Venezuela strikes, takeover plans violate international law, says Notre Dame scholar
(OSV News) — The U.S. strikes on — and announced temporary takeover of — Venezuela violate both the United Nations Charter and
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Pope Leo, bishops react to US capture of Maduro with concern for Venezuela
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV expressed “deep concern” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by
Washington Roundup: Trump drops National Guard deployment, Roberts says Constitution remains ‘firm’
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump said Dec. 31 he would drop, for now, his administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops
Kentucky, Wisconsin bishops issue statements affirming dignity of migrants
(OSV News) — The bishops of Kentucky and Wisconsin have joined similar efforts by bishops in a growing list of states to affirm
Catholic influencer says son is ‘already in heaven at work’ after losing flu battle
(OSV News) — Catholic influencer Paul J. Kim announced his 5-year-old son Micah “flew into the gates of heaven like a shooting star”
Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, including Caritas, drawing condemnation
JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Jerusalem are among the 37 international aid organizations that Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs has
‘Be open to what the Lord has in store for you,’ Pope Leo tells SEEK 2026 attendees
(OSV News) — “Be open to what the Lord has in store for you,” Pope Leo XIV said in a video address
Become a member of the Magi
This Epiphany Sunday, the star of the Gospel is — literally — the star. Here is the original GPS device, guiding the
Full text: Pope Leo XIV Angelus address on Jan. 1, 2026
(OSV News) — This is the text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Jan. 1 at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and
Full text: Pope Leo’s homily on Jan. 1, the feast of Mary, Mother of God
(OSV News) — This is the text of Pope Leo XIV’s homily for Mass on the feast of Mary, Mother of God,