Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Aug. 23, 2026
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Aug. 23 at St. Peter’s Square.
Catholic culture of love can counter the lies of hatred, power, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and
‘Prayer is our number one weapon’ against Russian aggression, says papal nuncio to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (OSV News) — As Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine — which continues attacks launched in 2014 — nears its fifth
At Houston Mass, candlelight vigil, faithful honor slain immigrant, grieve and call for justice
HOUSTON (OSV News) — The death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo following an encounter with federal immigration agents has shaken one of Houston’s
Faith and vocation, Peter’s and ours
Hassled for a sign, I imagine worn out, Jesus turns to his disciples. As if it’s something of a pop quiz, frustrated
Confession must include desire for reconciliation for clergy-penitent privilege, AZ court says
(OSV News) — Just shy of two weeks after ruling on clergy-penitent privilege, the Arizona Supreme Court issued another unanimous decision Aug. 12
Pope Leo meets Lebanese president; Vatican concerned over border deal implementation
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as the Vatican expressed concerns over stalled efforts to implement a
The End of Oak Street
NEW YORK (OSV News) — Gosh darn those pesky wormholes! One day, you’re living in the safety of an early 1980s suburb
AI must serve common good, not dominate humanity, pope tells lawmakers
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic legislators to establish oversight of artificial intelligence so that technology serves the common good
Catholic education is ‘an act of hope’ that proclaims Christ’s love, says Bishop Fernandes
(OSV News) — Catholic education is “an act of hope” that demands a holistic commitment from parents, clergy and teachers to form