Baptisms in Ireland see dramatic drop of 30% in a decade
Written by Ruadhán Jones DUBLIN (OSV News) — Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015,
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Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 25 appointed the Knights of Columbus’ Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly as a member of the
Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations
(OSV News) — Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago has reinstated a diocesan priest — known for his longtime social justice ministry —
More than 270 faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvador
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Hundreds of faith leaders and organizations urged the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for El
Spanish Church seeks new directions from a 16th-century mystic
(OSV News) — Spanish Catholics have welcomed new public interest being shown in St. John of the Cross, on the twin anniversary of
What young Catholics say draws their peers to the Church and gives them a reason to stay
HOLLYWOOD, Md. (OSV News) — Teenagers and young adults serving at St. John’s Summer Program at St. John Francis Regis Parish in Hollywood
Venezuelan archbishop says hope endures as Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes
(OSV News) — Venezuelan Archbishop Jesús González de Zárate of Valencia had just finished celebrating Mass on the Feast of St. John
A year after school shooting, Annunciation family moves forward in hope
MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) — Molly Stommes was working from home the morning of Aug. 27, 2025, when she heard “very loud noises”
Rosary ministry brings healing to Arkansas man
BARLING, Ark. (OSV News) — Stephen Green deftly loops wire and beads, bringing broken rosaries back to life. The ministry has also
Pope Leo XIV: See Jesus in the face of every person with disabilities
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV said Aug. 24 that recognizing Jesus in the face of each person with disabilities helps to