Pope appeals for peace in Sudan, prays for victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Sudan caught between conflict
Full text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 9 Angelus: ‘Jesus does not abandon us’ during life’s storms; youth urged to follow saints’ example
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 9, 2026, at St. Peter’s
Faith in Christ in the storm
Walking on the sea, we see Jesus “in the form of God.” That’s what St. Augustine would say of this story from
Catholic Scouting’s ‘Novena Prayer for America’ is patriotic petition for country’s future
(OSV News) — As the U.S. marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, parades and barbecues, Catholic Scouting America members of course joined in
Franciscans in Peru martyred 35 years ago: They stayed when people needed them most
(OSV News) — On Aug. 9, 1991, two young Polish missionaries were killed by Peru’s Maoist Shining Path guerrillas after refusing to abandon
Catholic memorial for those lost to suicide is a place to pray, feel ‘God’s love, peace’
CHICAGO (OSV News) — A Chicago-area Catholic cemetery this summer unveiled a garden where those who lost loved ones to suicide can remember
World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to be ‘a celebration of hope,’ archbishop says
ROME (OSV News) — Preparations are in full swing for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, where Pope Leo XIV is
Msgr. Rossetti resumes deliverance ministry after removal as DC exorcist
(OSV News) — A priest who was removed as an Archdiocese of Washington exorcist is relaunching his nonprofit deliverance ministry, while remaining a
Blanche signals potential restrictions on mifepristone by mail from Trump administration
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signaled on a call with a predominantly Protestant Christian ministry that the Trump administration
In France, pope to highlight life, unity; Vatican confirms he’ll meet with abuse victims
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France Sept. 25-28, with a program that stretches from