Alabama vicar general on leave after allegations of sexual, financial misconduct
(OSV News) — A high-ranking priest in the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama, has been removed from ministry and is under investigation following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a woman said […]
Parish’s mission of accompaniment extends to helping laid-off federal workers find hope
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — This year the mission of Holy Trinity Parish in Washington to “accompany one another in Christ” took on a new focus and a new urgency. After a […]
6 pro-life activists face state charges for abortion clinic ‘rescue’ in Pennsylvania
(OSV News) — Six pro-life activists, a majority of them Catholics including two recently pardoned by President Donald Trump, are now facing state charges for a July 31 Red Rose […]
Uruguay bishops express sadness over euthanasia vote
(OSV News) — The Uruguay bishops’ conference expressed sadness after the country’s lower house of Congress approved a bill decriminalizing euthanasia. “We reiterate our support for palliative care that cares for […]
Pope visits mountaintop Marian shrine
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV paid a private visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace of Mentorella, high in the Monti Prenestini mountain range of central […]
New tourist route in honor of Pope Leo XIV to draw visitors to Peru
(OSV News) — A tourist itinerary connecting dozens of landmarks associated with Pope Leo XIV’s decades-long mission in Peru was launched in July by the South American country’s government, in a […]
Pope Leo appoints new bishop of Jefferson City
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has named Father Ralph O’Donnell as new bishop of Jefferson City, Missouri, four months after then-Bishop W. Shawn McKnight was named archbishop of Kansas […]
Trump meets with Zelenskyy, European leaders after Putin summit
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a delegation of European leaders Aug. 18 following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin a few […]
Pregnancy resource centers learn to pivot amid a changing abortion landscape
(OSV News) — When Vida first opened its doors, the Wisconsin pregnancy resource center primarily focused its efforts on giving diapers, wipes and baby items to parents in need. But 43 […]
As Hong Kong Catholic activist’s trial reaches final stretch, appeals grow to ‘save him’
(OSV News) — At the start of final submissions in his landmark trial, Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was provided with medication and a heart monitor Aug. 18, after […]