OSV News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html AI models overlook religion, but also favor some faiths — including Catholicism ‘Be artisans of true peace,’ Pope Leo XIV tells Hebrew University of Jerusalem board In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023 Home Pope Leo XIV meets Peru’s president, discusses possible November visit Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ Religious freedom ‘rooted in human dignity,’ says expert ahead of US bishops’ observance Finding ‘heaven in your home’: Trinity community groups build faith and family Fashion interest in nuns’ habits opens door to Broadway for theater professor As DeWine announces death penalty opposition, Catholic advocates urge further action ‘Faith in action’: Over 5,000 volunteers in San Diego pack 2 million meals for those in need Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action The friendship crisis beneath the loneliness epidemic Pope says Church ‘must move forward’ if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations Catholic expert commends Anthropic for global call to slow down AI, check values Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel Cardinal Camillo Ruini, influential voice of the Italian Church, dies at 95 Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given June 17, 2026 US military archbishop mourns victims of B-52 plane crash National Eucharistic Pilgrimage includes boardwalk evangelization along Atlantic shore Chicago Catholics in sorrow and shock over cross-burning at popular park Homeboy Industries, Georgetown public policy school team up for $100 million fund drive Papal Spain trip: 2.5 million participants, revenue over $174 million, spiritual boost priceless OSV News’ Gretchen Crowe named OSV publisher, will continue as editor-in-chief The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II Mother Tallon’s care for under-catechized and lapsed Catholics persists in religious community Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood cause of Mother Mary Teresa Tallon Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain ‘Communion’: JD Vance’s spiritual memoir released as 2028 race heats up With focus on Sacred Heart, bishops make moves to strengthen Church’s mission at spring assembly Deacons say encouragement from family, clergy plays decisive role in answering vocational call Illinois diocese, pregnancy center appeal for right to hire in line with pro-life beliefs World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico Pope Leo XIV approves new statutes for child protection commission Catholic, Orthodox leaders condemn Russian attack on Kyiv cathedral Jérôme Lejeune’s legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist At Tenerife, Pope Leo urges traffickers to stop and repent, or face divine justice The heart of the matter US bishops approve updates to landmark child protection policies Washington Roundup: Trump seeks off-ramp for Iran war; pro-lifers seek Planned Parenthood defund Papal plane remains in Spain: Pope Leo’s return flight to Rome delayed by mechanical problems Religious liberty ‘the cornerstone of any just society,’ Pope Leo says in message to Becket gala Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person ‘at the heart’ of governance Kids that stole the show in Spain: a curious boy, a blind guide and a girl with a rosary Trump calls consecration of US ‘poignant reminder’ nation is guided by ‘loving hand of God’ Bishops’ spring public meeting culminates with charter vote, consecration to Sacred Heart Child protection charter an ‘ongoing project’ committed to justice, say USCCB leaders Pope Leo: Whoever immerses in the Sacred Heart no longer lives for themselves US bishops urge action as housing crunch turns to crisis for families across the country