The Church beyond the Appalachians
In this series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, this month we follow the story of the faith into
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Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary
(OSV News) — The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents
At Independence Day Mass, Baltimore archbishop calls for continued witness to human dignity
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (OSV News) — Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said that when Redemptorist Father Patrick Woods invited him several months
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given July 05, 2026
The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given July 5, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers
Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hesitation and resistance to the Church’s synodal journey can be addressed with clearer explanations, better training and more
Pope Leo to pilgrims: ‘Strong’ Eucharistic heritage of US must continue as source of renewal, unity
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Participants in the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage carry on the “great legacy of faith” that has crucially shaped
Father McGivney: Founder’s desire for charity built Knights of Columbus’ success
(OSV News) — In many ways, Father Michael J. McGivney was just one more of that band of hardworking Irish-American priests who
Pope visits U.S. embassy July 4 for discussion on peace and freedom, with a side of apple pie
(OSV News) — After spending the morning praying for migrants on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 250th
Mass of Thanksgiving for America’s 250th anniversary held at National Shrine in Washington
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Independence Day is a reminder that Americans’ “inalienable rights” mentioned in the Declaration of Independence — life, liberty
In Lampedusa on July 4, Pope Leo urges Christians to provide safe harbor to migrants
LAMPEDUSA, ITALY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV traveled to the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa July 4, laying a wreath at the