting survivor embraces mission to help bring Jesus, healing to Annunciation youth
MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) — Ellie Mertens huddled under a pew at Annunciation church in Minneapolis on the morning of Aug. 27 as a barrage of bullets screamed past her, mere inches […]
Carlo and the call to evangelize in the digital age
I had the privilege of visiting Assisi, Italy, in June of 2025, where I encountered the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis — and I was not prepared for the immediate […]
Holy See tells nations at UN to end threat of nuclear weapons, even as deterrence
(OSV News) — Amid a global arms race, ending the threat of nuclear war — and even the testing of nuclear weapons — is imperative, said the Holy See’s diplomat to […]
Pope inaugurates center, farm dedicated to zero-waste, inclusive economy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Surrounded by formal Italian gardens, ancient Roman ruins and long avenues of lush trees, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a new “zero environmental impact” complex devoted to […]
Beloved Colombian-born pastor’s homilies ‘got to my heart,’ says parishioner at NJ priest’s funeral
PATERSON, N.J. (OSV News) — If it weren’t for the late Father Rafael A. Ciro, Claudia Pinillos might not be a practicing Catholic. The approachable personality — and relatable homilies — […]
Chicago parish’s ‘Carlo Fest’ celebrates first millennial saint’s upcoming canonization
CHICAGO (OSV News) — The only parish in North America (so far) bearing the name Blessed Carlo Acutis is hosting multiple events related to the first millennial to become a saint […]
Washington Roundup: Ruling on wartime law and deportation; fiery Senate hearing on vaccines; and more
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A federal appeals court found President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked a wartime law to carry out deportations. The same week in Washington, a group of those who […]
Where to watch the Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati canonizations
(OSV News) — Thousands will gather in St. Peter’s Square Sept. 7 for the highly anticipated canonization of two modern saints — but if flying to Rome isn’t an option, one […]