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One of the most beautiful homilies of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate to date was delivered May 8, 2026, the first anniversary of his election.

(OSV News) — The 44th annual traditional pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres will bring together some 20,000 pilgrims over the Pentecost weekend May 23-25 for a 60-mile walk centered on the …

Christ is present in the liturgy — in the word that is proclaimed, in the sacraments, in the ministers, in the community and most of all in the Eucharist, Pope …

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Holding placards calling for “justice,” “trust” and “peace,” religious leaders led hundreds of peace activists, Jews, Muslims, Christians and Druze in a march in Jerusalem May 18, …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a new Amnesty International report said. The May 17 …

The Bolivian bishops’ conference called for talks “to avoid that tensions continue rising,” as protesters demand the president’s ouster and blockades have caused shortages and been blamed for the deaths …

WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Before he started his general audience, Pope Leo XIV stepped out of his popemobile on May 13 and walked over to pray beside a plaque marking …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the anniversary of the attempted assassination of St. John Paul II and the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Leo XIV said Mary is …

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on May 12 reiterated its recommendation that President Donald Trump “swiftly” make a nomination to fill a key ambassador position to promote and …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump  said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic …