OSV News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy First-ever pilgrimage celebrates Pope Leo with Mass, visits to papal boyhood landmarks 3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguards Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82 ‘Peace be with you all’: Pope Leo’s first words were a roadmap for his first year Home As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds 12 quotes from Pope Leo’s first year as pope Ordinariate bishop for North America sees his pastoral care expanded to Australia Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Regina Caeli address given May 10, 2026 Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says Bank transformed into Virginia church now a ‘worthy space for worship, prayer, praise’ Bishop Varden on hope, AI, patience — and not weaponizing Christianity An important closing thought for the Easter season Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here’s what Catholic thinkers have to say ‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies Minnesota state senators recall Annunciation shooting as omnibus firearms bill passes California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US Washington Roundup: Louisiana asks court to stop abortion pill by mail; Trump pitches border policies ‘My soul magnifies the Lord!’: Pope Leo marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii As justices consider birthright citizenship, displaced mom says her US-born child ‘should belong’ Customer service story of ‘relatable’ Pope Leo XIV gone viral resonates with everyday people Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh Priests often serve as first responders for those struggling with mental health, experts say Young men are struggling to find purpose and vocation Here’s a preview of Pope Leo XIV’s historic one-day trip to Monaco Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo visits Monaco Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pope Leo XIV discuss Iran war at Vatican meeting 12 saints who were also mothers Pope may make 1-day visit to Monaco in March, Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour, trips to Spain, Monaco 6 ways Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco expressed her Catholic faith Pope Leo’s Monaco trip to be ‘laboratory of peace’ Pope in Monaco: Wealth of the Gospel, riches of the earth must be shared Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s homily during Mass at Louis II Stadium in Monaco ‘Proclaim the Gospel of life,’ Pope Leo says in first papal visit to Monaco in modern era From Formula 1 to dramatic conversion: Monaco’s new Catholics this Easter season tell their stories In photos: Pope Leo XIV makes a papal visit to Monaco UFOs, extraterrestrial life explored at Vatican parish event Visit of relics of 36 Cristero martyrs a call to live faith courageously, say LA Catholics Timeline: Highlights from Pope Leo XIV’s first year