Just war not ‘a blank check for violence’ and pope is ‘guardian of conscience,’ says bishop
(OSV News) — On April 15, Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine,
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Pope Leo named one of Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’
(OSV News) — Time magazine has named Pope Leo XIV to its “100 Most Influential People of 2026” list. The accolade was
Vatican ends canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek
(OSV News) — The canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek — a Polish American priest who ministered amid years in Soviet
Washington Roundup: Trump lashes out at Pope Leo; scandals lead to congressional resignations
(OSV News) — President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV on social media and in verbal remarks over the pontiff’s
Irish-born religious sister’s joyful witness endures 10 years after her death in Ecuador quake
(OSV News) — Ten years after her death in a devastating earthquake in Ecuador, Sister Clare Crockett — a former aspiring actress who
Trump administration ends contract with Miami Catholic Charities to shelter unaccompanied minors
(OSV News) — The Trump administration has canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami for sheltering unaccompanied
How I met abortionist Kermit Gosnell
I’ll never forget the first time I saw him: the notorious abortionist Kermit Gosnell. He was on trial for murdering babies born
‘We can always begin anew’: Pope Leo leads peace meeting in heart of Cameroon’s conflict zone
BAMENDA, Cameroon (OSV News) — A religious sister in Cameroon who was kidnapped just a few months ago by separatists and held hostage
Trump says he has ‘right to disagree’ with Pope Leo, not ‘necessary’ to meet him
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House April 16 that he does not see a meeting with
Analysis: Does a new survey show potential for a confession revival? Some say yes; others not so sure
(OSV News) — A new poll certainly tells the Catholic Church what it wants to hear: That 67% of Catholics who haven’t been