In new pastoral letter, Minnesota archbishop encourages families to ‘take heart’
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — Ten years ago, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda was reflecting on how he hoped to encourage vocations in
AI cannot replace humanity, conscience, truth, Irish archbishop says
(OSV News) — Advancements in artificial intelligence can provide surface-level solutions, but in the age of manipulated images and manufactured creativity, it can
What is an encyclical, exactly?
(OSV News) — An encyclical is a pastoral letter addressed by the pope to the whole Church. Encyclical letters generally address matters of
Pope Leo XIV to publish encyclical on artificial intelligence May 25
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” will be published May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the
Pope Leo XIV thanks Catholic Extension Society for supporting poor US dioceses
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholic Extension Society in its mission of supporting poor and remote Catholic communities across
Global executions surge to highest recorded figure in 44 years, Amnesty International report says
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a
Bolivia’s bishops urge ‘humanitarian pauses’ as protests collapse country
(OSV News) — Bolivia’s Catholic bishops appealed for dialogue and “humanitarian pauses” during disruptive protests, which have collapsed the highlands of the Andean
Parish scarred by clergy abuse creates memorial for survivors
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — When he became pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Philadelphia some four years ago, Father Christopher Walsh discerned “the
Archbishop Broglio highlights faith, service at annual memorial Mass for Catholic war dead
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Retired Army Lt. Gen. John Dubia tries to never miss the annual Memorial Mass for the U.S. Archdiocese
America 250 occasion to reflect on equality as a God-given right, Bishop Barron says
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it should reflect on the belief — which he said