Bank transformed into Virginia church now a ‘worthy space for worship, prayer, praise’
CROZET, Va. (OSV News) — From folding chairs to polished pews, a wood gym floor to carpet and tile, and from a
UFOs, extraterrestrial life explored at Vatican parish event
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Amid renewed claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and members of Congress that secret UFO files could soon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pope Leo XIV discuss Iran war at Vatican meeting
(OSV News) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 7, discussing the war
Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit
PARIS (OSV News) — Ahead of the first anniversary of his election to the chair of St. Peter, it was announced that Pope
Priests often serve as first responders for those struggling with mental health, experts say
(OSV News) — Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix still remembers when clergy and, in particular, a religious sister walked with himafter his
Minnesota state senators recall Annunciation shooting as omnibus firearms bill passes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — The Minnesota Senate on May 4 voted 34-33 in favor of an omnibus firearms bill that
Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a farm bill recently approved by the U.S. House, Catholic organizations together
Pope Leo XIV appoints Jesuit priest as new bishop of Honolulu as Bishop Silva retires
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed a Jesuit priest as the new bishop of Honolulu to succeed Bishop Clarence
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given May 6, 2026
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given May 6 in St. Peter’s
The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church is the guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil