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Vatican diplomat warns UN of arms race in space, calls for ban on all space weapons

by Gina Christian 9:39 AM October 23, 2026

(OSV News) — As space-based technologies and exploration expand, the Vatican’s top diplomat is warning against the militarization of outer space — and the lack of a sufficiently …

Vatican diplomat warns UN of arms race in space, calls for ban on all space weapons

9:39 AM October 23, 2026

Alberta rejects separation in referendum, but ‘road to healing will be a long one’

7:25 PM October 22, 2026

Archbishop Coakley: Botched execution, proposed livestream reveal ‘inhumanity’ of death penalty

5:57 PM October 22, 2026

Most Catholic health institutions in Illinois temporarily protected from assisted suicide law

4:50 PM October 22, 2026

Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’

2:44 PM October 22, 2026

U.S. Church

Haitian Catholics in Philly mark 50 years of faith, despite immigration crackdown

by Gina Christian 6:15 PM October 21, 2026

During the Mass, an image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, named patroness of Haiti by Pope Pius XII in 1942, was displayed before the altar.

Notre Dame welcomes Banana Ball — and a story of perseverance

12:55 PM October 22, 2026

Haitian Catholics in Philly mark 50 years of faith, despite immigration crackdown

6:15 PM October 21, 2026

Archbishop ‘grateful, honored’ Indianapolis chosen to host 2029 National Eucharistic Congress

5:02 PM October 21, 2026

AI, migration and Church renewal on bishops’ fall meeting agenda

3:58 PM October 20, 2026

Denver archbishop asks prominent exorcist to step out of media spotlight for 1 year

8:47 PM October 19, 2026

World

Pope invites youth to bring wounds, dreams to Seoul as WYD registration opens

by Junno Arocho Esteves 11:00 AM October 22, 2026

In a video message, the pope launched the opening of registrations for the 41st World Youth Day set to take place Aug. 3–8, 2027, in Seoul, South Korea.