Supreme Court declines Catholic woman’s bid for religious exception to school vaccine policy
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Sept. 8 declined a case from a New York Catholic woman seeking to send
Pope Leo XIV says ‘giving witness to unity’ is close to his heart
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV explained why “giving witness to unity” is something close to his heart in a Sept.
Indianapolis archbishop grants Mass dispensation amid ICE detention fears
(OSV News) — Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of Indianapolis has granted a temporary dispensation from Sunday Mass and holy days of obligation for
‘Etched in our minds’: Bishops offer Masses, reflections on landmark anniversary of 9/11 attacks
(OSV News) — As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, U.S. Catholic bishops are offering Masses, prayers and
German archbishop says US-Mexico border wall recalls Berlin Wall, warns against loss of humanity
(OSV News) — Touring the U.S.–Mexico border between Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, Archbishop Stefan Hesse of Hamburg said the towering
Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (OSV News) — The Peruvian city of Callao announced an unusual tribute to Pope Leo XIV ahead of his November
Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass
(OSV News) — An Illinois diocese has done away with eulogies during funeral Masses and also visitation of the deceased in the church
Wendell Berry’s work and legacy for Catholics
The death of Wendell Berry on Aug. 31 has occasioned a new outpouring of appreciation from diverse poles of the political, cultural
At Labor Day Mass, cardinal warns AI will transform work, urges protection of workers’ dignity
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As artificial intelligence accelerates changes in the workplace, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy said the coming transformation of labor raises
Insurer agrees to $30 million settlement over abuse claims against Minnesota diocese
(OSV News) — An insurance company has agreed to pay $30 million to settle abuse claims on behalf of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester,