Nicaraguan governor seizes Catholic school amid claims it is site of past crimes
(OSV News) — Nicaragua’s ruling Sandinista regime has seized a prominent Catholic school, claiming without proof that it had operated a “torture” center during past protests and renaming the education facility […]
Vatican pediatric hospital welcomes more patients from Gaza
ROME (CNS) — As the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues, three more children arrived in Italy on a military transport plane late Aug. 13 for treatment at the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù pediatric […]
Taking on extra duties as pastor ‘allows me to really respond to flock,’ says Syracuse bishop
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (OSV News) — Bishop Douglas J. Lucia’s latest announcement regarding summer assignments in the Diocese of Syracuse is drawing attention both locally and nationally. Following the recent departure of […]
German bishops face division over same-sex blessings
(OSV News) — A German Catholic spokesman has defended his church’s approach to blessing same-sex couples, despite evidence of deep disagreement among the country’s bishops. “Members of the German bishops’ […]
Texas woman sues ex-partner, abortion pill provider, alleging she was given drugs without consent
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A Texas woman is suing an abortion pill supplier and a former partner after she alleged he spiked her drink with abortifacient drugs without her knowledge, terminating […]
Catholic University of America Press to publish Pope Leo’s dissertation
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV’s dissertation — which he defended in 1987 for his doctoral degree in canon law — will soon be widely available through The Catholic University of […]
Judge blocks religious exemption to birth control coverage; Little Sisters of the Poor to appeal
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A federal district court in Philadelphia Aug. 13 struck down a religious conscience rule implemented by the first Trump administration exempting employers with religious or moral concerns […]
‘People of Life’ awards honor 4 pro-life advocates for leadership legacy
(OSV News) – The four pro-life advocates honored Aug. 11 at the annual “People of Life” awards built legacies for their work protesting outside abortion clinics, encouraging Black Catholic leaders […]
Sisters of Life ‘are the very mirror of God,’ cardinal says as 3 take perpetual vows
NEW YORK (OSV News) — “You’ve been the apple” of God’s eye “from all eternity,” New Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told three Sisters of Life, quoting his predecessor, Cardinal John J. […]
Federal resettlement funding ended, but US Catholic Charities agencies continue to serve
(OSV News) — Since it was created in 1980, more than 3 million refugees have been welcomed to America through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, known as USRAP. That changed on […]