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For Catholic basketball fans, an upcoming contest between Notre Dame and Villanova in the Eternal City might present something of a spiritual dilemma.

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Holy See’s Dicastery for Communication’s incoming prefect called her new role “a privilege and honor” and “a great adventure” just days before it was to …

Two weeks after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery for lung cancer, his doctor confirmed he can fly to South America according to the previously released schedule, with Uruguay, Argentina and Peru …

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Oct. 25, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! In today’s Gospel, the …

In a video message, the pope launched the opening of registrations for the 41st World Youth Day set to take place Aug. 3–8, 2027, in Seoul, South Korea.

Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and …

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Oct. 21 in St. Peter’s Square. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. IV. Constitution Gaudium …

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope that Ukraine and Russia will cooperate on humanitarian aid and evacuations for civilians in …

VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — One week after Pope Leo XIV first revealed to the world that he would be undergoing lung surgery, the pope returned to the window of …

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital Oct. 17 after doctors deemed him fit to return to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery.  …