Human dignity at center of social justice, development, says Vatican diplomat at UN
(OSV News) — Human dignity must be placed at the center of achieving social justice and development, and faith-based organizations play a central
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Catholic immigrant advocates call for humane approach as report finds child ICE detentions up 600%
(OSV News) — Catholic leaders, including an official from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ migration office, reiterated a pastoral approach to the
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Feb. 4, 2026, general audience
This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s Feb. 4, 2026, general audience given in the Paul VI Hall. Catechesis. The Documents
Vatican secretary of state prioritized dialogue during Denmark visit, archbishop says
(OSV News) — During his recent visit to Denmark, Cardinal Pietro Parolin declined an invitation to sign a joint declaration regarding Greenland’s sovereignty,
Scripture is intended to speak to believers ‘in every age,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV said Scripture is meant to speak directly to believers in today’s world, emphasizing that the
America’s first basilica marks a century
MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) — A century ago, Pope Pius XI granted a grand Minneapolis church the title of “basilica.” It was the
These Olympic athletes are leaning on faith going into the Winter Games
(OSV News) — Among the best athletes in the world preparing in early February to push the limits of the physically possible
Amid US foreign aid cuts, bishops call for solidarity between American, African Catholics
(OSV News) — Amid severe cuts in U.S. foreign aid, Catholic bishops an ocean apart are advocating for deeper bonds between the U.S.
Pope Leo XIV taps Trappist Bishop Varden to preach papal Lenten retreat
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has chosen Norwegian Trappist Bishop Erik Varden to preach the first papal Lenten retreat of
Haitian Catholics in US relieved, yet wary, after judge temporarily halts end of protected status
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — A Haitian Catholic chaplain serving in the U.S. said he and fellow Haitian Catholics are welcoming a last-minute reprieve