Bishop blesses hospitalized 12-year-old Annunciation shooting victim still in critical condition
MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) — Blessing her forehead and both hands with holy water from Lourdes, France, as she lay unconscious in a hospital bed in Minneapolis, Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. […]
Add your prayers to this spiritual bouquet for Pope Leo XIV’s 70th
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV turns 70 on Sept. 14, and OSV News is celebrating by gathering a host of prayers into a very special “spiritual birthday bouquet” for the […]
Salvation comes from being strong enough to ask God for help, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The human longing for love is not a sign of weakness but demonstrates that no one is completely self-sufficient and that salvation comes from letting oneself […]
Irish missionary freed after monthlong kidnapping in Haiti amid worsening gang violence
(OSV News) — A longtime Irish missionary in Haiti has been freed after nearly a month of captivity. Gena Heraty, who has been working in Haiti for 30 years, was freed […]
JD and Usha Vance to visit Minneapolis following Catholic school shooting
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, will visit Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 3 to pay their respects to the victims of the deadly Aug. 27 […]
Law enforcement officials arrest Alabama man after alleged threats to California church
(OSV News) — Law enforcement officials arrested an Alabama man after he allegedly made criminal threats against an Orange County, California, church, and a cache of ammunition and body armor was […]
Chicago stadium seat gains fame: It’s where future pope saw first game of 2005 World Series
CHICAGO (OSV News) — Since Aug. 22, Chicago White Sox fans have been able to easily spot the stadium seat where Pope Leo XIV sat when he watched the first game […]
Pope says true charity lovingly offers help, expects nothing in return
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — True Christian charity respects the person being assisted and sets no conditions for receiving help, Pope Leo XIV said. Charity involves both selfless giving and respect […]
Faithful seek ways to bring healing, mental health support to Minneapolis shooting survivors
(OSV News) — From crisis response canines to parish mental health ministries, the faithful are seeking ways to bring healing to the survivors of the deadly Aug. 27 mass shooting at […]
From Final Four fame to 106: Sister Jean still cheering Loyola on
(OSV News) — It’s been more than seven years since Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt became a household name virtually overnight. Then — five months shy of turning 99 — Sister […]