Authentic faith is seen in love of God and neighbor, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Jesus described the path to salvation as a “narrow gate,” he was not placing limits on God’s mercy but was challenging people who were convinced […]
Pope marks Ukraine’s Independence Day with prayers for peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV pledged his prayers for the Ukrainian people in a message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and encouraged Catholics to respond […]
Neb. bishop concerned about ’human dignity’ of detainees after governor plans ‘Cornhusker Clink’
(OSV News) — Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, expressed concern Aug. 22 about “safeguarding human dignity” of detainees after the state’s governor announced plans for a migrant detention […]
Washington Roundup: Russia-Ukraine negotiations elusive; immigrant Miami priest wrongfully detained
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian attacks on Ukraine as he seeks a peace deal to end the conflict. The same week, the Archdiocese of Miami […]
US Catholics’ donations help equip catechists in southern Africa to share the faith
(OSV News) — In the heart of southern Africa, more than 200 catechists — many of them laywomen — are now equipped to share the Catholic faith, thanks to the generosity […]
Florida bishops once again ask DeSantis for clemency on a scheduled execution
(OSV News) — The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops on Aug. 21 said it sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., asking him to stay the Aug. 28 scheduled execution […]
Ahead of canonization, new statue of Blessed Carlo Acutis unveiled in Assisi
(OSV News) — A new statue depicting Blessed Carlo Acutis is a message that conveys to the world that the Catholic Church is not an old institution but a young and […]
Christians are called to help world find peace, reconciliation, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even as Christians continue the dialogue aimed at restoring their unity, they are called to work together to bring peace and reconciliation to a deeply divided […]
Ministries to DC homeless share concerns about their welfare amid encampment removal
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Images of the clearing of homeless tent encampments in the District of Columbia have led people of faith to question the future of these people as […]
AI ‘resurrections’ raise ethical issues, prolong grief, say Catholic experts
(OSV News) — Interactive recreations of deceased loved ones through artificial intelligence — so-called “AI resurrections” — walk a fine line between honoring and betraying individuals, while raising several ethical issues […]