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Shrines in Portugal and US are centers of devotion and prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

by Michael R. Heinlein

The fascinating events of a century ago have turned Fatima, Portugal, into one of the most visited Catholic shrines in the world.

Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism
As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds
First-ever pilgrimage celebrates Pope Leo with Mass, visits to papal boyhood landmarks
Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy
3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants
Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

U.S. Church

Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump  said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic and pro-democracy campaigner “caused a lot of bedlam.” …

Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here’s what Catholic thinkers have to say

California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US

Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill

Priests often serve as first responders for those struggling with mental health, experts say

Minnesota state senators recall Annunciation shooting as omnibus firearms bill passes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pope Leo XIV discuss Iran war at Vatican meeting

World

Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguards

by Jacobus E. Lato | UCA News

“The Church is tightening management and strengthening Catholic values and child-friendly school regulations without ignoring students’ personal issues.”

Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says
Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife
Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon
Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times

Pope Leo year one: How Chiclayo’s bishop brought his grounded leadership to a global church

Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit

Lebanese priests overjoyed by a surprise video call from Pope Leo

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Regina Caeli address given May 10, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Young men are struggling to find purpose and vocation

by Vicente Del Real

Catholicism in the Lower South: Thriving communities built on French and Spanish foundations

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

‘Pope Leo XIV: The Biography’: A Vatican insider tells the pope’s tale, from southside Chicago to Rome

by Kimberley Heatherington

Reviews

The Sheep Detectives

by John Mulderig
‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres
Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’
Meet the Catholic filmmaker behind a new series on ‘Women of the Bible’
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