Violence

A large majority of Americans said political violence is a big problem, but sharp partisan differences persist on who they see as responsible, a new survey found.

The suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted wound, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on X.

A USCCB mental health initiative, St. Thérèse of Lisieux relics, a St. Maximilian Kolbe film, OSV News interviews with cardinals and more among this week’s coverage.

Vigilance, honesty, emotional intelligence and faith all play critical roles in healing from the long-term trauma of violent attacks, two Catholic psychologists told OSV News.

The pope led a prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica Sept. 15 as part of the Jubilee of Consolation.

Religious freedom violations are an early warning sign of where mass atrocities could occur around the globe, a new report said.

From crisis response canines to parish mental health ministries, the faithful are seeking ways to bring mental health support to Minneapolis Catholic school shooting survivors.

Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski were confirmed as victims of the Aug. 27 Minneapolis Catholic school shooting.

President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska Aug. 15, as Trump seeks to end that nation’s war in Ukraine. 

(OSV News) — A Mexican priest remains in serious condition after being shot four times while traveling to minister to a sick person — an attack reinforcing Mexico’s reputation as one …