Controversial German bishop will not seek reelection as bishops’ conference president
(OSV News) — Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German bishops’ conference, who spearheaded the controversial Synodal Way during his
A visit to she who possesses the highest of graces
Less than an hour from Punta Cana, the most famous tourist destination in the Dominican Republic, is the Basilica Cathedral of Our
New partnership aims to support Church’s ministry to migrants, refugees
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A group including Catholic organizations announced Jan. 21 a new partnership — The Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action Project
Crux editor, veteran Vatican journalist John Allen loses battle with cancer
(OSV News) — John Allen, the editor-in-chief of Crux whose decades-long career in journalism defined him as one of the authoritative voices on
Trump administration ends federally funded research with fetal tissue from elective abortions
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration Jan. 22 announced a policy ending the use of fetal tissue from elective abortions in
Bishop Bambera: Christian unity is ‘vital’ and ‘not an add-on’
(OSV News) — Amid the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25, OSV News spoke with Bishop Joseph C. Bambera
Indonesian bishop who renounced red hat resigns over ‘conflict’
BOGOR, Indonesia (OSV News) — Indonesian Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor, who declined to become a cardinal, has resigned amid allegations of
John L. Allen Jr.: A Man for All Seasons, at a Roman Table
(OSV News) — In “A Man for All Seasons,” St. Thomas More insists on something that seems almost unreasonable under pressure: that truth
Pope Leo sends ‘warm greetings,’ apostolic blessing to March for Life participants
(OSV News) — On the eve of the 2026 March for Life in Washington, Pope Leo XIV issued a message to participants, expressing
A silent life behind three popes: Farewell to Angelo Gugel, the iconic papal butler
(OSV News) — Five cardinals bid their farewell Jan. 17 to Angelo Gugel, the pontifical butler and witness to modern papal history,