National South Carolina lawmakers advance six-week ban on most abortions (OSV News) — The South Carolina House of Representatives approved on May 17 a ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, paving... Kate ScanlonMay 22, 2023
National Renewed, rededicated cathedral is symbol of deeper communion, says Missouri bishop By Jay Nies JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (OSV News) — A vigil candle once again flickers through light and darkness. The Blessed Sacrament stays present... OSV NewsMay 22, 2023
Opinion More than ever, we need diocesan news media When my wife bought a Subaru a few years ago, we not only got a car. We also received a company magazine called “Drive.”... Greg ErlandsonMay 21, 2023
Europe Journalistic investigation shows Polish church under communism was plagued by clerical sexual abuse (OSV News) — The number of victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Poland between 1944 and 1990 may be close to... Paulina GuzikMay 20, 2023
Opinion OSV News Showcase | May 19, 2023 “What gets you out of bed in the morning?” I’ve asked this question several times writing person profiles for different publications, and the answers... Megan MarleyMay 19, 2023
Movie Reviews Big George Foreman (OSV News) – The man, the pugilist, the grill, it’s all there in “Big George Foreman” (Sony). What may surprise viewers who haven’t followed... John MulderigMay 19, 2023
National Deluged by more than 330 abuse claims, Oakland Diocese files for bankruptcy (OSV News) — The Diocese of Oakland, California, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to address more than 330 lawsuits from survivors of alleged... Gina ChristianMay 19, 2023
Europe New report says Germany’s Catholic Church faces major decline in membership, revenue (OSV News) — Germany’s Catholic Church will be forced to give up a third of its properties in the face of dwindling membership and... Jonathan LuxmooreMay 18, 2023
Vatican Prayer, love of Christ are source of strength to share Gospel, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS) — St. Francis Xavier offers the faithful, especially young people who are itching to make a difference in the world, a... Carol GlatzMay 18, 2023
National OSV News editor-in-chief Gretchen Crowe elected president of Catholic Media Association board CHICAGO (OSV News) — Gretchen Crowe, the editor-in-chief of OSV News, has been elected the new president of the board of the Catholic Media... OSV NewsMay 17, 2023