OSV News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Previously unpublished homilies of Pope Benedict XVI released in English Sheen beatification tickets defray ‘substantial costs’ of inviting thousands, says bishop Pope Leo hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning authors at Vatican for discussion on power of written word Eucharist transforms believers into Christ’s body and counters division, pope says Steubenville Youth Conferences celebrate 50 years of helping teens encounter Christ Germany: Vatican denies request for lay homilies, sparks pushback by lay groups Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Sudanese priest who chose to remain with his people shot dead in broad daylight USCCB and pro-life leaders: Abortion pills remain key post-Dobbs challenge Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given June 24, 2026 New priests share journeys of discernment and discipleship that led to 2026 ordinations Extraordinary consistory signals pope’s push for more collaboration on global challenges Chicago Archdiocese countersuit against alleged abuse settlement fraud ring gets green light Pakistan Catholics counter persecution with hope, says bishops’ human rights director The fate of Haitian migrants lies with the Senate DOJ to join Dominicans’ suit on NY gender identity law for long-term care facilities Religious freedom ‘rooted in human dignity,’ says expert ahead of US bishops’ observance French bishops launch prayer novena ahead of key ‘assisted-dying’ vote OSV News wins 13 Catholic Media Awards, sweeps one-shot national newswriting category Cardinal Gibbons: Effective advocate for American Catholicism’s Americanization Despite land transfer, Apache Stronghold continues effort to protect sacred Arizona site Religious, civic leaders join Pope Leo for Liberty Medal award ceremony Vance’s new book ‘Communion’ details his religious and political conversions Home Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID bill Pope Leo venerates heart of Mother Cabrini, calls for more missionaries like her Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given June 21, 2026 Pope Leo prays at St. Augustine’s tomb in Pavia, calling all to be signs of Jesus’ love Pope Leo XIV tells American teens true joy isn’t found in ‘endless scrolling’ on social media New Mexico diocese fights to save Mount Cristo Rey from ‘desecration’ for border wall Catholic leaders hope end to Iran war is near after Trump, Iran reach agreement Washington Roundup: US-Iran MOU begins; SCOTUS takes up ICE bond hearings; FDA abortion suit filing World’s conflicts are ‘fed’ more readily than people, Pope Leo XIV says Cardinal Pizzaballa prays in the cave where Jesus stopped with his mother OSV News’ Gretchen Crowe named OSV publisher, will continue as editor-in-chief The human error As fuel shortages deepen Cuba’s humanitarian crisis, nuns struggle to sustain ministries Tickets for Sheen beatification available week of June 22 Archbishop John Hughes: A new breed of bishop for the 19th century Chicago Catholic’s longtime photo editor wins CMA’s St. Francis de Sales Award Juneteenth ‘calls us forward,’ while urging repentance for sin of racism, say bishops Communion, presence and listening mark Pope Leo’s communications style, say experts Panel: Juneteenth, nation’s 250th anniversary shines light on work that remains to address racism in US New Orleans Sacred Heart consecration a path to healing, hope Pope Leo XIV brings dad joke energy to the papacy Pope Leo XIV’s common ministry with Mother Cabrini: a heart for migrants and refugees Meet the first American bishop COMECE president says new EU migrant regulations raise ethical concerns Mother Cabrini: First U.S. citizen canonized a saint dedicated life to New York’s Italian immigrants Pew: Most US Catholics view pope favorably, say Trump has been too critical of him