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Spiritual transformation can be found behind prison walls, bishops told

by Jean Gonzalez

When he was in formation as a seminarian, a young William Wack sought an apostolate for ministry that he admitted intimidated him: prison ministry.

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Eucharist drew more than a million, including saints, to Philadelphia in bicentennial year
Father John Courtney Murray: Advocate for cooperation between church and state
A video novena honors Frassati’s 1st feast day as a saint; it almost didn’t see the light of day

U.S. Church

Global executions surge to highest recorded figure in 44 years, Amnesty International report says

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a new Amnesty International report said. The …

Utah Catholic community puts faith into action helping fire victims, aiding emergency crews

9 things to know about the SSPX excommunications

Archdiocese of San Francisco agrees to proposed $395 million settlement for abuse claims

Haitian Catholics turn to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, their patroness, in a challenging time

Pope Leo to address National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at closing Mass in Philadelphia

World

Israel to allow Church leaders to celebrate Holy Week, Easter at holy sites, Latin patriarchate says

by Junno Arocho Esteves

An agreement has been reached after Israeli authorities initially barred Church leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday. 

Polish, Ukrainian cardinals call for reconciliation amid historical tensions between nations
Abuse victims reach $31.5 million joint settlement with Quebec Archdiocese, 2 institutions, insurer
Benedictines launch global jubilee initiative ahead of 1,500th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes
UK bishops ‘distressed’ after Northampton prelate charged with rape

Key church anniversary sparks reparation calls from English Catholics

World must come together to fight climate change, Pope Leo says

After Oct. 7 attack, Jewish man who chose forgiveness over revenge works for peace

Vatican

At Easter Mass, Pope Leo proclaims Resurrection conquers ‘the power of death’

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

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