OSV News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Born without arms, this pilot soars on wings of faith 2 Vatican dicasteries jointly release document on ‘integral ecology’ in family life SBA commits to $160 million in midterm and 2028 elections spending amid growing challenges USCIRF hearing: Children ‘bear the brunt’ of international religious freedom violations Pope Leo’s prayer intention for May: ‘That everyone might have food’ Pope Leo condemns violence after bomb attack in Colombia Suspect arrested for assault against French nun in Jerusalem Trump DOJ accuses Biden administration of anti-Christian bias in new report The Sheep Detectives Maryland top court says names in Archdiocese of Baltimore abuse inquiry can’t be released Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump effort to end temporary protections for Haitians, Syrians These 4 asteroids just got named for Pope Leo XIII, Vatican astronomers Supreme Court rules New Jersey pregnancy centers can challenge state probe in federal court ‘Pope Leo XIV: The Biography’: A Vatican insider tells the pope’s tale, from southside Chicago to Rome Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given April 29, 2026 Benedictine abbot warns of Holy Land becoming ‘Christian Disneyland’ Madre Peregrina statue on US tour brings message of hope, peace and joy, bishop says US, Japanese bishops warn 9 nuclear powers are killing non-proliferation treaty King Charles invokes faith, ‘shared values’ as he calls for peace in address to Congress After Easter surge in confirmations, college students look forward in faith Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of Rice Bowl, dies at 95 after a life ‘poured out in service’ Virginians march against extreme abortion amendment ‘seeking to devour life’ Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027 Church advocates for disappeared priest who became a symbol of South Sudan’s struggle Pope Leo to new priests: Keep Church door open, don’t be an obstacle to seekers Catholic maritime ministries urge prayer for seafarers trapped amid Hormuz blockade Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s homily for Good Shepherd Sunday 2026 Analysis: Will President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV have electoral implications? Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood causes, including Dutch nun who served in Missouri Anglicans, Catholics must work to overcome differences, pope tells archbishop of Canterbury Pope Leo’s October meeting on marriage, family gains urgency amid declining birth rates in West US bishops call for prayer after gunman attacks White House press dinner with Trump Pope Leo encourages death penalty abolitionists as Trump DOJ brings back firing squad, electric chair Washington Roundup: Senate passes ICE plan; Trump in no ‘rush’ on Iran; SNAP chicken bill; and more Pew: In US and other countries, Catholicism loses more members than it gains Canadian cardinal urges vote to stop expansion of assisted suicide to those with mental illness With outcries against corruption throughout Africa, pope softens speech in Equatorial Guinea Vatican pro-prefect at Catholic University: Liturgical prayer is indispensable to evangelization Disability ministry in the Church is making strides, but needs more widespread adoption by parishes Fernando Mendoza, No. 1 draft pick, chooses family over spotlight on night he’s selected by Raiders ‘We have to make sure the pope’s words do not get wasted,’ says Cameroon archbishop What the Easter Scriptures teach us about how to live as family New national garden promises healing for abuse survivors and all Catholics Retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell, Hartford’s fourth shepherd, dies at age 88 Virginia’s ‘Royal’ Catholics welcome King Charles III in celebrating America’s 250th Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican Pope Leo donates $100K to CRS clean water project in El Salvador Diocese ‘hires’ AI fundraising staffer in pilot program. Meet ‘Maria’ Home