As drought strikes hard, Church leaders in Eastern Africa call for Lenten prayers
NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — As Lent begins, Catholic leaders across Eastern Africa are urging prayers — and action — for millions facing
US Church faces these areas of ‘critical concern’ on religious liberty, says bishops’ report
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Areas of critical concern for religious liberty in the U.S. include political and anti-religious violence, “unjust terms and conditions
Commission issues ‘painful’ abuse report on Polish diocese, a first in the crisis-hit nation
WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — A newly released clerical sexual abuse report in Poland’s Diocese of Sosnowiec is being described by investigators as
Students from LA-area Catholic school get surprise meeting with pope after school vandalism
(OSV News) — Sometimes God’s providence and blessings are so obvious that they practically come with a spotlight. That’s a little where
USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July
The No. 1 person former President Obama most wants to meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO (OSV News) — Former President Barack Obama said in a YouTube interview posted Feb. 14 he wants to meet Pope Leo
A quick guide to fasting in Lent
(OSV News) — Lent begins Feb. 18 this year. During this holy and penitential season, fasting is required of adult Catholics between
‘Unborn children are dying’: Pro-life leaders challenge ICE detention of pregnant women
(OSV News) — Dozens of national pro-life leaders are calling for the reinstatement of federal guidance that would generally prevent Immigration and Customs
Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Catholic leaders were among those who praised the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister and prominent
BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31
OSV News) — A date for the beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia martyrs has been set for Oct. 31, according