Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘countercultural’ repentance on first Ash Wednesday of his pontificate
ROME (OSV News) — Beneath the Roman pines of the Aventine Hill, Pope Leo XIV led a solemn penitential procession Feb. 18 to
Bishops praise Virginia Legislature for halting assisted suicide bill
(OSV News) — Two Virginia bishops are hailing the halt of legislation that would have legalized assisted suicide in that state. “Human
Ash Wednesday boom gives hope to French Catholics they’re witnessing rebirth of faith
PARIS (OSV News) — Attendance at Ash Wednesday Mass is again expected to break records in France with national papers headlining their daily
As drought strikes hard, Church leaders in Eastern Africa call for Lenten prayers
NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — As Lent begins, Catholic leaders across Eastern Africa are urging prayers — and action — for millions facing
US Church faces these areas of ‘critical concern’ on religious liberty, says bishops’ report
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Areas of critical concern for religious liberty in the U.S. include political and anti-religious violence, “unjust terms and conditions
Commission issues ‘painful’ abuse report on Polish diocese, a first in the crisis-hit nation
WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — A newly released clerical sexual abuse report in Poland’s Diocese of Sosnowiec is being described by investigators as
Students from LA-area Catholic school get surprise meeting with pope after school vandalism
(OSV News) — Sometimes God’s providence and blessings are so obvious that they practically come with a spotlight. That’s a little where
USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July
The No. 1 person former President Obama most wants to meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO (OSV News) — Former President Barack Obama said in a YouTube interview posted Feb. 14 he wants to meet Pope Leo
A quick guide to fasting in Lent
(OSV News) — Lent begins Feb. 18 this year. During this holy and penitential season, fasting is required of adult Catholics between