Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
(OSV News) — An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 21 days of military detention for placing a cigarette in the mouth of
Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguards
(OSV News) — A recent child abuse scandal that led to the closure of an Islamic boarding school and the arrest of its
Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on May 11 reiterated its recommendation that President Donald Trump “swiftly”
3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants
DETROIT (OSV News) — Priests, bishops, parish leaders and immigration rights advocates from 10 dioceses gathered at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit
Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled FDA commissioner criticized by pro-life advocates and
As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Ahead of the July 4 expiration of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated Medicaid funds
First-ever pilgrimage celebrates Pope Leo with Mass, visits to papal boyhood landmarks
CHICAGO (OSV News) — On the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election, a group promoting the Catholic faith in Chicago’s south suburbs
Bishop Varden on hope, AI, patience — and not weaponizing Christianity
Editor’s note: You can also listen to Gina Christian’s interview with Bishop Varden here at the OSV Newscast.BALTIMORE (OSV News) — During his
Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit
Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says
(OSV News) — Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon