OSV News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html The story of Jesus brings us together Catholic education leaders applaud proposed rules on tax credit AI and consciousness: Stranded in Eden, once more Choose life this October Tennessee Catholic bishops join call for clemency for inmate who survived execution attempt African bishops express solidarity with Zambia’s arrested Archbishop Banda, local Catholics amid unrest Lost homily by Blessed Sheen surfaces in NJ; themes in nearly 50-year-old sermon resonate today Greenland Catholics eye new security agreement with relief, concern and commitment to the Gospel, says priest Home Hundreds of children join Pope Leo XIV in praying the rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens Hegseth announces ‘Office of Religious Affairs’ in speech on Pentagon policy Bishop Barron meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, ordains 18 deacons in St. Peter’s Basilica ‘Too much at stake’: Church leaders plead for dialogue amid renewed unrest in Northern Ireland In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention is ‘for mental health ministry’ Pope Leo XIV tastes French students’ ‘St. Thérèse cake’ Pakistan bishop ‘inspired’ by Blessed Fulton Sheen crossed globe for beatification Assisi to mark 800 years since St. Francis’ death during yearlong jubilee celebration San Diego bishop proclaims that ‘faith must speak’ on behalf of immigrants, protect their dignity Mother: Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’ Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’ Catholic actor’s new sketch comedy series evangelizes through laughter Multistate lawsuit asks Supreme Court to hear challenge to abortion ‘shield laws’ Supreme Court temporarily permits third-country deportations as challenge proceeds Virginia bishop urges faithful to ‘pray, fast and vote no’ on abortion, same-sex marriage amendments New nuncio appeals for unity, cautions German bishops against diverging from Rome During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill The perseverance of Indiana’s St. Theodora Guérin, canonized 20 years ago Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given September 30, 2026 Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, pope says Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox, encouraging team to ‘foster friendship, solidarity’ Texas priest who has helped form 80,000 lay leaders in 50 years of ministry wins Lumen Christi Notre Dame rector files defamation suit against online posters of anonymous abuse allegations Universal health care a ‘moral imperative,’ Vatican’s top diplomat tells UN With 2027 event theme, March for Life aims ‘to make the case for the truth, for life’ Bishop: Blessed Fulton Sheen had a heart for world’s Eastern Catholic churches amid oppression Pope’s communications day theme targets pitfalls of the ‘attention economy’ Adore Him: He Is Here Heart of the Beast Pope Leo XIV says he’s not losing sleep over AI apocalypse fears Canadian bishops at plenary hear presentations about progress on creating a ‘listening’ Church Federal agency sues Ohio-based Catholic health system over alleged antisemitism Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations Notre Dame consecrated to the Sacred Heart for first time thanks to student-led initiative Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacy McElroy: Americans can no longer ‘pass on by’ ignoring how US is treating immigrants Bernadette Soubirous is a saint — but not because Mary appeared to her at Lourdes Wrapping up France visit, Pope Leo calls on Europe to choose reconciliation over division Polish priest wounded in stabbing returns to altar with message of forgiveness Evangelization Lab helps churches bring digital travelers to the Catholic faith