1776-era vespers in Philadelphia transport Catholics to connect faith with American Revolution
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — They stood feet from Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Bridge as cars and commuter trains blared by, yet about 300 Catholics
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Court battle continues as lawmaker intervenes to save pilgrimage site from Trump seizure
(OSV News) — The Trump administration’s move to seize a New Mexico pilgrimage site for border wall construction — despite religious liberty
Pope Leo appeals for dialogue, diplomacy, prayers for just peace in Holy Land, Middle East
Linda Bordoni / Vatican News. (Vatican News) — Pope Leo XIV on July 26 renewed his urgent appeals for peace in the Holy
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given July 26, 2026
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV‘s Angelus address given July 26, 2026, at Piazza della
Apostolic nuncio to UAE and Yemen named Holy See’s new permanent observer to UN
VATICAN CITY (Vatican News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia el-Kassis, apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, as
5 takeaways from Pope Leo’s message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
(OSV News) — The theme of this year’s World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly draws on a powerful promise from Scripture:
Father Francisco Garcés: A missionary in the Sonoran Desert
(OSV News) — Enthusiasm for the missions was a Europe-wide phenomenon during the pious 17th century. Eusebio Kino was born eight years
Parable lessons for a weary world
I recall something St. Faustina wrote once in her diary, a secret she knew. It’s something I think I know; at least
‘Traditionis Custodes’ still sparks reflection, debate at 5-year mark
(OSV News) — Five years after its release, a papal document on the preconciliar form of the Mass, commonly called the “traditional
Catholic Scouting in US has new name, same adventurous mission
(OSV News) — In June, the National Catholic Committee on Scouting announced it has a new name: Catholic Scouting America. While the original