Eucharist drew more than a million, including saints, to Philadelphia in bicentennial year
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — The nation’s 250th anniversary and the conclusion of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia July 5 evoke memories
West Virginia’s new bishop tells faithful he comes to diocese as ‘your brother and shepherd’
WHEELING, W.Va. (OSV News) — “I come before you as your brother and shepherd,” Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala said to West Virginia Catholics at
After the Vatican declares SSPX in formal schism, what’s next for the Church?
(OSV News) — What happens now? Following the July 1 illicit consecration of four bishops at its seminary in Écône, Switzerland, by the
Religious, civic leaders applaud Pope Leo’s witness to human dignity at Liberty Medal ceremony
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — The awarding of the Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV for his efforts to uphold religious freedom is
Pope Leo invites Americans to cultivate ‘moral greatness’ as he accepts Liberty Medal
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Religious liberty “holds sacred the inner sphere of the person where convictions are formed and where conscience can guide
Washington Roundup: Supreme Court issues major rulings; poll finds control of Senate up for grabs
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court issued major rulings in the final days of June as it concluded its 2025-2026 term.
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
(OSV News) — In anticipation of the May 2027 release of Mel Gibson’s “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One,” its 2004
Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean?
(OSV News) — The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be “in schism” after the traditionalist group consecrated four
Archdiocese of San Francisco agrees to proposed $395 million settlement for abuse claims
(OSV News) — The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to a proposed $395 million settlement that would resolve hundreds of lawsuits filed
Heinlein: The SSPX debacle and a path forward
The Lefebvrites are once again in full schism with the Catholic Church. Backed into a corner by the Society of St. Pius