Pope Leo XIV to wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday, highlighting support for clergy
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday during the “In Coena Domini” — the
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USCCB president asks Catholics to ‘pray ardently’ for an end to war with Iran
(OSV News) — Catholics during Holy Week should continue to “pray ardently” for a de-escalation of violence in the Middle East, Archbishop Paul
Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week liturgies
(OSV News) — In the days ahead of Holy Week, several Catholic leaders issued messages denouncing antisemitism, stressing Church teaching on the issue
‘Like Jesus on the cross’: Priest abused in his youth asks Lord to forgive lay perpetrator
PARIS (OSV News) — For Father Arnaud de Boissieu, a 75-year-old French priest who has publicly revealed that he was sexually abused at
Cardinal Roche: Selflessness of Pedro Ballester is a witness for today’s youth
(OSV News) — The enduring memory of Pedro Ballester, an English student whose life is being studied for a possible sainthood cause, is
Vance to publish book exploring his conversion to Catholicism
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President JD Vance will publish a new book this summer exploring his conversion to Catholicism as an adult,
Pope’s Palm Sunday peace appeal backed by Dalai Lama amid escalation of war
(OSV News) — After Pope Leo XIV issued one of his strongest appeals to-date to lay down weapons and reject war in
Supreme Court backs challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court March 31 issued a ruling finding that a Colorado law banning professional counseling services that
Pro-life leaders condemn White House extending Title X grants to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration signaled it would provide another year of Title X grant money to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s
‘With all my heart I want to say how sorry we are,’ says Albany bishop as abuse settlement reached
Written by Mike Matvey, The Evangelist ALBANY, N.Y. (OSV News) — Just over three years to the date after filing for Chapter